Muhlenberg College

Muhlenberg is known is known for its nurturing and supportive culture which includes students, professors, administrators and staff.  Everyone helps one another, students, support each other, tutor each other, Professors doors are always open.  They become friends, mentors. role models and sometimes host parties in their own homes.  

At Muhlenberg everyone is accepted.  There is significant religious diversity and a sensitivity to gay and lesbian issues.  There is not significant ethnic diversity although there is a deeply embedded culture of respect and acceptance.

The school embraces the pre professional with strong pre-med and pre-law programs.  Education, political science and theater also get rave reviews.  Auditions are held for performances but not required for majorsBecause of the school’s small size, classes tend to be small and discussion based and there’s a lot of opportunity for research. 35% of the students double major and 30% graduate with a major and minor.

In line with the strong supportive environment, the school provides extensive services and guidance regarding life after college.  For example, there is a non-credit Dine for Success class advising students how to handle themselves in social settings through the job search process.  The school also provides mock interviews, classes on resume development and one-on-one reviews of the resume.  Over winter break, there are workshops on what to expect in a job Interview, how to network, and how to review a lease for a rental apartment.