Overview:

Founded:

1742

Location:

Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

Type:

Private, coeducational liberal arts university

Enrollment:

Approximately 2,000 undergraduate and graduate students

• Notable Achievements:

  • Ranked among the top 100 liberal arts colleges in the nation by U.S. News & World Report
  • Recognized for its commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship
  • Recipient of the President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll with Distinction

Student Life:

Extracurricular Activities:

Over 100 student clubs and organizations, including academic honor societies, cultural groups, and recreational activities

Clubs:

Examples include the Student Government Association, the Environmental Club, and the Music Club

Sports Teams:

NCAA Division III athletics in 23 varsity sports, including basketball, football, and soccer

• Student Support Services:

  • Counseling and Psychological Services
  • Health and Wellness Center
  • Academic Success Center

• Campus Facilities:

  • Historic campus with modern academic buildings
  • Residential halls and apartments
  • Dining hall, fitness center, and student union

Academics:

• Academic Resources:

  • Library with over 250,000 volumes and access to online databases
  • Writing Center
  • Math Lab

• Faculty:

  • Over 200 full-time faculty members
  • 90% of faculty hold terminal degrees

• Teaching Methodologies:

  • Emphasis on experiential learning and hands-on experiences
  • Small class sizes and personalized attention

• Academic Support Services:

  • Tutoring and academic coaching
  • Disability Services
  • Career Services

• Unique Academic Programs or Initiatives:

  • Moravian Flex: A flexible academic program that allows students to customize their education
  • Moravian Global: A program that provides opportunities for international study and research

Top Reasons to Study Here:

Reputation:

Ranked among the top liberal arts colleges in the nation

Rankings:

Consistently recognized for academic excellence and student satisfaction

Specialized Facilities:

State-of-the-art science and technology facilities, including the Moravian University Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Industry Connections:

Partnerships with local and national businesses and organizations

• Notable Alumni:

  • John Philip Sousa, composer and bandmaster
  • J. Robert Oppenheimer, physicist and "father of the atomic bomb"
  • David Petraeus, former CIA director and general in the U.S. Army

Services:

Counseling:

Confidential counseling services for personal, academic, and career concerns

Health:

Health and Wellness Center providing medical care, health education, and wellness programs

Housing:

On-campus residential halls and apartments

Library Resources:

Access to a wide range of books, journals, and databases

Technology Support:

IT Help Desk providing technical assistance and support

Career Development:

Career Services Center offering resume writing, interview preparation, and job search assistance