Muskingum University

New Concord, OH

Muskingum University

New Concord, OH

Tuition & Fees

$29,740

$29,740

not including room and board

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SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

reading math writing
600-699
12%
500-599
43%
400-499
41%
300-399
4%
700-800
2%
600-699
6%
500-599
45%
400-499
35%
300-399
12%
700-800
0
600-699
0
500-599
33%
400-499
54%
300-399
13%
200-299
0
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30-36
4%
24-29
19%
18-23
42%
12-17
33%
6-11
2%
30-36
3%
24-29
29%
18-23
39%
12-17
29%
30-36
3%
24-29
21%
18-23
56%
12-17
20%
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undergraduateRatios

44%

male

56%

female

1

teacher

13

students

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Moderately Selective

80%

acceptance rate

Accepted 1,938
Declined + 466
Total Received 2,404
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Private (nonprofit)

1,602

undergraduate students

767

graduate students

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Lists & Rankings

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Business
  2. Education
  3. Nursing/health Studies
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Codes

SAT 1496
ACT 3300

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Location

School Facts

Muskingum University, founded in 1837, is a private, church-affiliated, liberal arts college. Its 245-acre campus is located in New Concord, 70 miles east of Columbus.

Public/private Private (nonprofit)
Campus Enrollment 2,369
Established in 1837
Coeducational Coeducational College, Became Coeducational College
Religious affiliation Presbyterian
Accredited by •  ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc.)
•  CCNE (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education)
•  HLC Higher Learning Commission
•  NASM (National Association of Schools of Music)
•  NCATE (National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education)

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New Concord, OH

245-acre campus in New Concord (population: 2,355), 70 miles east of Columbus and 125 miles south of Cleveland. Major airport serves Columbus; bus serves Cambridge (nine miles); train serves Canton (88 miles).

Muskingum University
10 College Drive
New Concord, OH 43762

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
52%
Percent of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
74%
Percent of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
yes
Students are required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
yes
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age

Greek Life

 
7 fraternities 19% of male students
 
5 sororities 23% of female students
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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
14%
Top 1/4
40%
Top 1/2
70%
Bottom 1/2
30%
Bottom 1/4
10%
SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

reading math writing
600-699
12%
500-599
43%
400-499
41%
300-399
4%
700-800
2%
600-699
6%
500-599
45%
400-499
35%
300-399
12%
700-800
0
600-699
0
500-599
33%
400-499
54%
300-399
13%
200-299
0
composite english math
30-36
4%
24-29
19%
18-23
42%
12-17
33%
6-11
2%
30-36
3%
24-29
29%
18-23
39%
12-17
29%
30-36
3%
24-29
21%
18-23
56%
12-17
20%

Admissions Facts

Application fee
Common application accepted yes
Application deadline March 1 (priority deadline)
School has early decision program no
School has early action program no
Admissions interview
(required or recommended)		 Recommended
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required
SAT Subject Tests Considered if submitted

Moderately Selective

80%

acceptance rate

Accepted 1,938
Declined + 466
Total Received 2,404

Admissions Factors

Very Important

Secondary school record

Important

Class rank
Essay
Standardized test scores

Considered

Alumni/ae relationship
Character/ personal qualities
Extracurricular activities
Geographical residence
Interview
Minority affiliation
Particular talent/ability
Recommendations
Volunteer Work
Work Experience

Not Considered

Religious affiliation/commitment
State residency

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Admissions Contact

Beth DaLonzo
Senior Director of Admission and Student Financial Services
P: 800 752-6082
F: 740 826-8100
adminfo@muskingum.edu

Financial Aid

68%

Of students' needs
were fully met

$23,292.00

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $28,700
Room & board $12,032
Additional fees $1,040
Books & supplies $1,100
Total $42,872
Average Financial Aid - $23,292
Total with Avg. Aid $19,580

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $3,058,619
State $1,502,515
Institutional $17,994,720
Other external $475,082
Total $23,030,936

