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Muskingum University

Muskingum

New Concord, Ohio 43762-1837

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

Campus Vibe

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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

Plan Your Visit

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

Admissions

Acceptance Rate81.7%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1016

Reading & Writing
470550
Math
430570

ACT Score Range

Composite
1722

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

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

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

17.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

2.8%/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

Incident Breakdown (2024)

1

Burglary

0

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

0

Motor Vehicle Theft

1

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

3

Drug Arrests

2

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (64)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

69%

Below Average

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
10 Years$48,440

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

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History & Fun Facts

  • History In 1827, the National Road (now US 40) was laid through what is now New Concord, roughly following what had been the primitive roadway known as Zane's Trace.
  • On July 9, 1836, the first recorded meeting of the "Friends of Education" in New Concord, led by residents Samuel Willson and Benjamin Waddle, was held.
  • Muskingum became a coeducational institution in 1854.

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)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

CMH Columbus61 mi
PIT Pittsburgh86 mi
CLE Cleveland98 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA578 mi · ~16h 42m drive
New York, NY410 mi · ~11h 51m drive
Hartford, CT489 mi · ~14h 8m drive
Providence, RI553 mi · ~15h 59m drive
Albany, NY453 mi · ~13h 5m drive
Syracuse, NY358 mi · ~10h 21m drive
Rochester, NY305 mi · ~8h 49m drive
Buffalo, NY249 mi · ~7h 12m drive
Philadelphia, PA348 mi · ~10h 3m drive
Pittsburgh, PA97 mi · ~2h 48m drive
Harrisburg, PA257 mi · ~7h 25m drive
Newark, NJ401 mi · ~11h 35m drive
Washington, DC262 mi · ~7h 34m drive
Baltimore, MD277 mi · ~8h drive
Atlanta, GA456 mi · ~13h 10m drive
Charlotte, NC333 mi · ~9h 37m drive
Raleigh, NC337 mi · ~9h 44m drive
Miami, FL988 mi · ~28h 33m drive
Orlando, FL792 mi · ~22h 53m drive
Tampa, FL833 mi · ~24h 4m drive
Nashville, TN381 mi · ~11h drive
New Orleans, LA838 mi · ~24h 13m drive
Richmond, VA287 mi · ~8h 17m drive
Chicago, IL334 mi · ~9h 39m drive
Detroit, MI175 mi · ~5h 3m drive
Minneapolis, MN680 mi · ~19h 39m drive
St. Louis, MO462 mi · ~13h 21m drive
Kansas City, MO686 mi · ~19h 49m drive
Indianapolis, IN235 mi · ~6h 47m drive
Columbus, OH67 mi · ~1h 56m drive
Cleveland, OH104 mi · ~3h drive
Milwaukee, WI382 mi · ~11h 2m drive
Dallas, TX973 mi · ~28h 7m drive
Houston, TX1045 mi · ~30h 11m drive
Austin, TX1124 mi · ~32h 28m drive
San Antonio, TX1196 mi · ~34h 33m drive
Los Angeles, CA2040 mi · ~58h 56m drive
San Francisco, CA2174 mi · ~62h 48m drive
San Diego, CA2020 mi · ~58h 21m drive
Seattle, WA2066 mi · ~59h 41m drive
Portland, OR2088 mi · ~60h 19m drive
Denver, CO1230 mi · ~35h 32m drive
Phoenix, AZ1731 mi · ~50h drive
Salt Lake City, UT1580 mi · ~45h 39m drive
Honolulu, HI4569 mi · ~132h drive
Mid-Atlantic / Central (moderate winters, warm summers)

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