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Monmouth University
West Long Branch, NJ · Private nonprofit · Large suburb · Website
- Admission rate
- 89%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $30,978
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 72%
- Median earnings
- $72,737
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Monmouth University is a private nonprofit college in West Long Branch, NJ with 3,684 undergraduates. It admits 89% of applicants, and admitted students average 1223 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $30,978 per year ($18,657 for families earning under $30,000). 72% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $72,737 ten years after enrolling.
private nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 89%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 8,410
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 7,530
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 13%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing580–660
200800
SAT Math560–650
200800
ACT Composite24–29
136
What Monmouth University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkRequired
- Class rankNot considered
- Essay or personal statementRequired
- RecommendationsRequired
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceConsidered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $63,767
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $48,299
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$18,657
- $30–48k$16,534
- $48–75k$26,514
- $75–110k$33,021
- $110k+$40,191
Get a personal estimate with Monmouth University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 72%
- Freshman retention
- 80%
- Median earnings
- $72,737
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $25,500
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 3,684
- Student–faculty ratio
- 12:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 35%
- White68%
- Hispanic18%
- Black5%
- Asian2%
Monmouth University FAQ
What is Monmouth University's acceptance rate?+
Monmouth University admits 89% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for Monmouth University?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 580–660 on SAT Reading and Writing and 560–650 on SAT Math; the average total is 1223.
What ACT score do you need for Monmouth University?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 24–29.
Is Monmouth University test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Monmouth University?+
In Fall 2023, 8,410 students applied to Monmouth University and 7,530 were admitted; 975 enrolled.
Does Monmouth University consider legacy status?+
No. Monmouth University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Monmouth University require an essay?+
Monmouth University reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Monmouth University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $63,767 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $30,978.
What is Monmouth University's graduation rate?+
72% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 185572 · How we use this data
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