Muskingum University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	Town: Distant
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	1,144
Religious affiliation	Presbyterian
Student to faculty ratio	13 to 1
Acceptance rate	86%
Students retention rate	68%
On-time graduation rate	51%

Located in New Concord, Ohio, Muskingum University is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 86% indicates that Muskingum University is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Muskingum University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 13-to-1, Muskingum University emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The student retention rate of 68% at Muskingum University suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
Website

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

85.6%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$30,090

Cost of attendance at Muskingum University in 2022 for students from Ohio.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Ohio's average	$7,987
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$30,090

Cost of attendance at Muskingum University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Ohio's average	$16,946
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 97 of freshman students at Muskingum University received on average $23,812 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$23,812

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	195	56%	$4,736	$923,604
Other Federal Grant	205	58%	$5,125	$1,050,684
State Grant/Scholarships	112	32%	$3,323	$372,217
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	340	97%	$19,627	$6,673,180
Total Grant & Scholarships	340	97%	$23,812	$8,096,081

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Muskingum University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Muskingum University students is 51.3%. Female students graduated at a rate of 59.6%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 44.0%.

51.3%

African American 16.0% 4 students
white 54.5% 158 students
hispanic 54.6% 6 students
International Students 100.0% 9 students
Mixed Race 25.0% 5 students

Sport Conferences

Football Ohio Athletic Conference
Baseball Ohio Athletic Conference
Basketball Ohio Athletic Conference
Track and Cross Country Ohio Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Muskingum University provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Muskingum University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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