Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 003084
- Phone: (740) 588-5000
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
80.62%FINANCIAL AID RATE
98%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
12:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
2FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$20,226Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
School Map
Muskingum University (Muskingum)
1555 Newark Rd, Zanesville, OH
Muskingum University, located in New Concord, Ohio, was founded in 1937 by Scotch-Irish settlers of the region through cooperation with the New Concord government and in affiliation with the Presbyterian Church. The school became a coeducational institution in 1958 and saw increased growth after the Civil War. The school has gone from a few hundred students in the late 1800's to nearly 2000 enrolled students today. The school has also transitioned from a classical college to a liberal arts college.
Academics
Muskingum University offers a variety of bachelor and graduate degree programs, allowing students to pursue a major that best suits their interests under the auspices of a liberal arts education. The school has a 16-1 student teacher ratio, allowing students to easily approach their professors and to obtain a more personalized education. The undergraduate science program available at the school is considered among the best in the United States, and all areas of study are given importance in regards to quality student education. Graduate programs have separate requirements for admission, including a different application process, an undergraduate degree, and GRE scores.
Programs offered include:
Admissions and Financial Aid
Admission to Muskingum University is based on the student's application, high school curriculum, college preparation work, standardized test scores, teacher and counselor recommendations, and activities and traits outside of a classroom setting. These factors will be taken into consideration by a review committee when determining if a student will be admitted to the university. Once a decision is rendered a notification will be given to the applicant, and if accepted it will be accompanied by material preparing the student for a transition to college life.
Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships, awarded based on need as determined through the information provided by a completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The financial aid office will utilize information within the FAFSA to prepare a financial aid package for the student based on need and merit. Students must reapply for aid prior to the start of each academic year.
Admission Requirements & Details
The admissions information below may give an overview of the students Muskingum accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Student Enrollment
Total enrollment at Muskingum University is around 2,400 students. The student body is made up of 67% undergraduate students and 15% graduate students.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The items listed below are for informational purposes only and may not represent current tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Annual tuition is estimated to range between $28,000-$34,000 for both in-state and out-of-state students
- Part time students pay in the range of $630 to $750 per unit
Financial Aid Details
The information below lists the financial aid types students are receiving. Also shown are the percent of students receiving aid and the average amount of aid per student per year.
Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
---|---|---|
Any Financial Aid | 98% | - |
Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 98% | $21,554 |
Receiving Student Loans | 92% | $8,656 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and recent graduates, Muskingum University may offer services like:
- Online classes
- Night and weekend classes available
- Career path counseling
- Employing students to lower education costs
- Assisting students to find work
- Day care for children
Specialized Programs & Accreditations
- Music Program
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Program
- Nursing (MSN, DSN) Program
- Elementary and Secondary School Teacher Education Program
Intercollegiate Athletics
Muskingum is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NCAA Division III with football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Ohio Athletic Conference)
- Basketball (Ohio Athletic Conference)
- Football (Ohio Athletic Conference)
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Track and Field, Indoor
- Track and Field, Outdoor
- Track and Field, X-Country
- Volleyball
- Wrestling
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by Muskingum University by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Business and Marketing Studies
Communications and Journalism
Computer and Information Sciences
- Computer Science (B)
Education
- Special Education (B, M)
- Early Childhood Education (B, M)
- Reading Teacher and Literacy Specialist (M)
- Education (M)
- ESL (M)
- Educational Leadership and Administration (M)
- Middle School Teacher (B, M)
- Curriculum and Instruction
- Elementary Education
- Secondary Education
- Kindergarten and Preschool Education
- Physical Education
English Language and Literature
- English (B)
Foreign Languages and Literature
Health and Clinical Professions
- Nursing (B)
- Public Health (B)
- Healthcare Administration (B)
- Athletic Training (B)
History
- History (B)
Mathematics and Statistics
- Math (B)
Natural Resources and Conservation
Psychology
- Psychology (B)
Public Administration and Social Services
Recreation and Fitness Studies
- Sports Medicine (B)
Social Sciences
- Political Science (B)
- Sociology (B)
- Economics (B)
- International Relations (B)
Visual and Performing Arts
Other 4-Year Private Colleges
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- Marietta College in Canton, OH (42 miles away)
- Mount Vernon Nazarene University in Alliance, OH (47 miles away)
- Ohio Valley University in Parkersburg, WV (47 miles away)
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Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 003084
- Phone: (740) 588-5000
- School Homepage