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Muskingum University campus

🇺🇸 USA · Ohio

Muskingum University

  • Private
  • Rural
  • 4-year degree
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Reported admit rate
81.8%Year unverified
Tuition per year
₹30,68,289Out-of-state
Students
1,376Undergraduates
Students per teacher
12.5Student to faculty

About

Muskingum University is a private university in New Concord, Ohio, United States. Chartered in 1837 as Muskingum College, the institution is affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (USA). New Concord is located in far eastern Muskingum County, which derives its name from the Muskingum River. It offers more than 60 undergraduate majors and graduate programs and enrolled 2,100 students in 2023. Muskingum's campus consists of 21 buildings, a football stadium, and a small lake which all sit atop 225 acres (0.91 km2) of rolling hills overlooking New Concord. Alumni are referred to as the "Long Magenta Line" and students are known simply as "Muskies", while its athletic teams are called the "Fighting Muskies".

Admissions planning estimate

81.8% baseline · Low data confidence

Sensitivity range: 46.8%–99%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.

Stored headline rate, year/definition not independently confirmed in this refresh. Retained as a prior rather than applying an unsupported inflation multiplier. Historical IPEDS 2023 comparator: 81.66%; different cohorts are not mixed.

Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.

All / All Rounds: 81.7% (2,142/2,623; 2023). Fall 2023 first-time first-year applicants; historical, not 2026. Official source

Reported admit rate

82 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Year unverified. This is not your personal chance.

From application to first day

Applied 2,539
Offered a place 2,078
Enrolled 355

17.1% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).

Scores of enrolled test-submitters

The middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted scores. Test-optional selection can affect these bands.

SAT composite910-1105
4001600
ACT composite17-22
136

What a year costs

₹44,00,996 published cost of attendance, per year
  • Tuition₹30,68,289
  • Housing₹12,29,382
  • Books & supplies₹1,03,325
Sticker price ₹44,00,996
After aid (average) ₹18,34,680

Tuition by who is paying

In-state ₹30,68,289
Out-of-state ₹30,68,289

Average aid awarded: ₹24,88,916 a year.

Outcomes and support

73.5%
Retention
56.4%
Graduation
79%
Get financial aid
17%
From out of state

One teacher for every 12.5 students

A typical ratio for a strong university.

Who studies here

As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.

White 80.9%
African American 7.6%
Multiracial 4.9%
Hispanic 3.3%
Unknown 1.9%
Asian 0.6%
Native American 0.1%

4 programmes

  • Certificate
  • Bachelor's
  • Master's
  • Doctoral degree - research/scholarship

Programmes

ProgrammeLevel
Accounting and Related Servicesbachelor
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsbachelor
Biology, Generalbachelor
Business Administration, Management and Operationsbachelor
Business/Commerce, Generalbachelor
Chemistrybachelor
Communication and Media Studiesbachelor
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalbachelor
Computer Sciencebachelor
Criminal Justice and Correctionsbachelor
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraftbachelor
Economicsbachelor
Engineering Sciencebachelor
Engineering, Generalbachelor
English Language and Literature, Generalbachelor
Fine and Studio Artsbachelor
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciencesbachelor
Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Health and Medical Administrative Servicesbachelor
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Otherbachelor
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, Generalbachelor
Historybachelor
International Businessbachelor
International Relations and National Security Studiesbachelor
Journalismbachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesbachelor
Marketingbachelor
Mathematicsbachelor
Mining and Petroleum Technologies/Techniciansbachelor
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Otherbachelor
Musicbachelor
Neurobiology and Neurosciencesbachelor
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Generalbachelor
Physicsbachelor
Political Science and Governmentbachelor
Psychology, Generalbachelor
Public Administrationbachelor
Public Healthbachelor
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communicationbachelor
Radio, Television, and Digital Communicationbachelor
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingbachelor
Religious Educationbachelor
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Sociologybachelor
Special Education and Teachingbachelor
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitnessbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areasbachelor
Zoology/Animal Biologybachelor

Every detail

Admissions & Requirements

Acceptance Rate81.84%
Total Applicants2539
Admitted Applicants2078
Enrolled Applicants355
Fee Waiver AvailableYes
SAT/ACT RequirementConsidered if submitted
GPA RequirementRequired
Class Rank RequirementConsidered if submitted
Recommendations RequiredConsidered if submitted
AP Credit AwardedYes
AP Placement AwardedYes

Deadlines

Test Scores

SAT Composite 25th %910
SAT Composite 75th %1105
ACT Composite 25th %17
ACT Composite 75th %22

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition₹30,68,289
Out-of-State Tuition₹30,68,289
Average Housing Cost₹12,29,382
Books & Supplies₹1,03,325
Average Net Price₹18,34,680
Students Receiving Aid79%
Average Aid Awarded₹24,88,916
Out-of-State Students17%

Student Body Diversity

African American7.63%
Asian0.58%
Hispanic3.34%
White80.89%
Multiracial4.87%
Native American0.07%
Pacific Islander0.00
International0.73%
Unknown Race1.89%

Academics & Rankings

School TypePrivate
School SettingRural
Years4
Graduation Rate56.37%
Retention Rate73.46%
Student/Faculty Ratio12.5:1
Total Undergraduates1376

Contact

Street Address260 Stadium Dr
ZIP Code43762
Phone(740) 826-8211
Websitehttps://www.muskingum.edu
Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/