Study at Muhlenberg CollegeMuhlenberg College, also referred to as 'Berg, is located in Allentown, Pennsylvania, United States. It was founded in 1848 by Reverend Samuel K. Brobst as the Allentown Seminary. The college adopted its present name in 1867. It was named after Henry Melchior Muhlenberg. Muhlenberg College enrolls more than 2, 000 students annually. The campus encompasses over 80 acres in Allentown. The college offers an array of degrees and certificate programs and is organized into various academic departments. 'Berg is a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division III. They participate in the Eastern College Athletic Conference and also in the Centennial Conference. The sports teams are nicknamed The Mules and they compete in golf, track and field, basketball, football, tennis, softball, cross country, lacrosse, volleyball, field hockey, wrestling, and soccer. Profile of Muhlenberg College The main campus of Muhlenberg College is in Allentown, PA (a medium-sized city). The school is a Evangelical Lutheran Church institution. Muhlenberg College is a private, not-for-profit school. The school offers degrees up to the Bachelor's degree. Course Topics Muhlenberg College offers a wide array of programs of study, compared to other schools of its size. The school students most commonly major in a field related to science, music, mathematics, media, art studies, and drama and performing arts. Muhlenberg College Selectivity Muhlenberg College does not accept everyone who applies. In 2007, 37% of people who applied to the school were accepted. In 2007, SAT verbal scores of half of students were 550 to 650. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2007 had SAT math scores of 560 or more. Faculty The school's faculty/student ratio compares favorably with most colleges. Muhlenberg College offers tenure to reward and retain some professors. Salaries for full-time faculty at the school are higher than most, allowing the school to afford quality teaching. Student Enrolment In 2007, Muhlenberg College had 2, 457 enrolled students. Student Life Many students at the school live in campus housing. Muhlenberg College makes available a lot of student housing. Student athletes at the school belong to the Centennial Conference for major sports. Muhlenberg College Programs and Degrees
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