Muskingum University Acceptance Rate (82%) & SAT/ACT Scores

Q: What percent of applicants does Muskingum University accept?

Muskingum University's acceptance rate was 82% for fall 2024: it admitted 2,078 of 2,539 first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education.

Acceptance rate: 82% for fall 2024

SAT, middle 50%: 460–560 reading and writing, 450–545 math

ACT, middle 50%: 17–22 composite

Average net price: $20,269 a year (2022–23)

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Muskingum University GPA requirements

Muskingum University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Muskingum University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.

Muskingum University acceptance rate

Muskingum University admitted 2,078 of 2,539 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 82%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Muskingum University is a private nonprofit 4-year university in New Concord, Ohio, with 1,523 undergraduates.

SAT and ACT scores

Scores of the first-year students who entered Muskingum University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:

Test	25th percentile	Median	75th percentile
SAT Reading and Writing	460	510	560
SAT Math	450	490	545
ACT Composite	17	19	22
ACT English	15	19	22
ACT Math	16	19	23

10% submitted SAT scores and 66% submitted ACT scores, as Muskingum University reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1017 for admitted students.

Admission requirements

What Muskingum University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:

Admission factor	Status
High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average.	Required
High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned.	Required
College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school.	Required
High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class.	Considered if submitted
RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors.	Considered if submitted
Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application.	Considered if submitted
Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores.	Considered if submitted
Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work.	Considered if submitted
Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college.	Considered if submitted
Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III.	Not considered
Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations.	Not considered

Requirements can differ by program and applicant type, so check with Muskingum University's admissions office before you apply.

AP credit

Muskingum University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.

Average net price

First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $20,269 a year at Muskingum University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Frequently asked questions

How hard is it to get into Muskingum University?

Not very selective: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Muskingum University admitted 82% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.

What are Muskingum University's SAT and ACT score ranges?

The middle 50% of Muskingum University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 460–560 in reading and writing and 450–545 in math; ACT composite 17–22, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.

Can I get into Muskingum University with a 3.0 GPA?

GPA alone can't tell you here. Muskingum University admitted 82% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.

How much does GPA matter at Muskingum University?

A lot: Muskingum University requires high school GPA, high school record and college preparatory program. It considers high school class rank, recommendations, essay or personal statement, test scores, work experience and legacy status if you send them. It doesn't consider other tests and demonstration of competencies. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

What GPA does Muskingum University look for?

Muskingum University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.

Is Muskingum University test optional?

Check Muskingum University's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Muskingum University was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 10% sent SAT scores and 66% sent ACT scores.

What percent of applicants does Muskingum University accept?

Muskingum University's acceptance rate was 82% for fall 2024: it admitted 2,078 of 2,539 first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education.

Does Muskingum University look at legacy status?

Yes. Muskingum University considers whether a parent or other relative attended, though it isn't required, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

What is the average net price at Muskingum University?

First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $20,269 a year at Muskingum University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Can you get college credit for AP scores at Muskingum University?

Yes. Muskingum University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

Before you apply, check Muskingum University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.

Sources

College Navigator: Muskingum UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).

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