Overview
Muskingum University is a private liberal arts institution. Paul Hall, the oldest building on campus, houses the music department and is registered on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. Additionally, the Anne C. Steele Center was named for the university’s first female president. The Steele Center hosts commencement ceremonies each year, and houses the athletic department, a 2,800-seat gym, an athletic training room, dance rooms, a weight room and racquetball courts. Moreover, 24-hour university police service the campus.
Acceptance Rate:
82%
Average Net Price:
$20,157
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town
Average GPA
3.5
Average ACT Composite
20
Average SAT Composite
1058
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $31,701 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $31,701 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $13,088 |
| Books and Supplies | $1100 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
79%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
41%
Average Aid Per Year
$24,325
41%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,553
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$19,571
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
50%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$4123
46%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,553
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$25,732,416
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$5,824,309
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
92%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$9,518
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$17,078
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$254
Students receiving federal loans
92%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$6,173
Average Other Loans Per Year
$6,128
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- Presbyterian Church (USA)
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
2623
Students Applied
65%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
39
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
No
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
Rolling Admissions
The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.
Applications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
71%
Submitting ACT
10%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 20
Average SAT Composite: 1058
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
3.5
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
2,108
Total Number of Undergrads
1,524
0
100
40%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
51%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
13:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- Study Abroad
- Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
81
Faculty Overview
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Suburb or town
US States Represented
18
Countries Represented
5
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
36%
Student Organizations
45
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
64%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
Yes
Disability Housing Available
No
0
100
59%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Fighting Muskies
School Colors
black and magenta
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Ohio Athletic Conference
Total Male Athletes
306
Total Female Athletes
149
Intramural Sports
4
Sports Club
8
Sports Team (Men)
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Football
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Wrestling
- Other
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
- Other
Muskingum University Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$43,500
Top 5 Cities
Columbus
Cleveland
Wheeling
Canton
Cincinnati
Top 5 Employers
Muskingum University
Nationwide
Genesis Healthcare System
The Ohio State University
Cardinal Health
Top 5 Sectors
Education
Business Development
Operations
Sales
Community and Social Services
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$17,078
Loan Default Rate
4%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$254
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