Muskingum University
Former names | Muskingum College (1837–2009) |
|---|---|
| Motto | Omne trium perfectum (Latin) |
Motto in English | Everything of the three perfect (Note: the seal depicts a laurel wreath, lamp, and Bible symbolizing body, mind, and soul.) |
| Type | Private university |
| Established | 1837 |
Religious affiliation | Presbyterian |
Academic affiliations | APCU CIC |
| Endowment | $76.9 million (2020) |
| President | Susan Schneider Hasseler |
| Students | 2,108 (fall 2023) |
| Undergraduates | 1,524 (fall 2023) |
| Postgraduates | 584 (fall 2023) |
| Location | , U.S. 39°59′53″N 81°44′17″W / 39.998°N 81.738°W |
| Campus | Rural, 225 acres (91 ha) |
| Colors | Black and Magenta |
| Nickname | Fighting Muskies |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division III – OAC |
| Website | muskingum.edu |
Muskingum University is a private university in New Concord, Ohio, United States. Chartered in 1837 as Muskingum College, the institution is affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (USA). New Concord is located in far eastern Muskingum County, which derives its name from the Muskingum River. It offers more than 60 undergraduate majors and graduate programs and enrolled 2,100 students in 2023. Muskingum's campus consists of 21 buildings, a football stadium, and a small lake which all sit atop 225 acres (0.91 km2) of rolling hills overlooking New Concord. Alumni are referred to as the "Long Magenta Line" and students are known simply as "Muskies", while its athletic teams are called the "Fighting Muskies".