Muskingum University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4323 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1194 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1119 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #42 of 90 | In Ohio |
| #3132 of 3,336 | For Library and Information science |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Presbyterian Church (USA)
- Acceptance rate
- 82%
- Undergraduates
- 1,523
- Graduates
- 228
- Male:Female Ratio
- 43:57
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.muskingum.edu
Muskingum University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Muskingum University has an acceptance rate of 82% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 82% | 78% | 87% |
| Applicants | 2,539 | 1,484 | 1,055 |
| Admissions | 2,078 | 1,161 | 917 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 355 | 185 | 170 |
388 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
212 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
35 or 10%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 910
or below
75% of them
had 1105
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Muskingum University are 910-1105 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
234 or 66%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 17
or below
75% of them
had 22
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Muskingum University are 17-22 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 1330 (76%) |
|---|---|
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 151 (9%) |
| Black or African American | 115 (7%) |
| Two or more races | 75 (4%) |
| Hispanic | 49 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 20 (1%) |
| Asian | 10 (0.6%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Muskingum University is $19,695 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $14,684 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $14,479 |
| $48-75K | $16,336 |
| $75-110K | $21,372 |
| $110K+ | $23,493 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $31,550 | $15,438 |
| Tuition in-state | $31,550 | $15,438 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $31,550 | $15,438 |
| Fee in-district | $1,115 | |
| Fee in-state | $1,115 | |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,115 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 931 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $12,916 |
| Room charge | $6,596 |
| Meal charge | $6,320 |
Muskingum University majors
Muskingum University has granted 294 bachelor's degrees across 37 programs and 110 master's across 13 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Muskingum University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 39 | |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 3 | 32 |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 32 | |
| Occupational Therapy & Therapist | 3 | 25 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 27 | |
| Education, General | 12 | 15 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 21 | |
| Psychology, General | 16 | |
| Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other | 14 | |
| Reading Teacher Education | 14 | |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 12 | |
| Accounting | 10 | |
| History, General | 10 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 8 | |
| Zoology & Animal Biology | 8 | |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 5 | 2 |
| Engineering, General | 7 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 7 | |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other | 6 | |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 6 | |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 5 | |
| Chemistry, General | 5 | |
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 5 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 4 | |
| Education & Teaching of the Gifted and Talented | 4 | |
| Mathematics, General | 4 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 4 | |
| Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching | 3 | |
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 3 | |
| Economics, General | 3 | |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 3 | |
| Organizational Leadership | 3 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 3 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | 3 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 2 | |
| Information Technology | 2 | |
| Management Information Systems, General | 2 | |
| Science Teacher Education & General Science Teacher Education | 2 | |
| Sociology, General | 2 | |
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 2 | |
| Business & Commerce, General | 1 | |
| International & Globalization Studies | 1 | |
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 1 | |
| Music Teacher Education | 1 | |
| Music, General | 1 | |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 294 | 110 |
Muskingum University has a graduation rate of 56%, which is among the 47% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 56% | 47% | 65% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Muskingum University has published 539 scientific papers with 5,734 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Environmental Science, Sociology, Philosophy, Computer Science, Biology, History, and Psychology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 7 | 39 |
| 1994 | 9 | 43 |
| 1995 | 8 | 36 |
| 1996 | 2 | 39 |
| 1997 | 8 | 34 |
| 1998 | 13 | 28 |
| 1999 | 6 | 36 |
| 2000 | 6 | 62 |
| 2001 | 4 | 72 |
| 2002 | 2 | 80 |
| 2003 | 10 | 64 |
| 2004 | 4 | 88 |
| 2005 | 8 | 109 |
| 2006 | 5 | 103 |
| 2007 | 16 | 126 |
| 2008 | 13 | 130 |
| 2009 | 10 | 164 |
| 2010 | 23 | 198 |
| 2011 | 17 | 206 |
| 2012 | 10 | 239 |
| 2013 | 7 | 223 |
| 2014 | 14 | 203 |
| 2015 | 4 | 234 |
| 2016 | 8 | 228 |
| 2017 | 17 | 237 |
| 2018 | 9 | 230 |
| 2019 | 10 | 263 |
| 2020 | 16 | 360 |
| 2021 | 9 | 262 |
| 2022 | 16 | 272 |
| 2023 | 15 | 276 |
| 2024 | 14 | 286 |
| 2025 | 6 | 290 |
Muskingum University alumni
-
John Glenn
- Occupations
- aircraft pilotmilitary officertelevision actormusiciantest pilot
- Biography
-
John Herschel Glenn Jr. was an American Marine Corps aviator, astronaut, businessman, and politician. He was the third American in space and the first to orbit the Earth, circling it three times in 1962. Following his retirement from NASA, he served from 1974 to 1999 as a U.S. senator from Ohio; in 1998, he flew into space again at the age of 77.
-
Jon Gruden
- Enrolled in Muskingum University
- Studied in 1981-1982
- Occupations
- American football playersports analystAmerican football coach
- Biography
-
Jon David Gruden is an American former football coach and media personality, currently employed by Barstool Sports.
-
Jack Hanna
- Occupations
- zoologist
- Biography
-
Jack Bushnell Hanna is an American retired zookeeper and director emeritus of the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium in Ohio. Commonly nicknamed "Jungle Jack", he was director of the zoo from 1978 to 1992, and is viewed as largely responsible for elevating its quality and reputation. His various television shows and media appearances, particularly with Johnny Carson, David Letterman, James Corden, Good Morning America, and Maury Povich have made him one of the most notable animal experts in the United States. A 2021 documentary, The Conservation Game, alleged that Hanna participated in the mistreatment and private trade of exotic and endangered animals.
-
Annie Glenn
- Occupations
- philanthropistdisability rights activist
- Biography
-
Anna Margaret Glenn was an American advocate for people with disabilities and communication disorders and the wife of astronaut and senator John Glenn. A stutterer from an early age, Glenn promoted the awareness of stuttering and other disabilities among children and adults.
General info
| Alternative names | Muskingum |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1837 |
| Motto | Omni, Trinum, Perfectum All perfect things are three-sided |
| Colors | black, magenta |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 306 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 10 College Drive New Concord, Ohio, 43762-1837 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 2,000 |
| Phone | 7408268211 |