Muhlenberg Earns Four Star Ranking by Money.com
The new, data-backed rating is the third high-profile return on investment accolade for Muhlenberg in as many months.By: Carey Manzolillo Monday, July 14, 2025 09:00 AM
Founded in 1848, Muhlenberg College is located in the city of Allentown, Pa.Muhlenberg College has earned a four star rating and placement on Money.com’s 2025 Best Colleges in America list, which showcases top value colleges based on graduation rates, cost of attendance, financial aid, alumni salaries and more.
The new Money rating comes on the heels of Muhlenberg’s high return on investment ranking by the Georgetown University Center on Education and a Best Value College accolade by Princeton Review.
According to Money, 30% of the Best Colleges in America score is based on quality of education, which delves into graduation rates, student qualifications (entering SAT scores and GPA), student-to-faculty ratios, and college financial health. Affordability, comprising 40% of the score, weighs each college’s net price and graduate debt. Outcomes — another 30% of the overall score was calculated by measuring earnings 10 years after college entry, as well as college scorecard employment outcomes, and the economic mobility of students from low- and moderate-income backgrounds.
Muhlenberg's high return on investment ratings underscore the rewards of the college’s challenging liberal arts curriculum and immersive, experiential learning. Beginning in their first semester, Muhlenberg students collaborate with career coaches to create a Muhlenberg Action Plan (MAP) — a dynamic roadmap that helps them identify strengths, explore interests, and understand how their liberal arts education connects to career success. One-on-one career coaching continues throughout a student’s time at Muhlenberg and even after graduation, ensuring ongoing guidance. Experiential learning opportunities supported by a thriving alumni network, and throughout diverse industries, help students to build connections, deepen industry knowledge, and gain competitive skills.
