Muskingum University
New Concord, OH
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,501
Graduate Enrollment: 591
Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
Presbyterian Church (USA)
Campus Details
Town: Distant (in urban cluster more than 10 miles and up to 35 miles from an urbanized area)
Four-year, small, highly residential
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full-time, selective, lower transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 85.62%
Male/Female: 47% / 53% (2017)
First generation college students: 35.7% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 8.0% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 1.3% (2011)
Test scores for admission: Recommended
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 58.6% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 38.3% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 26.3% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 18.3% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 80.0%
Black: 6.7%
Hispanic: 2.7%
Asian: 0.9%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.0%
2+ races: 4.1%
Non-resident alien: 1.7%
Unknown race: 3.9%
Black: 6.7%
Hispanic: 2.7%
Asian: 0.9%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.0%
2+ races: 4.1%
Non-resident alien: 1.7%
Unknown race: 3.9%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $42,387
In-State tuition: $30,090Out-of-State tuition: $30,090
Estimated books and supplies: $1,100 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $12,050 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $1,718 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $12,050 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $1,718 (2022)
Average Family Income: $66,797 (2017)
Median Family Income: $48,426 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 42.7%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 77.7%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $25,369 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $269 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $16,096 |
| $30k-48k | $16,632 |
| $48k-75k | $18,280 |
| $75k-110k | $22,310 |
| $110k+ | $23,320 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 40%6-year graduation rate: 51%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 96.7% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $25,369 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $9,500 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $16,750 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $18,321 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 75.1% (2015) |
| @3 year | 81.7% (2017) |
| @5 year | 85.3% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 50.2% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 53.7% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $36,326 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $42,897 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | Education, General. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 6 | $38,097 ($3,175) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Radio, Television, and Digital Communication. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer Science. | 5 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Special Education and Teaching. | 6 | $38,662 ($3,222) | |||
| Master's Degree | Special Education and Teaching. | 33 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 13 | $25,215 | $228 | $34,694 ($2,891) | $36,935 ($3,078) |
| Master's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 25 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 6 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 10 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Engineering Science. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mining and Petroleum Technologies/Technicians. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 14 | $27,000 | $286 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 21 | $27,000 | $286 | $35,601 ($2,967) | $42,899 ($3,575) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Zoology/Animal Biology. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 19 | $27,000 | $284 | $29,458 ($2,455) | $39,898 ($3,325) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Philosophy and Religious Studies, General. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 32 | $27,625 | $286 | $33,365 ($2,780) | $34,807 ($2,901) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 16 | $27,000 | $286 | $27,270 ($2,273) | $44,274 ($3,690) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Economics. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | International Relations and National Security Studies. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Sociology. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Music. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Medical Administrative Services. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Public Health. | 11 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 28 | $27,500 | $286 | $62,373 ($5,198) | $61,933 ($5,161) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other. | 21 | $56,192 ($4,683) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business/Commerce, General. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 24 | $26,975 | $276 | $42,798 ($3,567) | $55,105 ($4,592) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 4 | $58,248 ($4,854) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | International Business. | 1 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Management Information Systems and Services. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Marketing. | 11 | $27,000 | $280 | $40,644 ($3,387) | $49,838 ($4,153) |
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 15 | $27,000 | $286 | $32,912 ($2,743) |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $67,662Full time faculty: 100%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 13.0
School's endowment start of year: $73,886,171 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $93,833,500 (2022)