Muhlenberg College Sets Record For Admission Applications
For the first time in its history, Muhlenberg College received more than 4,000 applications. The College set a record with 4,112 applications for the Class of 2007, its seventh record in the past eight years. This year’s applicant pool is up seven percent from last year’s final tally of 3,822 applications.Monday, May 12, 2003 00:12 PM
For the first time in its history, Muhlenberg College received more than 4,000 applications. The College set a record with 4,112 applications for the Class of 2007, its seventh record in the past eight years. This year’s applicant pool is up seven percent from last year’s final tally of 3,822 applications.
Muhlenberg also received 442 early decision applications. The final early decision mark is slightly lower than last year’s total, but comes on the heels of nine straight records for early decision applications. Muhlenberg should solidify its position among "highly selective" colleges, as it will enjoy an acceptance rate under 45 percent for the fourth consecutive year.
The quality of the incoming class continues to rise. The all-inclusive combined SAT profile topped 1200 for the second straight year, and 39% of the incoming class comes from the top tenth of the high school class (up from 38% a year ago).
"We have an extremely strong applicant pool and all indications are that we will have an exceptional freshman class this fall," said Dean of Admission and Financial Aid Christopher Hooker-Haring. "While there is economic uncertainty out there, we have been able to attract a group of quality students who bring energy, leadership, and a wide range of extracurricular accomplishments to our community.”
The Class of 2007 is projected to be on target, with 575 first year students expected to be on campus this fall.
Over the past several years, Muhlenberg’s momentum on the admissions front has been fueled by a campus climate and environment that emphasizes excellent teaching, academic rigor, and a strong sense of community.
The College broke ground April 11 for a new Life Sports Center, which includes a new health and counseling center, as well as coaches’ offices, locker rooms, a fitness center and weight training facilities. Major renovations to the science facilities are also being planned. In the past five years, the College has constructed the Trexler Pavilion for Theatre and Dance; a new outdoor athletic complex including a soccer stadium, a new all-weather track, and Scotty Wood Stadium and Frank Marino Field; two spectacular new residence halls; and Moyer Hall, a state-of-the-art academic center.
