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Muskingum University

Muskingum University is a small, private institution located in New Concord, oh. Founded in 1837, Muskingum University offers undergraduate degrees in 64 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics Division 3
undergraduates 1,436 undergraduates
cost $30,690
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Admissions Academics Tuition & cost Ways to pay Students Campus life FAQs

Admissions

Will I get into Muskingum University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 86.4%
SAT score average 1024
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA 3.42
Application fee N/A
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Muskingum University is known for one of its top majors: Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. Their student-faculty ratio is 13:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
13 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Health and Medical Professions
Education and Teaching
Social Sciences and Psychology
Business and Management
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Law and Legal Studies
Languages and Literature

Popular majors

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
Special Education and Teaching
Psychology, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Biology, General

Tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $30,690
Additional expenses
Room & board $12,500
Books & supplies $1,100
Other expenses $1,718
Cost of attendance* $46,008
Financial aid package $28,624
Estimated cost $17,384 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $30,690
Additional expenses
Room & board $12,500
Books & supplies $1,100
Other expenses $1,718
Cost of attendance* $46,008
Financial aid package $28,624
Estimated cost $17,384 See my potential costs

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Muskingum University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,436, with gender binary students split 46% male and 54% female.

Total enrollment

2,075

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
57%
African American %
6%
Hispanic American %
2%
Asian %
1%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
NA
Multiracial %
3%
Unknown %
31%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Muskingum University, students love their Greek Life, student athletes compete in Division 3 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 10 College Drive, New Concord, OH 43762-1837
phone 740-826-8211
address www.muskingum.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Greek life

Intramural sports

Muskingum programming board

Multicultural association:black student union

Game club

clubs
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 3
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Muskingum University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Muskingum University?

Muskingum University is located in New Concord, oh.

What is the acceptance rate at Muskingum University? 

The acceptance rate for Muskingum University is 86%.

What’s the average GPA for Muskingum University?

The average high school GPA for Muskingum University students was 3.42.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Muskingum University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Muskingum University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $184,032.

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