Muskingum University

Muskingum University Overview

Muskingum University is a private, religious school in the small town setting of New Concord, Ohio. Muskingum University was founded in 1837 and the school enrolls around 2,169 students a year, including 1,578 undergraduate students. Muskingum University ensures on-campus housing for up to 1,163 students. The majority of students live on campus, and first year-students are required to live in campus housing. On the weekends, about 70% of students stay on-campus and participate in campus events and social life.

Student Activities at Muskingum University

Love music or performing? At Muskingum University you can join a campus band, sing in a chorus, or perform with one of the school's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? Muskingum University students can write for the campus newspaper, host a radio show or be a producer for the student-run television channel.

Interested in Greek life? Muskingum University has fraternities and sororities.

Planning to play sports? Muskingum University has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Muskingum University on the Student Life page.

2022 Muskingum University Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Overall Acceptance Rate	86%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA not offered
Average GPA	3.4
Tuition	$29,900
Percent of Need Met	75%
Average First-Year Financial Aid Package	$28,009

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Is Muskingum University a Good School?

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Different people have different ideas about what makes a "good" school. Admissions difficulty, admitted student statistics, tuition, and financial aid can provide a sense of how selective a university is.

Let's take a closer look at these factors to get a clearer idea of what Muskingum University offers and if the college seems like the right college for you.

2022 Acceptance Rate for Muskingum University

Muskingum University is moderately difficult to get into. The acceptance rate at Muskingum University is 86%. Last year, 2,504 students applied to Muskingum University and 2,144 were admitted.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Muskingum University

Retention refers to the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. It is a way to measure how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Approximately 68% of first-year, full-time undergrads who start at Muskingum Universityare still enrolled their sophomore year. Muskingum Universityhas a six year graduation rate of 51 for undergrads. Compare this to the average six-year graduation rate for colleges and universities in the U.S., which is around 61% for public schools and 67% for private.

Job Outlook Muskingum University Graduates

Job placement rates after graduation and average starting salaries can all give important clues about the value of a degree from a specific school. 85% of graduates from Muskingum University recieve at least one full-time job offer within six months of graduating.

Check with Muskingum University directly, for information on any information on starting salaries for recent grads.

Muskingum University's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students.

As of 2022, the total market value of Muskingum University's endowment was $76.3 million. The average college endowment was $905 million in 2021. For each full-time student, Muskingum University spends about $13,849 a year.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Muskingum University

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

Muskingum University meets 75% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. First-year students that attend Muskingum University full-time are awarded $28,009 a year in financial aid, on average.

The average student debt for graduates in the class of 2022 was around $31,645 per student, not including those with no debt. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2023-2024 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2022

Some financial aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA asap. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Muskingum University.

Based on this information, how does Muskingum University sound? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may be a terrible fit for someone else! So ask yourself: Is Muskingum University a good school for you?

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Where is Muskingum University?

Muskingum University is located in the small town setting of New Concord, Ohio, in the suburbs of Columbus.

If you would like to see Muskingum University for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 70 to New Concord, or book a flight to the nearest airport, John Glenn International.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Muskingum University and New Concord are like without leaving home.

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