More selective than 33% of Ohio colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
10% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 71% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Muskingum University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
Muskingum University SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Muskingum University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 460 | 560 |
| SAT math | 450 | 545 |
| ACT composite | 17 | 22 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 910 | 1105 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Muskingum University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 82% | 460–560 | 450–545 | 17–22 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 82% | 470–550 | 430–570 | 17–22 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Muskingum University compared with other Ohio colleges?
Muskingum University has the 42nd-lowest acceptance rate of 62 Ohio colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38 | Marietta College | 79% | 61% | $21,083 |
| 39 | Tiffin University | 80% | 40% | $26,500 |
| 40 | John Carroll University | 81% | 79% | $28,746 |
| 41 | Bowling Green State University | 81% | 64% | $24,022 |
| 42 | Muskingum University | 82% | 56% | $19,532 |
| 43 | The University of Findlay | 83% | 58% | $27,221 |
| 44 | Mount Vernon Nazarene University | 84% | 68% | $22,421 |
| 45 | Mount Carmel College of Nursing | 84% | 54% | $10,420 |
| 46 | Youngstown State University | 84% | 50% | $12,767 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Ohio colleges →
Who enrolls at Muskingum University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Muskingum University admissions questions
What is the Muskingum University acceptance rate?
Muskingum University accepts 82% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 2,142 of 2,623 applicants were admitted.
Does Muskingum University require the SAT or ACT?
Muskingum University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 10% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 71% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Muskingum University?
The middle 50% of Muskingum University enrolled first-year students scored 910–1105 on the SAT and 17–22 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Muskingum University?
17% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (373 of 2,142).
Is Muskingum University getting harder to get into?
Muskingum University accepted 82% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 82% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Muskingum University overview