Muskingum University

www.muskingum.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$29,300

2.09% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$18,575

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

0.653%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

85.6%

2,504 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

2,171

72.2% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

51.3%

183 Graduates

About

Muskingum University is a higher education institution located in Muskingum County, OH. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Muskingum University were Registered Nursing (45 degrees awarded), General Health Services (42 degrees), and General Psychology (25 degrees).

In 2021, 418 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Muskingum University. 65.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 34.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (327 degrees), 27.3 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (12 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Muskingum University is $29,300, which is $6,116 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs Masters Colleges and Universities

Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Muskingum University is $29,300, which is $6,116 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $18,575.

In 2021, 76% of undergraduate students attending Muskingum University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 78% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$29,300

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Muskingum University was $29,300. The cost of tuition at Muskingum University is $6,116 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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

Average Net Price

$18,575

2021 Value

0.0754%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Muskingum University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $18,575. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Muskingum University grew by 0.0754%.

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

$11,860

Room and Board

$1,100

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Muskingum University was of $11,860 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 2.33% between 2020 and 2021.

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.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

76%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

78%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

76% of undergraduate students at Muskingum University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 9.52% with respect to 2020, when 84% 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.

0.653%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Muskingum University was 0.653%, which represents 4 out of the 613 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 2,504 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 11.9% annual growth. Out of those 2,504 applicants, 2,144 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 85.6% acceptance rate.

There were 2,171 students enrolled at Muskingum University in 2021.

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

Acceptance Rate

85.6%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

2,144

Accepted Out of 2,504

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Muskingum University was 85.6% (2,144 admissions from 2,504 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 79.7%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 11.9%, while admissions grew by 20.3%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Muskingum University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

Enrollment

Muskingum University had a total enrollment of 2,171 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Muskingum University is 1,567 students and the part-time enrollment is 604. This means that 72.2% of students enrolled at Muskingum University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Muskingum University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 69.1% White, 5.2% Black or African American, 3.09% Two or More Races, 2.03% Hispanic or Latino, 0.783% Asian, and 0.138% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Muskingum University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (44%), followed by White Male (36.7%) and Black or African American Male (5.19%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (48.4%), followed by White Male (12.8%) and Black or African American Female (1.83%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

72.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Muskingum University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,171 students. The full-time enrollment at Muskingum University is 1,567 and the part-time enrollment is 604. This means that 72.2% of students enrolled at Muskingum University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% 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

68%

2021 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 68%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), 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 (2021)

White
1,500 enrolled students
Black or African American
113 enrolled students
Two or More Races
67 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Muskingum University is 69.1% White, 5.2% Black or African American, 3.09% Two or More Races, 2.03% Hispanic or Latino, 0.783% Asian, and 0.138% 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 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% 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, 390 students (18%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 132 more women than men received degrees from Muskingum University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Muskingum University is white (327 degrees awarded). There were 27.3 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (12 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Muskingum University is Registered Nursing (45 degrees awarded), followed by General Health Services (42 degrees) and General Psychology (25 degrees).

In 2021, 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 EDUCATION. (118 degrees awarded), History (7 degrees), and English (10 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 (1,804,256 people), Secondary school teachers (540,256 people), Physicians (418,280 people), Education administrators (322,550 people), and Postsecondary teachers (294,751 people).

The most specialized majors at Muskingum University in 2021 are EDUCATION. (118 degrees awarded), History (7 degrees), English (10 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (13 degrees), and Biology (26 degrees) (as of 2021).

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, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Physicians, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Muskingum University are EDUCATION. (118 degrees awarded), History (7 degrees), English (10 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (13 degrees), and Biology (26 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 (3,119,818 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (647,622 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (623,095 people), Offices of physicians (227,546 people), and Legal services (177,874 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 (2021)

Registered Nursing
45 degrees awarded
General Health Services
42 degrees awarded
General Psychology
25 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Muskingum University was Registered Nursing with 45 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

143

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

275

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 143 degrees were awarded to men at Muskingum University, which is 0.52 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (275).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 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 2021, 39 degrees were awarded to men at Muskingum University in Registered Nursing, which is 6.5 times more than the 6 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

39%

100% Completion Time

53%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 39% of students graduating from Muskingum University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 53% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 54% 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.

Hispanic or Latino Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Muskingum University is Female and Hispanic or Latino (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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 (2021)

White
327 degrees awarded
Black or African American
12 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
11 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Muskingum University is white (327 degrees awarded). There were 27.3 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (12 degrees).

7.42% of degree recipients (31 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
225 degrees awarded
White Male
102 degrees awarded
Two or More Races Female
9 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Muskingum University is white female (225 degrees awarded). There were 2.21 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (102 degrees).

Operations

Muskingum University has an endowment valued at nearly $93.8M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 20.3M (21.6%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, Muskingum University had a total salary expenditure of 38.1M. Muskingum University employs 30 Associate professors, 30 Assistant professors and 26 Professors. Most academics at Muskingum University are Female Assistant professor (20), Male Associate professor (18), and Male Professor (13).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Muskingum University are: Management, with 57 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 33 employees, and Service with 31 employees.

Endowment

$93.8M

2021 Endowment

27%

growth from 2020

Muskingum University has an endowment valued at about $93.8M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Muskingum University grew 27% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $43.4M 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.

Salary Expenditure

$20.8M

2021 Salaries

20.5%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Muskingum University paid a median of $20.8M in salaries, which represents 54.5% of their overall expenditure ($38.1M) and a 20.5% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$5.89M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Muskingum University paid a total of $5.89M to 87 employees working as instructors, which represents 28.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

30 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

57 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Muskingum University were Associate professor with 30 employees, Assistant professor with 30 employees, and Professor with 26 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Muskingum University were Management with 57 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 33 employees, and Service with 31 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Assistant professor
Male Associate professor
Male Professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Muskingum University was Female Assistant professor with 20 employees, Male Associate professor with 18 employees, and Male Professor with 13 employees.

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