Muskingum Admission Requirements

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Muskingum Admission Overview

Muskingum admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year Muskingum admitted 81.8% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.42 GPA (B+) and SAT 910-1105 / ACT 17-22. Muskingum is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Muskingum is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.

Source: IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Muskingum Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

81.8%

Admission Standards

Extremely Easy

Applicant Competition

Very Low

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Acceptance Rate

The Muskingum acceptance rate is 81.8%. Last year, 2,078 of 2,539 applicants were admitted. That is the 44th lowest acceptance rate in Ohio.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Muskingum and can you get accepted?

Muskingum is an easy school to get into, admitting most applicants. You have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

Muskingum University typically attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.42. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 17% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Muskingum GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.42

Typical High School Grades

B+

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.42

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Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at Muskingum typically have around a 3.42 GPA (B+) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have above average high school grades. Muskingum is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.

The school ranks #37 in Ohio for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.4 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.

High school GPA ranges for enrolled Muskingum University freshmen
High School GPA	Freshmen Within Range	Competitiveness
4.0	9.3%	Good
3.75 to 3.99	20.5%	Avg +
3.50 to 3.74	19.6%	Avg +
3.25 to 3.49	16.2%	Avg -
3.00 to 3.24	13.4%	Avg -
2.50 to 2.99	17.4%	Reach
2.00 to 2.49	3.1%	Reach
1.00 to 1.99	0.5%	Low
less than 1.00	0%	Low

What do these figures mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

Muskingum SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

910-1105

Freshmen who sent SAT

10%

25th Percentile Scores

Reading 460
Math 450
Composite 910

75th Percentile Scores

Reading 560
Math 545
Composite 1105

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at Muskingum typically score around a 1010 SAT (middle 50% 910–1105) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 41st percentile nationally. Muskingum ranks #41 in the state of Ohio for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 910 to 1105

800 1000 1200 1400 1600

SAT policy

Muskingum is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.

View other colleges which accept students in the 1010 SAT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.

SAT ranges vs last year's enrolled testers at Muskingum University
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1105+	Above 75th	>90%
1010 to 1105	Avg +	82%-90%
910 to 1010	Avg -	71%-82%
Below 910	Below mid-50	<71%

What do these figures mean?

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Muskingum ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

17-22

Freshmen reporting ACT

66%

25th Percentile Scores

English 15
Math 16
Composite 17

75th Percentile Scores

English 22
Math 23
Composite 22

Average ACT

Incoming testers at Muskingum typically have around a 19 ACT (mid-50 17–22) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 44th percentile of ACT takers nationwide. Muskingum places #51 among colleges in Ohio for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 17 to 22

1 9 18 27 36

ACT policy

You may apply to Muskingum without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 19.0 ACT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.

ACT bands compared with last year's enrolled testers at Muskingum University
ACT Score (36 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
22+	Above 75th	>91%
19 to 22	Avg +	82%-91%
17 to 19	Avg -	73%-82%
Below 17	Below mid-50	<73%

How to read these figures

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

High School Class Rank

Class Rank of Admitted Students

69% of Muskingum University freshman are in the top half of their high school graduating class and 37% are in the top quarter.

High School Class Rank for admitted Muskingum University students
High School Class Rank	Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class	13%
Top 25% of class	37%
Top 50% of class	69%

Data Source, Peterson's Data

Estimate How You Compare

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Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.

Muskingum University admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	1,055	1,484	2,539
Accepted	917	1,161	2,078
Acceptance Rate	87%	78%	82%
Enrolled	170	185	355
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	19%	16%	17%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Muskingum University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Muskingum University application requirements
Requirement	Used for Admission
Test Scores	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA	Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Required to be considered for admission
Recommendations	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies	Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Muskingum University is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at Muskingum University
Credit Type	Accepted
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	Yes
Credit for Life Experiences	Yes

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

Muskingum is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 81.8% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.42 GPA (about an B+ average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (910-1105); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025