Muskingum University: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - Below AverageQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - BadCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Below Average

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Muskingum University is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 2,120 students enrolled. This college was founded in 1837 and is the only school located in New Concord, Ohio.

Muskingum University is affiliated with Presbyterian Church.

Academic Offerings

Muskingum University will give you the option to receive a bachelor's degree or master's degree.

Majors
Offered
68
Muskingum University deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and allows you to choose from 68 majors. The most popular concentrations are Education, Nursing, Medical, Medical Assistant, and Business. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a good sign. Nevertheless, if you would like to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at Muskingum University is relatively low at 68% (close to Ohio average). Considering this statistic, apparently students like their stay at this school.

Student Retention
68%
Fair
The graduation rate at Muskingum University is below average - 56%.

Student to faculty ratio at Muskingum University is pretty good - 13:1. Read more details regarding faculty and instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition prices are very high - around $29,900 per year. The additional fees at Muskingum University not covered by tuition are nearly $800; this comes to $30,700 per year.

Read the details about Muskingum University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
86%
Easy
As reported in recent data, 2,690 applications were submitted and 2,324 were accepted, so it is easy to become a student at this school.

This college might accept dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits for admission.

Read more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Muskingum University in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$6,300
Medium
Muskingum University provides a distance education program, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a wonderful option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Muskingum University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
D-
Unsafe
Muskingum University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates nearly 1,000 students, which offers a decent on-campus housing option. The room price is reasonable - nearly $6,300 per year.

Based on the college crime information, Muskingum University appears to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Muskingum University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Muskingum University
10 College Drive
New Concord, Ohio
43762-1837, USA
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