# Monmouth College

Monmouth, IL. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/monmouth-college

Monmouth College is a private nonprofit college in Monmouth, IL with 702 undergraduates. It admits 91% of applicants, and admitted students average 1128 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $17,612 per year ($16,848 for families earning under $30,000). 58% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $54,098 ten years after enrolling.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 91% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test optional (considered if submitted) (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 1,614 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 1,398 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | 500–620 (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | 500–590 (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | 20–27 (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $58,967 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $17,612 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | $16,848 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $15,446 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $12,957 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | $15,755 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | $21,662 (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 702 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 58% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $54,098 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | $26,250 (FY2024) |

## What Monmouth College considers in admissions (Fall 2023)

- High school record: Required
- High school GPA: Required
- College-prep coursework: Required
- Class rank: Considered
- Essay or personal statement: Considered
- Recommendations: Considered
- Demonstrated competencies: Not considered
- Legacy status: Considered
- Work experience: Considered
- English proficiency test: Required

## FAQ

**What is Monmouth College's acceptance rate?**

Monmouth College admits 91% of applicants, which makes it open.

**What SAT score do you need for Monmouth College?**

The middle 50% of admitted students scored 500–620 on SAT Reading and Writing and 500–590 on SAT Math; the average total is 1128.

**What ACT score do you need for Monmouth College?**

The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 20–27.

**Is Monmouth College test optional?**

Test optional (considered if submitted).

**How many students apply to Monmouth College?**

In Fall 2023, 1,614 students applied to Monmouth College and 1,398 were admitted; 211 enrolled.

**Does Monmouth College consider legacy status?**

Yes. Monmouth College reported that legacy status is considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

**Does Monmouth College require an essay?**

Monmouth College reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).

**How much does Monmouth College cost?**

The sticker cost of attendance is $58,967 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $17,612.

**What is Monmouth College's graduation rate?**

58% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.


## Sources

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
- IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023): https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/DataFiles.aspx
- IPEDS unit ID 147341. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology