top of page

Muhlenberg College

  • Writer: Julie Simons
    Julie Simons
  • Aug 2, 2016
  • 2 min read

College trip #2, school #3: Muhlenberg College. Less than an hour away from Philadelphia, tucked away in the Lehigh Valley, Muhlenberg is a small liberal arts college of 2200 - with a real emphasis on the arts part of things. I had heard about the arts at Muhlenberg, and I was not disappointed. While some schools talk about the arts, Muhlenberg lives - and performs - them. Even over the summer, Muhlenberg mounts three musical theater productions. This summer's shows were Gypsy, In the Heights (which I was lucky enough to get to see!), and Growl (a children's show). And all this from a college that is not a conservatory - but that offers a lot of conservatory-like programs as part of a true liberal arts education. If you want to study the arts but earn a BA (not a BFA), if you want a small but diverse community, or if you are looking for a blend of quirky and traditional with easy access to Philadelphia and NYC, look at Muhlenberg. And when you go look, remember these things:


1. Muhlenberg is good eating! It's ranked one of the top schools in the country for food.

2. Muhlenberg is test optional - though you must submit test scores if you want to be considered for merit aid.

3. Muhlenberg offers merit aid - including arts scholarships.

4. Muhlenberg has dual degree programs with graduate schools where students can earn advanced degrees in physical therapy, medicine, and dentistry.

5. Muhlenberg has red doors :) Now a secular school, Muhlenberg was founded by Lutherans and red doors signify "welcome" in Lutheran tradition. It's a visual that sums up the school and community everywhere you go on campus (even the Hillel House has a red door!) and reminds you constantly that Muhlenberg wants you to be there.




 
 
 

Comments


Commenting on this post isn't available anymore. Contact the site owner for more info.
bottom of page