College Overview
Type: |
Private institution |
Year Founded: |
1837 |
Religious Affiliation: |
Presbyterian (U.S.A.) |
Academic Calendar: |
Semester |
Undergrad Student Body: |
1,634 |
Local Setting: |
Rural |
Endowment: |
$53,683,000 |
Application Deadline: |
August 1 |
Application Fee: |
$N/A |
Selectivity: |
Selective |
Tuition Costs: |
$17,195 |
Room & Board Costs: |
$6,740 |
Extracurricular Activites
Student Activities: |
choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook |
Student Organizations: |
91 |
Honor Societies: |
Alpha Kappa Delta, national sociology honorary; Alpha Omega Epsilon, national women's science honorary; Beta Beta Beta, national biology honor fraternity; Kappa Delta Pi, international education honor society; Kappa Mu Epsilon, national mathematics honor fraternity; Lambda Sigma, national sophomore leadership honor society; National Collegiate Players, national dramatics honorary; National Residence Hall Honorary, national residential life service and leadership honorary; Ohio Collegiate Music Education Association, national music educators honorary Omicron Delta Epsilon, national economics honor society; Omicron Delta Kappanational junior and senior academic and leadership honorary; Order of Omega, national Greek leadership honorary; Phi Alpha Theta, national historical studies honorary; Phi Beta Lambda, national business honorary; Phi Kappa Delta, national forensics honorary; Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, national music fraternity honorary; Phi Sigma Iota, national foreign language honor society; Phi Theta Beta, local education honorary; Psi Chi, national psychology honorary; Sigma Alpha Iota, international music fraternity honorary; Sigma Beta Delta, national business management and administration honorary; Sigma Delta Psi, national physical education co-ed fraternity honorary; Sigma Tau Delta, national English honorary society; Sigma Xi, national scientific research honorary; The Society for Collegiate Journalists, national journalist honorary; The Society of Physics Students, national physics honorary; Theta Alpha Phi, national theatre honorary; Theta Gamma Epsilon, national geology and earth science honor fraternity; |
Religious Organizations: |
(Appears as submitted by school) Campus Crusade for Christ, Catholic Student Coalition, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Fellowship of Christian Students, Lambda Chi Omega, Muskingum College Gospel Choir, Sisters in the Spirit |
International Organizations: |
(Appears as submitted by school) CARE (Cultural Awareness for Radical Equality), French Club, German Enthusiast Club, La Tertulia - Spanish Club, Model United Nations, World Vision- International Student Organization, SUMA (Student Union for Multicultural Awareness) |
Other Organizations: |
(Appears as submitted by school) AGORA; Bacchus; Circle K; Muskie Greens; CenterBoard; Council for Exceptional Children; Chat Back Group; Peer Educators; Dance Team; Forensics; GLASS; Cricket Association; Resident Hall Advisors; Terra Via; Habitat for Humanity; Martial Arts Club; Muskingum College Broadcasters; Muskies Against Poverty; Sailing Club; Student Senate; Spirit Band |
Student Papers: |
(Appears as submitted by school) Black & Magenta (weekly) |
Number of Fraternities: |
6 |
Fraternity Chapter Houses |
6 |
Percent Fraternity Members: |
20% |
Number of Sororities: |
6 |
Sorority Chapter Houses |
1 |
Percent Sorority Members: |
25% |
College Services
Basic: |
nonremedial tutoring, women's center, placement service, health service, health insurance |
Remedial: |
math, study skills |
Counseling: |
minority student, career, personal, academic, psychological, birth control, religious |
Career: |
on-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training, other |
Local Hiring Firms: |
Cintas
Nationwide
Longaberger Co.
Proctor & Gamble
State of the Ohio Office of the Auditor
Nation City Bank
Social Security Administration
State Farm insurance
Enterprise Rent-a-Car
Franklin County Children Services
State Farm Insurance
Limited |
Library: |
Yes |
# of Library Books: |
216,389 |
Library Facilities: |
Wilson Caldwell Collection on American Presidents |
Museums |
The John & Annie Glenn Historic Site and Exploration Center is located on the downtown perimeter of Muskingum College?s 215-acre campus. The museum is dedicated to telling the story of 20th-century American history through the lives of John and Annie Glenn, and to creating educational programs for learners of all ages. Muskingum College is one of the major partners in the museum. The historic site features John Glenn's boyhood home and focuses on the Great Depression, World War II, the Korean Conflict, the Cold War, and the Space Race. Senator and Mrs. Glenn are alumni of Muskingum and serve as special faculty members and as trustees. |
Computers Available: |
216 |
Computers At: |
computer center/labs, residence halls, library, student center |
Wired Classrooms |
30 |
Wired Labs: |
13 |
On-Campus Wireless Network: |
Yes |
Wireless Areas: |
in all classrooms, in administrative/faculty offices and work areas |
Wireless Capacity: |
50 |
Online Registration: |
Yes |
Campus Safety: |
24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc) |
Campus Life
Offers Housing: |
Yes |
Campus Housing: |
No |
Off Campus Assistance: |
Yes |
Housing Types Available: |
coed dorms (50%), women's dorms (11%), men's dorms (9%), sorority housing (7%), fraternity housing (8%), apartment for single students (3%), other housing options (12%) |
Sprinkler System: |
40% |
Fire Alarms: |
N/A |
Campus Size: |
245 acres |
Nearest Airports (miles): |
Columbus, Ohio (60), Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (120) |
Nearest Train Stations(miles) |
Akron and Alliance, Ohio (90) |
Nearest Bus Stations (miles): |
Cambridge, Ohio (10) |
Cars Permittedt: |
Yes |
Army ROTC |
Not offered |
Navy ROTC: |
Not offered |
Airforce ROTC: |
Not offered |
Alcohol Permitted: |
Yes |
Additional Policies: |
class attendance policies set by individual instructors, hazing prohibited |
Popular Events: |
Casino Night, Muskiepalooza, game shows, comedians and musical artists |
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