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Muskingum College is located in New Concord, Ohio, United States. It was founded in 1837, and the first classes were held on April 24, 1837. Benjamin Waddle was the first president of Muskingum college. The college became coeducational in 1854. The campus encompasses more than 220 acres and includes approximately 21 major buildings. The college's colors are black and magenta. The college offers a number of academic majors, interdisciplinary majors, and pre-professional programs.
Muskingum College participates in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division III and is a member of the Ohio Athletic Conference. The sports teams are nicknamed the Fighting Muskies. They participate in various sports such as football, women's softball, cross country, baseball, soccer, golf, men's and women's indoor and outdoor track, tennis, women's volleyball, and wrestling.
The main campus of Muskingum College is in New Concord, OH (a town not particularly near any major cities). The school is a Presbyterian Church (USA) institution. Muskingum College is a private, not-for-profit school. The school offers degrees up to the Master's degree.
Muskingum College students most commonly major in a field related to education and teaching.
The school does not accept everyone who applies. In 2007-2008, SAT verbal scores of half of students were 460 to 580. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2007-2008 had SAT math scores of 480 or more.
The school offers tenure to reward and retain some professors.
In 2007-2008, Muskingum College had 2,099 enrolled students.
Many students at the school live in campus housing. Muskingum College makes available a lot of student housing. Meal plans are available. Student athletes at Muskingum College belong to the Ohio Athletic Conference for major sports.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of Muskingum College is to offer quality academic programs in the liberal arts and sciences in the setting of a residential, coeducational, church-related college and in the context of a caring community where individual fulfillment is encouraged and human dignity is respected. Its primary purpose is to developùintellectually, spiritually, socially and physicallyùwhole persons, by fostering critical thinking, positive action, ethical sensitivity and spiritual growth, so that they may lead vocationally productive, personally satisfying and socially responsible lives."
More complete details are provided below.
Muskingum College
163 Stormont Street
New Concord, OH 43762
General Phone: (740) 826-8211
http://www.muskingum.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 187 | education, early childhood education, physical education teaching, special ed, middle school teaching, music teaching, health teaching, adult education, ... |
| Business And Management | 65 | business, accounting and related services, international business, accounting, MIS |
| Liberal Arts | 58 | history, political science, English, sociology, economics, Spanish language, international relations, American studies, ... |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 20 | corrections and criminal justice |
| Media | 20 | communication studies, journalism |
| Science | 17 | biology, molecular biology, chemistry, physics, geology |
| Therapy And Counseling | 11 | psychology |
| Mathematics | 11 | mathematics |
| Religion And Philosophy | 9 | religion, Christian studies, philosophy, philosophy and religious studies |
| Art Studies | 5 | art studies |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 4 | computer science |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 1 | drama |
| Music | 1 | music |
| Medicine | 0 | neuroscience |
| Engineering | 0 | engineering science |
Number of programs and degrees for Muskingum College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 299 | 45 |
| Master's degree | 110 | 18 |
In 2007-2008, Muskingum College had a total enrollment of 2,099 students (2,014 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 49% |
| Women | 51% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 57% |
| Graduate | 43% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 59% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 37% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 30% |
| 20-21 | 32% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 6% |
| 30-34 | 2% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 2% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Ohio | 90% |
| Pennsylvania | 2% |
| New York | 1% |
| West Virginia | 1% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 70 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
Muskingum College offers campus housing for 1,250 of its 2,014 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of New Concord, Ohio for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Ohio Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 21 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,051 | 1,607 | 78% | 482 | 30% |
| Men | 1,104 | 809 | 73% | 238 | 29% |
| Women | 947 | 798 | 84% | 244 | 31% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 460 | 580 |
| SAT Math | 480 | 590 |
| SAT Writing | 450 | 590 |
| ACT Verbal | 18 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 25 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 25 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 20% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 93% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 18,960 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 18,960 |
| Room and board | $ 7,350 |
| Room charge | $ 3,750 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,600 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,505 |
Financial Aid:
Muskingum College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 308400)
Muskingum College has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 3 | $97,045 | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 18 | $76,095 | 5 | $72,803 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 19 | $58,708 | 16 | $58,173 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 16 | $48,409 | 13 | $53,451 |
| Instructor | academic year | 4 | $46,557 | 7 | $45,202 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 57 | $60,455 | 41 | $56,246 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Ohio Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | Ohio Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Ohio Athletic Conference |
| Track | Ohio Athletic Conference |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting and Related Services, Other
Business/Commerce, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Management Information Systems, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching
Art Teacher Education
Curriculum and Instruction
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
Education/Teaching Individuals - Specific Learning Disabilities
Education/Teaching of the Gifted and Talented
Elementary Education and Teaching
Elementary and Middle School Administration/Principalship
Health Teacher Education
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Reading Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Secondary School Administration/Principalship
Special Education and Teaching, General
Superintendency and Educational System Administration
ENGINEERING
Engineering Science
LIBERAL ARTS
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
International Relations and Affairs
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Journalism
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Christian Studies
Philosophy
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Molecular Biology
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Muskingum College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Presbyterian Church (USA) affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching NCAA athletic conference member
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