Non-need-based

Federal $8,311
State $35,351
Institutional $3,236,814
Other external $138,187
Total $3,418,663

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Required Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA

Financial Aid Office

P: 740 826-8139
F: 740 826-8100
adminfo@muskingum.edu

Financial Aid Officer

Amber Gump
Senior Associate Director of Student Financial Services
amberg@muskingum.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
baseball
basketball
bowling
cross-country
football
golf
lacrosse
soccer
softball
tennis
track and field (indoor)
track and field (outdoor)
volleyball
wrestling

Club Sports - Men's

racquetball, skiing, snowboarding, ultimate Frisbee

Club Sports - Women's

racquetball, skiing, snowboarding, ultimate Frisbee

Intramural/Recreational Sports

basketball, bowling, dance, flag football, golf, racquetball, softball, volleyball, walleyball

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Athletic Directors

Larry Shank (men's)
Director Of Athletics
email

Beth Fox (women's)
Swa
email

Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
Ohio Athletic Conference
Mascot
Fighting Muskies
School colors
black and magenta

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Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting
American Studies
Animal Studies
Art
Athletic Training
Athletics Communication
Biology
Business Management
Chemistry
Child/Family Studies
Christian Education
Communication
Community Health
Computer Science
Conservation Science
Criminal Justice
Digital Media Design
Early Childhood Education
Earth Science
Economics
Education
Engineering Science
English
Environmental Science
French
Geology
German
Health Administration
Health Education
Health Science
Health/Fitness
Healthcare Management
History
Human Resource Management
Humanities
Information Strategy/Systems/Technology
Information Systems
International Business
Journalism
Marketing
Mathematics
Media Production
Medical Laboratory Studies
Middle Childhood Education
Molecular Biology
Music
Music Education
Neuroscience
Nursing
Organizational Communication
Petroleum Geology
Philosophy
Physical Education
Physics
Physics Education
Political Science
Psychology
Public Administration
Public Health Studies
Public Relations
Public/International Affairs
Religion
Religion/Philosophy
Sociology
Spanish
Special Education
Sport Administration
Sport/Fitness Science
Teaching
Theatre
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Most Popular Majors

  1. Business
  2. Education
  3. Nursing/health Studies

Programs Offered

  • Accelerated study
  • Certificate programs
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option
  • Self-designed majors
  • Weekend College

Pre-professional Programs

  • Pre-dentistry
  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine
  • Pre-optometry
  • Pre-pharmacy
  • Pre-theology
  • Pre-veterinary science

2,369

total students

89%

in-state

11%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

68%

1,602
students

Female
56%
903

Male
44%
699

32%

767
students

Female
82%
628

Male
18%
139

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

85%

1,364
students

Female
54%
728

Male
46%
636

15%

238
students

Female
74%
175

Male
26%
63

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Student Break-down

2%
Nonresident aliens
4%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
2%
Hispanic/Latino
77%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
4%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
3%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Admissions

67%

Transfer applicants accepted

51%

Applicants accepted who enroll

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements High School GPA: 2.50
College GPA: 2.00
High school transcript Required of All
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Not Required/Recommended
Interview Required of Some
Standardized test scores Required of Some
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Not Required/Recommended

Transfer Application Deadlines

Fall: August 15

Spring: January 1

Transfer Credits

Maximum transfered

93

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

32

semester hours

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Birth control
  • Career
  • Military
  • Minority student
  • Older student
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Religious
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Study skills

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Other
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

Not Reported

Additional services

  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service
  • Women's Center

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Braille services
  • Interpreters for hearing-impaired
  • Note-taking services
  • Reader services
  • Talking books
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors
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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 6
Countries most often represented China
France
Germany
Japan
Nigeria
Spain
Special services offered for international applicants ESL program/classes
English lab
International student center
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation

International Student Contact

Hong Yin
Director of International Exchange
740 826-8193
hyin@muskingum.edu

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