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Moravian University

Moravian University

Bethlehem, PA · City · 1,949 students
4
Year
Private Non-profit
City
Small (<3k)
Accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
About

As the nation’s sixth-oldest college, Moravian University in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, is highly regarded for its rich heritage and top-tier programs in nursing, health sciences, and education. The university boasts a tight-knit, collaborative campus culture where students enjoy personalized mentorship, vibrant Division III athletics, and a strong emphasis on community service. What truly sets Moravian apart is its status as an Apple Distinguished School—equipping all incoming students with a MacBook Pro and iPad—coupled with its picturesque campus situated in a historic, walkable downtown that seamlessly connects students to internships and local culture.


Wikipedia:Moravian University is a private university in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, United States. The institution traces its history to girls' and boys' schools opened in 1742 by Moravians, descendants of followers of the Bohemian Reformation under John Amos Comenius.

Location
Bethlehem, PA, 18018-6650 · City campus
Nearest airport from college
ABE · Lehigh Valley
3 mi away
Cost
Cost of attendance
$65,601
Avg net price
$30,670
Room & board
$17,222
Tuition
$53,500
Books & supplies
$1,200/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$24,609
$30–48k
$28,271
$48–75k
$26,390
$75–110k
$30,595
$110k+
$34,834
Admissions
Admit rate
54%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
1183
Reading 540655
Math 530630
SAT range (25th–75th percentile)
40080012001600

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Essay Requirements

Moravian University accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
71%
4-yr on-time completion
67%
1st-yr retention
79%
Transfer-out rate
22%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
68%
Transferred
23%
Still enrolled
0%
Dropped out / unknown
9%
Median earnings (6yr)
$53,471
Median earnings (10yr)
$61,860
Median debt
$26,793
Monthly loan payment
$284
Debt range (25th–75th)
$9,750$27,000
Debt (90th percentile)
$32,000
Student Body
Men 39%Women 61%
10
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
32%
First-generation
29%
Median family income
$71,944
Independent students
9%
Avg age at entry
20.0
Part-time students
5%
Race & ethnicity
White
65%
Hispanic
18%
Black
6%
Asian
3%
Two or more
3%
Non-resident
1%
Unknown
5%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$53,471
10 years after entry
$61,860
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing117
Business Administration, Management and Operations56
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General47
Psychology, General44
English Language and Literature, General25
Biology, General24
Accounting and Related Services22
Economics19
Sociology19
Music17
Computer Science15
Political Science and Government13
Fine and Studio Arts13
Special Education and Teaching12
History12
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology11
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Institutional
Endowment
$167M
Classification
Master's (Small)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions
Full-time faculty
100%
Avg faculty salary
$8,295/mo
Instructional spend/student
$14,586
Federal loan rate
75%

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