Overview

Muskingum University is a Comprehensive institution located in New Concord, OH, in a small town setting.

Location & Contact

Address 260 Stadium Drive
New Concord, OH  43762-1837
United States

Contact Mrs. Marcy Ritzert
Director of Admission
Email: adminfo@muskingum.edu
Phone: 740-826-8137
Fax: 740-826-8100

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Majors & Degrees

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Pre-veterinary Studies
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Molecular Biology
Neuroscience
Zoology/animal Biology
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business Administration And Management, General
Business/commerce, General
International Business/trade/commerce
Marketing/marketing Management, General
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Digital Communication And Media/multimedia
Journalism
Mass Communication/media Studies
Organizational Communication, General
Public Relations, Advertising, And Applied Communication
Public Relations, Advertising, And Applied Communication, Other
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Sports Communication
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Science
Informatics
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Art Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education And Teaching
Education, General
Health Teacher Education
Junior High/intermediate/middle School Education And Teaching
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching And Coaching
Physics Teacher Education
Special Education And Teaching, General
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Engineering, General
Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Petroleum Technology/technician
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
French Language And Literature
German Language And Literature
Spanish Language And Literature
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Clinical Laboratory Science/medical Technology/technologist
Health And Wellness, General
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences, Other
Health/health Care Administration/management
Physical Therapy/therapist
Pre-dentistry Studies
Pre-medicine/pre-medical Studies
Pre-pharmacy Studies
Pre-veterinary Studies
Public Health, General
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Legal Professions And Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Pre-law Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
Humanities/humanistic Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Studies
Natural Resources And Conservation, Other
Natural Resources/conservation, General
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Sport And Fitness Administration/management
Sports, Kinesiology, And Physical Education/fitness, General
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Philosophy And Religious Studies, General
Religion/religious Studies
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Geological And Earth Sciences/geosciences, Other
Geology/earth Science, General
Physics, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Public Administration
Public Policy Analysis, General
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Corrections And Criminal Justice, Other
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Economics, General
International Relations And Affairs
Political Science And Government, General
Sociology, General
Theology And Religious Vocations	Associate	Bachelors
Religious Education
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art/art Studies, General
Design And Visual Communications, General
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
Music, General

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

2,504

Applied

2,144

Accepted

1,484

Enrolled

Female Admissions

1,158

Females Applied

1,051

Females Accepted

91%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

1,346

Males Applied

1,093

Males Accepted

81%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

3.42

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record A minimum high school GPA of 2
Required for some programs	Other requirements may exist (see below)
Recommended	Essay A minimum high school GPA of 3 Interview One recommendation
Other requirements:	ACT/SAT

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Out of state Fall freshmen	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading		480	560
SAT Math		470	560

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

30,650

Private

Fees

1,212

Full-time student fees

12,550

Room & board

6,410

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	No
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Employees Alumni

Financial Aid

28,624

Avg. Financial Aid Package

26,952

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

14,145

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,988

Avg. Loan Aid

17,920

Avg. Grant Aid

23,636

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

78%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

21%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

1,484

Total Undergrad students

1%

International Students

14%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	2.3%
Black or African American	7.94%
White or Caucasian	80.99%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.21%
Asian	0.77%
Two or more races	4.46%
Other	2.37%

Gender

Male (45.82%)

Female (54.18%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	62%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Involvement Fair, Muskiepalooza and Varsity Revue/Homecoming

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Greek Life, Intramural Sports, Muskingum Programming Board, Multicultural Association:Black Student Union and Game Club

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Archery	No	Division 3	No
Badminton		No	No
Baseball		Division 3	No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Bowling	No		No
Cheerleading	No		No
Cross-country Running		Division 3	No
Football		Division 3	No
Golf		Division 3	No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse		Division 3	No
Racquetball		No	No
Sand Volleyball		No	No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Softball	No	No	No
Swimming And Diving		No	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis	No	No	No
Track And Field		Division 3	No
Ultimate Frisbee	No		No
Volleyball	No	No	No
Water Polo		No	No
Weight Lifting		No	No
Wrestling		Division 3	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Archery	No	Division 3	No
Badminton		No	No
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Bowling	No		No
Cheerleading	No		No
Cross-country Running		Division 3	No
Football	No	No	No
Golf		Division 3	No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse		Division 3	No
Racquetball		No	No
Sand Volleyball		No	No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Softball		Division 3	No
Swimming And Diving		No	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		Division 3	No
Track And Field		Division 3	No
Ultimate Frisbee	No		No
Volleyball		Division 3	No
Water Polo		No	No
Weight Lifting		No	No
Wrestling	No	No	No