Muskingum University (204264)

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition
$30,650
2.51% growth from 2022
2023 Average Net Price
$20,269
After Financial Aid
2021 Default Rate
0%
on Student Loans
2023 Acceptance Rate
81.7%
2,623 Applicants
2023 Enrolled Students
2,108
69.3% Full-Time
2023 Graduation Rate
52.7%
203 Graduates

About

Muskingum University (204264) is a higher education institution located in Muskingum County, OH. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Muskingum University (204264) were General Health Services (43 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (37 degrees), and Registered Nursing (30 degrees).

In 2023, 474 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Muskingum University (204264). 62.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 37.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (392 degrees), 24.5 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (16 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Muskingum University (204264) is $30,650, which is $6,075 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2021 the default rate for borrower's at Muskingum University (204264) was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 645 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Muskingum University (204264) is $30,650, which is $6,075 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $20,269.

In 2023, 89% of undergraduate students attending Muskingum University (204264) received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 83% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$30,650
2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Muskingum University (204264) was $30,650. The cost of tuition at Muskingum University (204264) is $6,075 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

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Average Net Price

$20,269
2023 Value
2.98%
1 Year Growth

In 2023 Muskingum University (204264) had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $20,269. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Muskingum University (204264) grew by 2.98%.

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Other Student Expenses

$12,500
Room and Board
$1,100
Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Muskingum University (204264) was of $12,500 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 3.73% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,100. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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Financial Aid by Income Level

89%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
83%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

89% of undergraduate students at Muskingum University (204264) received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 3.49% with respect to 2022, when 86% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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Student Loan Default Rate

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0%
2021 Default Rate
0
Number of Defaults

In 2021 the default rate for borrower's at Muskingum University (204264) was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 645 total borrowers.

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Admissions

Muskingum University (204264) received 2,623 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 2.49% annual growth. Out of those 2,623 applicants, 2,142 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 81.7% acceptance rate.

There were 2,108 students enrolled at Muskingum University (204264) in 2023. 10% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Muskingum University (204264) has an overall enrollment yield of 17.4%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

81.7%
Acceptance Rate in 2023
2,142
Accepted Out of 2,623

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Muskingum University (204264) was 81.7% (2,142 admissions from 2,623 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 86.4%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants declined by 2.49%, while admissions declined by 7.83%.

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SAT Scores

10%
Submission Percentage (2023)
37
Scores Submitted (2023)

10% of enrolled first-time students at Muskingum University (204264) in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

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Enrollment

Muskingum University (204264) had a total enrollment of 2,108 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Muskingum University (204264) is 1,460 students and the part-time enrollment is 648. This means that 69.3% of students enrolled at Muskingum University (204264) are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Muskingum University (204264), both undergraduate and graduate, is 67.6% White, 5.41% Black or African American, 3.46% Two or More Races, 2.09% Hispanic or Latino, 0.522% Asian, and 0.285% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Muskingum University (204264) in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (45.6%), followed by White Male (36.6%) and Black or African American Male (6.77%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (56.7%), followed by White Male (15.7%) and Two or More Races Female (2.89%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

69.3%
Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Muskingum University (204264) in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,108 students. The full-time enrollment at Muskingum University (204264) is 1,460 and the part-time enrollment is 648. This means that 69.3% of students enrolled at Muskingum University (204264) are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

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Retention Rate over Time

69%
2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Muskingum University (204264) was 69%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), Muskingum University (204264) had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)
  1. White
    1,425 enrolled students
  2. Black or African American
    114 enrolled students
  3. Two or More Races
    73 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Muskingum University (204264) is 67.6% White, 5.41% Black or African American, 3.46% Two or More Races, 2.09% Hispanic or Latino, 0.522% Asian, and 0.285% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% Black or African American.

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Graduates

In 2023, 116 more women than men received degrees from Muskingum University (204264). The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Muskingum University (204264) is white (392 degrees awarded). There were 24.5 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (16 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Muskingum University (204264) is General Health Services (43 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (37 degrees) and Registered Nursing (30 degrees).

In 2023,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Muskingum University (204264), meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (31 degrees awarded), Education (101 degrees), and History (9 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers
Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Muskingum University (204264) are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,614,039 people), Secondary school teachers (613,450 people), Education administrators (315,824 people), Postsecondary teachers (264,503 people), and Other managers (253,379 people).

The most specialized majors at Muskingum University (204264) in 2023 are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (31 degrees awarded), Education (101 degrees), History (9 degrees), Physical Sciences (12 degrees), and English (11 degrees) (as of 2023).

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Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons
Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Muskingum University (204264) are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Physicians, and Tool & die makers

The most specialized majors at Muskingum University (204264) are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (31 degrees awarded), Education (101 degrees), History (9 degrees), Physical Sciences (12 degrees), and English (11 degrees) (as of 2023).

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Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools
Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Muskingum University (204264) are Elementary & secondary schools (3,066,072 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (552,628 people), uninformed (534,275 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (279,442 people), and Computer Systems Design (193,139 people).

The most specialized majors at Muskingum University (204264) are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (31 degrees awarded), Education (101 degrees), History (9 degrees), Physical Sciences (12 degrees), and English (11 degrees) (as of 2023).

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Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Muskingum University (204264).
Most Common (2023)
  1. General Health Services
    43 degrees awarded
  2. General Business Administration & Management
    37 degrees awarded
  3. Registered Nursing
    30 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Muskingum University (204264) was General Health Services with 43 degrees awarded.

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Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

179
Degrees Awarded to Men
in 2023
295
Degrees Awarded to Women
in 2023

In 2023, 179 degrees were awarded to men at Muskingum University (204264), which is 0.607 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (295).

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Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 21 degrees were awarded to men at Muskingum University (204264) in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.31 times more than the 16 female recipients with that same degree.

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Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 38 degrees were awarded to men at Muskingum University (204264) in General Health Services, which is 7.6 times more than the 5 male recipients with that same degree.

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Time to Complete

40%
100% Completion Time
51%
150% Completion Time

In 2023, 40% of students graduating from Muskingum University (204264) completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 51% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 52% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

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Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.
Asian Male
Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Muskingum University (204264) is Male and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (74.3%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 2.96% of graduates (6 students) did not report their race.

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Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)
  1. White
    392 degrees awarded
  2. Black or African American
    16 degrees awarded
  3. Two or More Races
    10 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Muskingum University (204264) is white (392 degrees awarded). There were 24.5 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (16 degrees).

6.75% of degree recipients (32 students) did not report their race.

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Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)
  1. White Female
    236 degrees awarded
  2. White Male
    156 degrees awarded
  3. Black or African American Female
    13 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Muskingum University (204264) is white female (236 degrees awarded). There were 1.51 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (156 degrees).

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Operations

Muskingum University (204264) has an endowment valued at nearly $93.8M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 5.99M (6.39%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, Muskingum University (204264) had a total salary expenditure of 45.1M. Muskingum University (204264) employs 39 Associate professors, 26 Assistant professors and 24 Professors. Most academics at Muskingum University (204264) are Male Associate professor (24), Female Assistant professor (19), and Female Associate professor (15).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Muskingum University (204264) are: Management, with 59 employees, Service, with 35 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 34 employees.

Endowment

$93.8M
2023 Endowment
4.12%
growth from 2022

Muskingum University (204264) has an endowment valued at about $93.8M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Muskingum University (204264) grew 4.12% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $44.1M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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Salary Expenditure

$23.3M
2023 Salaries
9.35%
growth from 2022

In 2023, Muskingum University (204264) paid a median of $23.3M in salaries, which represents 51.7% of their overall expenditure ($45.1M) and a 9.35% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.4% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 20.5% growth between 2020 and 2021.

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Instructional Salaries

$6.31M
Instructional Salaries
93
Number of Employees

In 2023, Muskingum University (204264) paid a total of $6.31M to 93 employees working as instructors, which represents 27.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

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Occupations by Share

Associate professor
Most Common Instructor
39 Employees
Management
Most Common Non-Instructional Employee
59 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Muskingum University (204264) were Associate professor with 39 employees, Assistant professor with 26 employees, and Professor with 24 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Muskingum University (204264) were Management with 59 employees, Service with 35 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 34 employees.

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Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)
  1. Male Associate professor
  2. Female Assistant professor
  3. Female Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Muskingum University (204264) was Male Associate professor with 24 employees, Female Assistant professor with 19 employees, and Female Associate professor with 15 employees.

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