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Muskingum University

Muskingum

New Concord, Ohio 43762-1837

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Known for health sciences — close-knit campus

Muskingum University is a private institution in New Concord with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 1016, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 1.4K undergraduates with a 13:1 student-faculty ratio. The rural location provides a peaceful, focused academic environment.

53% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $48,440 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $20,204.

Established
1837
Motto
Omne trium perfectum
Type
Private university
Conference
pike family
Division
Division III

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82%Acceptance
1016SAT Avg
1,407Students
13:1Student:Faculty
53%Grad Rate
$48,440Earnings 10yr
$20,204Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Muskingum University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate81.7%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1016

Reading & Writing
470550
Math
430570

ACT Score Range

Composite
1722

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

81.7%

Trend

SAT Avg

1016

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$31,440
Room & Board$12,550
Books & Supplies$1,100
Total Cost of Attendance$44,615
Average Net Price$20,204
Median Debt at Graduation$25,369
Monthly Payment (10yr)$269

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$15,861
$30–48K$16,959
$48–75K$18,945
$75–110K$21,619
$110K+$23,476

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$20,204

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

1700.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$16,750

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

7

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (64)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
1,407
Gender Split
54% / 46%
Women / Men
First Generation
36%
Pell Grant Recipients
41%

Race & Ethnicity

White 82%
Black 7%
Hispanic 3%
Asian 1%
Two+ 5%
Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate52.7%
Freshman Retention68.9%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$40,536
8 Years$44,603
10 Years$48,440

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$38,800
Men
$47,800

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

89Low

Estimated from OH state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Columbuspop. 900K
67 mi(116 min)
Pittsburghpop. 300K
97 mi(168 min)
Clevelandpop. 370K
104 mi(180 min)

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