“One of America's oldest universities, blending 280 years of Moravian heritage with modern liberal arts education in Pennsylvania's Lehigh Valley.”
Moravian University is a private liberal arts institution founded in 1742, making it one of the six oldest colleges in the United States. Located in historic Bethlehem, Pennsylvania — home to Moravian Church Settlements inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2024, two buildings of which sit on campus — the university has evolved from its early community roots into a vibrant undergraduate and graduate institution. Elevated from college to university status in 2021, Moravian today offers over 70 undergraduate majors and a growing range of graduate programs across the arts, sciences, health professions, business, and education, all grounded in a liberal arts philosophy emphasizing intellectual breadth, ethical reasoning, and community engagement. Academically, Moravian is recognized for a personalized learning environment anchored by a 10:1 student-faculty ratio and a strong culture of undergraduate research and faculty mentorship. Its nursing and health sciences programs are among the most celebrated, producing graduates who are highly competitive for licensure and clinical careers. Business administration, psychology, computer science, biology, and education are also well-supported programs. The university's Elevate experience provides every enrolled student with a technology package — including a MacBook Pro, iPad, Apple Pencil, and Apple Watch — underscoring its commitment to preparing students for a digital-first professional landscape. Campus life at Moravian centers on a close-knit community of approximately 2,000 undergraduates on a 100-acre historic campus in Bethlehem, PA. The Lehigh Valley offers a dynamic mix of cultural, economic, and career opportunities, including a thriving healthcare corridor, financial services sector, and the renowned SteelStacks arts district. Students can participate in over 80 clubs and organizations, 22 NCAA Division III varsity sports, and a rich calendar of traditions tied to the university's Moravian heritage. The combination of small-school intimacy, hands-on academic programming, and a strategically located campus makes Moravian a distinctive choice for students seeking personal development alongside professional readiness.
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
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Official SourceEarly Action
Applications submitted August 1 through November 15 receive early admission decision and scholarship offer
Regular Decision
Rolling admissions throughout the year
The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
Tuition & Fees (All Students)
$53,120 – $55,560
/yr
Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
Programs in English, history, philosophy, modern languages, visual arts, music, and theatre grounded in the liberal arts tradition.
Undergraduate and graduate business programs in administration, accounting, marketing, and finance with strong Lehigh Valley employer connections.
Pre-professional and clinical programs including nursing and health sciences with high career placement rates.
Laboratory-intensive programs in biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, computer science, and data science.
Programs in psychology, sociology, special education, criminal justice, and political science with strong field placement components.
4 years
Moravian's flagship health sciences program with strong NCLEX pass rates and among the highest graduate earnings at the university. Combines clinical training with liberal arts foundations.
4 years
A comprehensive curriculum covering management, finance, marketing, and entrepreneurship, with active internship connections across the Lehigh Valley business community.
4 years
Covers algorithms, software engineering, data structures, and emerging fields including data science and cybersecurity, with pathways to industry or graduate study.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $53,500
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
