C+
Above Average
Score: 59/100
Overall (traditional)
B+
Outcome Rating
74/100 · earnings-weighted

Moravian University

4-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 Bethlehem, Pennsylvania 18018
Moravian University campus, Bethlehem, PA
Moravian University campus, Bethlehem, PA. Photo: Photo by and (c)2008 Derek Ramsey (Ram-Man), GFDL 1.2 via Wikimedia Commons.
Outcomes
B+
80/100
Affordability
F
14/100
Resources
B
70/100
Experience
B+
81/100
Prestige
C+
52/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

2,658
Total Enrollment
71%
Graduation Rate
81%
Retention Rate
10.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
54%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Moravian University, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$61,860
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$53,471
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$26,793
Median debt at graduation
71.7%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
1,183
Average SAT
31.9%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 43% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 73rd percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (PA wage index 0.97). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Moravian University

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$82,585$88,293-1%#419 of 966#420$25,690
Accounting and Related Services$51,980$76,422+0%#324 of 796#334$25,000
Economics$53,999$74,527-10%#231 of 368#212$26,848
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences$35,991$64,503+5%#56 of 156#47$27,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations$41,179$63,844-6%#637 of 1176#639$27,000
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities—$63,342+19%#59 of 476#51—
Sociology$26,583$62,315+18%#59 of 462#36$27,000
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods—$56,484+19%#65 of 680#52$27,000
Psychology$33,399$55,931+10%#213 of 1027#165$26,000
Fine and Studio Arts$26,472$54,090+31%#25 of 423#17$27,000
Computer Science$52,133—————
English Language and Literature$27,135$50,397+4%#234 of 576#192$27,000
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas$46,600————$27,000
Music—$41,962-2%#157 of 268#149—
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies$37,824————$27,000
Public Health$30,566————$27,000

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

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  • Avg home value near campus: $303,049
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,834/mo — vs ~$961/mo campus room rate
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 18101 (6.0% cap, Allentown)

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🏆 Where Moravian University Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

#17
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other
of 39 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $50,069 $50,069
Room $8,650
Board $6,701
Total Cost (On-Campus) $71,021 $71,021

Financial Aid

100%
Receive Any Aid
35%
Receive Pell Grants
80%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 70 grads/yr Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 52 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 49 grads/yr Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other 44 grads/yr Psychology, General 43 grads/yr Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other 33 grads/yr Biology/Biological Sciences, General 30 grads/yr Occupational Therapy/Therapist 28 grads/yr Curriculum and Instruction 26 grads/yr Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist 24 grads/yr Art/Art Studies, General 20 grads/yr Child Development 20 grads/yr Education, General 19 grads/yr Sociology, General 19 grads/yr English Language and Literature, General 17 grads/yr Theology and Religious Vocations, Other 17 grads/yr Physical Therapy/Therapist 17 grads/yr Special Education and Teaching, General 17 grads/yr Mental Health Counseling/Counselor 16 grads/yr Computer Science 15 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Moravian University's top programs commonly pursue.

Registered nurses
$94k/yr 3,391,000 jobs
Nursing instructors and teachers, postsecondary
$80k/yr 91,600 jobs
Chief executives
$206k/yr 309,400 jobs
Compensation and benefits managers
$140k/yr 20,900 jobs
Human resources managers
$140k/yr 221,900 jobs
Sales managers
$138k/yr 619,500 jobs
Managers, all other
$137k/yr 1,333,700 jobs
Training and development managers
$127k/yr 46,400 jobs

Student Demographics

2,658
Total Students
65%
Women
90%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 65%
Hispanic 15%
Black 5%
Asian 2%
Two or More 2%
Non-Resident 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 62%
Hybrid (Some Online) 26%
Fully Online 12%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 90%
25-64 (Adult) 8%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Moravian University?
Moravian University has an acceptance rate of 54%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend Moravian University?
Tuition at Moravian University is $50,069 for in-state students and $50,069 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at Moravian University?
The graduation rate at Moravian University is 71%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.
Is Moravian University a good school?
Moravian University has a Repit College Score of 59/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (B+): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (B+): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (C+): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Moravian University?
Moravian University has a total enrollment of 2,658 students. Most students (90%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology