Muskingum University

www.muskingum.edu/

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2020 Undergraduate Tuition

$28,700

2.14% growth from 2019

2020 Average Net Price

$18,561

After Financial Aid

2018 Student Loan

6.22%

Default Rate

2020 Acceptance Rate

79.7%

2,237 Applicants

2020 Enrolled Students

2,231

72.9% Full-Time

2020 Graduation Rate

55.7%

214 Graduates

About

Muskingum University is a higher education institution located in Muskingum County, OH. In 2020, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at Muskingum University were Registered Nursing (29 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (25 degrees), and General History (20 degrees).

In 2020, 412 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Muskingum University. 59.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 40.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (323 degrees), 10.8 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, unknown (30 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Muskingum University is $28,700, which is $6,170 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($22,531).

Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at Muskingum University is $28,700, which is $6,170 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($22,531).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $18,561.

In 2020, 84% of undergraduate students attending Muskingum University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 80% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$28,700

2020 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2020, the cost of tuition at Muskingum University was $28,700. The cost of tuition at Muskingum University is $6,170 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($22,531).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Muskingum University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$18,561

2020 Value

5.99%

1 Year Growth

In 2020 Muskingum University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $18,561. Between 2019 and 2020, the average net price of Muskingum University grew by 5.99%.

This chart compares the average net price of Muskingum University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$11,590

Room and Board

$1,100

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Muskingum University was of $11,590 in 2020. During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,100. The cost of room and board increased by 2.48% between 2019 and 2020. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Muskingum University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

84%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

80%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

84% of undergraduate students at Muskingum University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2020. This represents a decline of 11.6% with respect to 2019, when 95% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Muskingum University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

6.22%

2018 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2018 the default rate for borrower's at Muskingum University was 6.22%, which represents 41 out of the 659 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Muskingum University received 2,237 undergraduate applications in 2020, which represents a 6.95% annual decline. Out of those 2,237 applicants, 1,782 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 79.7% acceptance rate.

There were 2,231 students enrolled at Muskingum University in 2020, and N/A% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Muskingum University has an overall enrollment yield of 19.7%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

79.7%

Acceptance Rate in 2020

1,782

Accepted Out of 2,237

In 2020, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Muskingum University was 79.7% (1,782 admissions from 2,237 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2019, which was 80.6%. Between 2019 and 2020, the number of applicants declined by −6.95%, while admissions declined by −8.05%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Muskingum University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

SAT Scores

N/A%

Submission Percentage

Scores Submitted

N/A% of enrolled first-time students at Muskingum University in 2020 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Muskingum University has a total enrollment of 2,231 students. The full-time enrollment at Muskingum University is 1,627 students and the part-time enrollment is 604. This means that 72.9% of students enrolled at Muskingum University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Muskingum University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 69.7% White, 4.53% Black or African American, 3% Two or More Races, 2.02% Hispanic or Latino, 0.717% Asian, 0.403% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Muskingum University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (46.3%), followed by White Male (35.4%) and Black or African American Male (4.37%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (51.6%), followed by White Male (13.7%) and Two or More Races Female (3.25%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

72.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Muskingum University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,231 students. The full-time enrollment at Muskingum University is 1,627 and the part-time enrollment is 604. This means that 72.9% of students enrolled at Muskingum University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.8% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Muskingum University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

73%

2020 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 was 73%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (75%), Muskingum University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Muskingum University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity

White
1,554
Black or African American
101
Two or More Races
67

The enrolled student population at Muskingum University is 69.7% White, 4.53% Black or African American, 3% Two or More Races, 2.02% Hispanic or Latino, 0.717% Asian, 0.403% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. 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 52.6% White, 16.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 13% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 408 students (18.3%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2020, 76 more women than men received degrees from Muskingum University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Muskingum University is white (323 degrees awarded). There were 10.8 times more white graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, unknown (30 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Muskingum University is Registered Nursing (29 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (25 degrees) and General History (20 degrees).

The most specialized majors across all degree types at Muskingum University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are History (20 degrees awarded), Education (106 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (18 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 are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,760,222 people), Secondary school teachers (425,144 people), Education administrators (274,179 people), Postsecondary teachers (217,858 people), and Other managers (183,044 people).

The most specialized majors at Muskingum University are History (20 degrees awarded), Education (106 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (18 degrees), Philosophy and Religious Studies (3 degrees), and Physical Sciences (8 degrees).

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 are Surgeons, Physicians, Clinical and counseling psychologists, Aerospace engineers, and Computer hardware engineers

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 are Elementary & secondary schools (2,844,553 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (434,107 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (233,351 people), Computer Systems Design (123,827 people), and Legal services (123,512 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Muskingum University.

Most Common

Registered Nursing
29 degree-majorss awarded
General Business Administration & Management
25 degree-majorss awarded
General History
20 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Muskingum University was Registered Nursing with 29 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Muskingum University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

168

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2020

244

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2020

In 2020, 168 degrees were awarded to men at Muskingum University, which is 0.689 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (244).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Muskingum University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2020, 16 degrees were awarded to men at Muskingum University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.78 times more than the 9 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2020, 26 degrees were awarded to women at Muskingum University in Registered Nursing, which is 8.67 times more than the 3 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

36%

100% Completion Time

51%

150% Completion Time

In 2020, 36% of students graduating from Muskingum University 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 53% within 200%.

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

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at Muskingum University is Female and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.4%).

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, 0% of graduates (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
323 degrees awarded
Unknown
30 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
19 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Muskingum University is white (323 degrees awarded). There were 10.8 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, unknown (30 degrees).

7.28% of degree recipients (30 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic

White Female
192 degrees awarded
White Male
131 degrees awarded
Two or More Races Female
12 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Muskingum University is white female (192 degrees awarded). There were 1.47 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (131 degrees).

Operations

Muskingum University has an endowment valued at nearly $73.9M, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $806k (1.09%), compared to the 3.19% average return ($1.26M on $39.6M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2020, Muskingum University had a total salary expenditure of $39.4M. Muskingum University employs 35 Associate professors, 27 Assistant professors, and 26 Professors. Most academics at Muskingum University are Male Associate professors (21), Female Assistant professors(18), and Female Associate professors (14).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Muskingum University are: Management, with 52 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 32 employees, and Service with 31 employees.

Endowment

$73.9M

2020 Endowment

3.2%

decline from 2019

Muskingum University has an endowment valued at about $73.9M, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The endowment of Muskingum University declined 3.2% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $34.3M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Muskingum University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$1.21M - Federal
$240k - State
$0 - Local

As of 2020, Muskingum University received $1.21M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $240k from state grants and contracts, and $0 from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$17.2M

2020 Salaries

2.13%

decline from 2019

In 2020, Muskingum University paid a median of $17.2M in salaries, which represents 43.8% of their overall expenditure ($39.4M) and a 2.13% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 1.42% growth from 2018 and a 1.98% growth from 2017.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 34.6M (40.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$5.95M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2020, Muskingum University paid a total of $5.95M to 89 employees working as instructors, which represents 34.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.8%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

35 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

52 Employees

In 2020, the most common positions for instructional staff at Muskingum University were Associate professor with 35 employees; Assistant professor with 27 employees; and Assistant professor with 26 employees.

In 2020, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Muskingum University were Management with 52 employees; Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 32 employees; and Service with 31 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic

Male Associate professor
Female Assistant professor
Female Associate professor

In 2020, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Muskingum University was Male Associate professor with 21 employees, Female Assistant professor with 18 employees, and Female Associate professor with 14 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Muskingum University.