Muskingum University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3984 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1116 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1044 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #38 of 90 | In Ohio |
| #2739 of 2,980 | For Library and Information science |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Presbyterian Church (USA)
- Acceptance rate
- 86%
- Undergraduates
- 1,484
- Graduates
- 633
- Male:Female Ratio
- 37:63
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- www.muskingum.edu
Muskingum University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Muskingum University has an acceptance rate of 86% 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 | 86% | 84% | 90% |
| Applicants | 2,690 | 1,583 | 1,107 |
| Admissions | 2,324 | 1,332 | 992 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 412 | 207 | 205 |
87 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
578 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
37 or 9%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 950
or below
75% of them
had 1120
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Muskingum University are 950-1120 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
275 or 67%
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 | 1475 (70%) |
|---|---|
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 372 (18%) |
| Black or African American | 123 (6%) |
| Two or more races | 73 (3%) |
| Hispanic | 38 (2%) |
| Asian | 16 (0.8%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 14 (0.7%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 3 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Muskingum University is $19,682 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 | $15,189 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $16,107 |
| $48-75K | $18,799 |
| $75-110K | $22,306 |
| $110K+ | $23,540 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $29,900 | $10,440 |
| Tuition in-state | $29,900 | $10,440 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $29,900 | $10,440 |
| Fee in-district | $790 | |
| Fee in-state | $790 | |
| Fee out-of-state | $790 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 941 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $12,240 |
| Room charge | $6,250 |
| Meal charge | $5,990 |
Muskingum University majors
Muskingum University has granted 353 bachelor's degrees across 40 programs and 116 master's across 11 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Muskingum University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 60 | |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 12 | 39 |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 50 | |
| Occupational Therapy & Therapist | 25 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 22 | |
| Psychology, General | 19 | |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 16 | |
| Reading Teacher Education | 14 | |
| Accounting | 13 | |
| History, General | 13 | |
| Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other | 12 | |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 12 | |
| Management Information Systems, General | 11 | |
| Zoology & Animal Biology | 11 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 9 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 8 | |
| Chemistry, General | 7 | |
| Engineering, General | 7 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 7 | |
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 7 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 6 | |
| Education, General | 6 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 6 | |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 6 | |
| Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching | 5 | |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 5 | |
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 5 | |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other | 5 | |
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 4 | |
| Education & Teaching of the Gifted and Talented | 4 | |
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 4 | |
| Music Teacher Education | 4 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | 4 | |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 3 | |
| Economics, General | 3 | |
| Music, General | 3 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 3 | |
| Business & Commerce, General | 2 | |
| Humanities & Humanistic Studies | 2 | |
| Mathematics, General | 2 | |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 2 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 2 | |
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 2 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 1 | |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 1 | |
| Informatics | 1 | |
| International Relations and Affairs | 1 | |
| Petroleum Technology & Technician | 1 | |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies, General | 1 | |
| Superintendency and Educational System Administration | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 353 | 116 |
Muskingum University has a graduation rate of 60%, which is among the 40% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 60% | 61% | 58% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Muskingum University has published 484 scientific papers with 3,752 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Biology, History, and Psychology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 5 | 20 |
| 1992 | 4 | 16 |
| 1993 | 7 | 27 |
| 1994 | 8 | 30 |
| 1995 | 8 | 28 |
| 1996 | 2 | 30 |
| 1997 | 8 | 25 |
| 1998 | 13 | 19 |
| 1999 | 5 | 29 |
| 2000 | 6 | 44 |
| 2001 | 3 | 45 |
| 2002 | 2 | 59 |
| 2003 | 9 | 43 |
| 2004 | 4 | 55 |
| 2005 | 8 | 90 |
| 2006 | 5 | 83 |
| 2007 | 15 | 84 |
| 2008 | 11 | 97 |
| 2009 | 10 | 121 |
| 2010 | 23 | 144 |
| 2011 | 15 | 152 |
| 2012 | 11 | 172 |
| 2013 | 6 | 170 |
| 2014 | 14 | 142 |
| 2015 | 4 | 177 |
| 2016 | 8 | 151 |
| 2017 | 10 | 171 |
| 2018 | 12 | 166 |
| 2019 | 9 | 168 |
| 2020 | 16 | 205 |
| 2021 | 7 | 191 |
| 2022 | 14 | 194 |
| 2023 | 14 | 180 |
Muskingum University alumni
-
John Glenn
- Occupations
- test pilotaircraft pilotmilitary officermanagerastronaut
- Biography
-
John Herschel Glenn Jr. was an American Marine Corps aviator, engineer, astronaut, businessman, and politician. He was the third American in space, and the first American 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 coachsports analystplayer of American football
- Biography
-
Jon David Gruden is an American professional football coach who is a consultant for the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League (NFL). He held his first head coaching position with the Raiders franchise during their Oakland tenure from 1998 to 2001, where he won two consecutive division titles and made an AFC Championship Game appearance. Gruden was traded to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2002, which he led to their first Super Bowl title in Super Bowl XXXVII the same season. At age 39, he was the then-youngest head coach to win the Super Bowl. He served as Tampa Bay's head coach through 2008, setting the franchise record for wins, but made only two further playoff runs. After his firing from the Buccaneers, Gruden was featured as an analyst for ESPN's Monday Night Football broadcasts from the 2009 to the 2017 seasons.
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Jack Hanna
- Occupations
- zoologist
- Biography
-
Jack Bushnell Hanna is a retired American zookeeper and a former director emeritus of the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium. "Jungle Jack" was director of the zoo from 1978 to 1992, and is viewed as largely responsible for elevating its quality and reputation. His media appearances, particularly with David Letterman, James Corden, Good Morning America, and Maury Povich have made him one of the most notable animal experts in the United States.
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Annie Glenn
- Occupations
- disability rights activistphilanthropist
- 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 was notable for raising awareness of stuttering among children and adults as well as other disabilities.
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 | 326 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 10 College Drive New Concord, Ohio, 43762-1837 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 2,000 |
| Phone | 7408268211 |