Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)
Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees
For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Muhlenberg College is $60,240. The 2024 undergraduate tuition has been risen by 3.85% compared to the previous year. Its undergraduate tuition & fees is higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $44,795.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees is $62,561 , a 3.9% increase compared to 2024's rate.
| Year | Tuition & Fees | On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-2023 | $58,005 | $15,290 |
| 2023-2024 | $60,240 | $16,105 |
| Change % 2023-2024 | 3.85% | 5.33% |
| 2024-2025 | $62,561 | $16,963 |
Graduate Program Tuition & Fees
For graduate programs, 2024 tuition & fees is $16,480. The graduate tuition is same as the last year. Its graduate tuition & fees is lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $22,916.
The estimated graduate school tuition & fees is $14,145 for the academic year 2024-2025 , a 14.2% decrease compared to 2024's rate.
| Year | Tuition & Fees | On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-2023 | $19,200 | $15,290 |
| 2023-2024 | $16,480 | $16,105 |
| Change % 2023-2024 | -14.17% | 5.33% |
| 2024-2025 | $14,145 | $16,963 |
Cost Per Credit Hour
The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at Muhlenberg. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $1,750.
| Year | Cost Per Credit Hour | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 2022-2023 | $1,685 |
| 2023-2024 | $1,750 | |
| 2024-2025 | $1,818 |
Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies
The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $16,105 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 5.33% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs increased by 5.62% compared to the previous year.
The Muhlenberg's 2024 on-campus COA is $77,845 and off-campus COA is $77,890.
| On-Campus | Off Campus | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | $60,240 | |
| Room & Board | $13,955 | $14,000 |
| Personal Expenses | $2,150 | $2,150 |
| Books & Supplies | $1,500 | |
| Cost of Attendance | $77,845 | $77,890 |
Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Dta System)
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
Muhlenberg Tuition Charts
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4-Years Costs of Attendance
How Much is the tuition for 4 years at Muhlenberg?
For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at Muhlenberg is $255,394.
The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.
| Admission Year | Freshmen | Sophomore | Junior | Senior | 4 Years Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class of 2028 | Fall 2024 | $61,650 | $63,093 | $64,570 | $66,081 | $255,394 |
| Class of 2029 | Fall 2025 | $63,093 | $64,570 | $66,081 | $67,628 | $261,372 |
| Class of 2030 | Fall 2026 | $64,570 | $66,081 | $67,628 | $69,211 | $267,490 |
| Class of 2031 | Fall 2027 | $66,081 | $67,628 | $69,211 | $70,831 | $273,750 |
| Class of 2032 | Fall 2028 | $67,628 | $69,211 | $70,831 | $72,489 | $280,158 |
COA including Books, Living Costs and Personal Expenses
The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.
For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $336,128.
| Admission Year | Freshmen | Sophomore | Junior | Senior | 4 Years Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class of 2028 | Fall 2024 | $80,229 | $82,701 | $85,267 | $87,931 | $336,128 |
| Class of 2029 | Fall 2025 | $82,701 | $85,267 | $87,931 | $90,697 | $346,597 |
| Class of 2030 | Fall 2026 | $85,267 | $87,931 | $90,697 | $93,570 | $357,466 |
| Class of 2031 | Fall 2027 | $87,931 | $90,697 | $93,570 | $96,555 | $368,753 |
| Class of 2032 | Fall 2028 | $90,697 | $93,570 | $96,555 | $99,656 | $380,478 |
Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid
Last year, 91% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.
After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $197,064.
| Admission Year | Freshmen | Sophomore | Junior | Senior | 4 Years Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class of 2028 | Fall 2024 | $45,463 | $47,935 | $50,501 | $53,165 | $197,064 |
| Class of 2029 | Fall 2025 | $47,935 | $50,501 | $53,165 | $55,931 | $207,533 |
| Class of 2030 | Fall 2026 | $50,501 | $53,165 | $55,931 | $58,804 | $218,402 |
| Class of 2031 | Fall 2027 | $53,165 | $55,931 | $58,804 | $61,789 | $229,689 |
| Class of 2032 | Fall 2028 | $55,931 | $58,804 | $61,789 | $64,890 | $241,414 |
Compare Tuition with Similar Colleges
The following table compares tuition & fees between Muhlenberg College and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on academic factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Muhlenberg College | $60,240 | |
| University of Pennsylvania | $66,104 | |
| Drexel University | $60,663 | |
| Carnegie Mellon University | $63,829 | |
| Villanova University | $64,701 | |
| Thomas Jefferson University | $45,683 | |
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Muhlenberg College 2024 Costs of Attendance
| Tuition & Fees | Book & Supplies | Living Costs | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | $60,240 | $1,500 | $16,105 |
| Graduate | $16,480 | $1,500 | $16,105 |