Muhlenberg College is a small private liberal arts college in Allentown, Pennsylvania, about 90 minutes from both New York and Philadelphia. It's known for theatre and dance, pre-medical preparation, business, neuroscience and media studies. Almost everyone lives on campus, and classes are small.
Allentown, Pennsylvania, United States
Official website: muhlenberg.edu
1848 in Allentown
One of the top undergraduate theatre programmes in the US
Around 1,800 students
$58,000 – $64,000
International students, before financial aid
$15,000 – $18,000
Rent, food and local transport
Approximate figures for 2026-27, please verify. Fees change every year and vary by course, so check the latest amount on muhlenberg.edu before you apply.
BA Theatre
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.0, TOEFL: 90
BS Neuroscience
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.0, TOEFL: 90
BA Business
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.0, TOEFL: 90
BA Media and Communication
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.0, TOEFL: 90
Theatre and dance with many productions a year.
Strong record of students entering medical school.
A leafy residential campus.
Graduates go on to medical, law and graduate school.
Theatre alumni work on stage and in media.
Business graduates join firms in New York and Philadelphia.
Undergrad
15 Jan 2027
Postgrad
No PG intake
The campus is in Allentown's west end, with residence halls and a theatre complex.
Allentown is a mid-sized city with low rent. New York and Philadelphia are each about 90 minutes away.
Form I-20 issued by Muhlenberg College
Proof of funds for one academic year
SEVIS I-901 fee payment receipt
Completed DS-160 online application
US embassy or consulate interview
Passport valid six months beyond stay
Muhlenberg's Early Decision deadline is 15 November 2026 and Regular Decision is 15 January 2027.
New students start in the fall.
It's the F-1 student visa. Get your I-20 from Muhlenberg College first (they need your deposit and bank documents), then pay the SEVIS fee, complete the DS-160 and attend the visa interview. Book the interview early in peak season.
Theatre, neuroscience, business and media and communication are popular. Entry is selective, based on grades and essays, with IELTS 7.0.
Muhlenberg offers merit scholarships and limited need-based aid to international students.
