Moravian University
Bethlehem, PA
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,871
Graduate Enrollment: 632
Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
Moravian Church
Campus Details
Small City (<100k)
Four-year, small, highly residential
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full-time, inclusive, lower transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 78.09%
Male/Female: 41% / 59% (2017)
First generation college students: 29.2% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 2.6% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 2.0% (2003)
Test scores for admission: Recommended
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 70.8% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 57.2% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 46.9% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 36.9% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 71.5%
Black: 3.6%
Hispanic: 13.4%
Asian: 2.7%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.3%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.2%
2+ races: 1.8%
Non-resident alien: 1.8%
Unknown race: 4.8%
Black: 3.6%
Hispanic: 13.4%
Asian: 2.7%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.3%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.2%
2+ races: 1.8%
Non-resident alien: 1.8%
Unknown race: 4.8%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $61,984
In-State tuition: $48,730Out-of-State tuition: $48,730
Estimated books and supplies: $1,200 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $14,471 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $2,230 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $7,250 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $2,230 (2022)
Average Family Income: $89,394 (2017)
Median Family Income: $71,945 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 25.3%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 69.8%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $26,793 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $284 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $27,806 |
| $30k-48k | $28,994 |
| $48k-75k | $28,579 |
| $75k-110k | $30,657 |
| $110k+ | $33,746 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 65%6-year graduation rate: 68%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 97.3% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $26,793 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $7,500 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $21,500 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $25,000 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 81.5% (2015) |
| @3 year | 84.7% (2017) |
| @5 year | 89.7% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 65.3% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 65.6% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $46,762 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $55,138 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | 10 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Theology and Religious Vocations, Other. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 14 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Human Resources Management and Services. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | International Business. | 1 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 14 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Physics. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 28 | $27,000 | $276 | $35,970 ($2,998) | $41,144 ($3,429) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Economics. | 38 | $26,848 | $285 | $47,888 ($3,991) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 12 | $26,000 | $276 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Sociology. | 44 | $27,000 | $286 | $31,659 ($2,638) | $41,862 ($3,489) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 20 | $27,000 | $286 | $30,829 ($2,569) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Music. | 14 | $16,623 ($1,385) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | 38 | $27,000 | $286 | ||
| Master's Degree | Health and Medical Administrative Services. | 9 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Health and Medical Administrative Services. | 1 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | 13 | $466 | $45,365 ($3,780) | ||
| Master's Degree | Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Public Health. | 13 | $27,000 | $286 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 108 | $27,000 | $272 | $70,782 ($5,899) | $73,587 ($6,132) |
| Master's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 25 | $106,256 ($8,855) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 75 | $27,000 | $286 | $38,274 ($3,190) | $56,806 ($4,734) |
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 22 | $75,767 ($6,314) | |||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 29 | $27,000 | $265 | $47,768 ($3,981) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer Science. | 16 | $53,660 ($4,472) | |||
| Master's Degree | Education, General. | 2 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Curriculum and Instruction. | 15 | $56,065 ($4,672) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 26 | $27,000 | $286 | $24,539 ($2,045) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 9 | $26,000 | $276 | $65,398 ($5,450) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Neurobiology and Neurosciences. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biological and Physical Sciences. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | 19 | $27,000 | $286 | $39,319 ($3,277) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Philosophy. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Religion/Religious Studies. | 2 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Theological and Ministerial Studies. | 8 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries. | 1 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $72,198Full time faculty: 100%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 11.0
School's endowment start of year: $114,415,453 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $146,329,266 (2022)