Muskingum University Acceptance Rate
New Concord, Ohio · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 2,623
- Admitted
- 2,142
- Yield
- 17.4%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Muskingum University's acceptance rate has risen from 76.4% in 2014–15 to 81.7% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 2,012 to 2,623 (+30%) over that period.
Its 81.7% rate makes Muskingum University more selective than about 38% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 54 tracked Ohio schools, it is more selective than about 31%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (87.4% for women vs 77.6% for men, a 9.8-point gap). Muskingum University has been test-optional since 2022–23. Of admitted students, 17.4% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 2,012 | 1,538 | 76.4% | 384 |
| 2015–16 | 1,977 | 1,461 | 73.9% | 360 |
| 2016–17 | 1,819 | 1,408 | 77.4% | 319 |
| 2017–18 | 1,851 | 1,377 | 74.4% | 384 |
| 2018–19 | 2,175 | 1,570 | 72.2% | 369 |
| 2019–20 | 2,404 | 1,938 | 80.6% | 388 |
| 2020–21 | 2,237 | 1,782 | 79.7% | 351 |
| 2021–22 | 2,504 | 2,144 | 85.6% | 422 |
| 2022–23 | 2,690 | 2,324 | 86.4% | 412 |
| 2023–24 | 2,623 | 2,142 | 81.7% | 373 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 1,088 | 951 | 87.4% |
| Men | 1,535 | 1,191 | 77.6% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 470–550 | 10% |
| SAT Math | 430–570 | |
| ACT Composite | 17–22 | 71% |
How Muskingum University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Muskingum University's acceptance rate?
Muskingum University's acceptance rate is 81.7% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (2,142 admitted of 2,623 applicants).
Is Muskingum University test optional?
Muskingum University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Muskingum University?
Muskingum University received 2,623 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 2,142.
What SAT score do you need for Muskingum University?
Admitted students at Muskingum University typically scored 470–550 on SAT Reading/Writing and 430–570 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Muskingum University getting harder to get into?
Muskingum University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 76.4% in 2014–15 to 81.7% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.muskingum.edu/.