Monmouth University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	Suburb: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	2,050
Student to faculty ratio	12 to 1
Acceptance rate	84%
Students retention rate	84%
On-time graduation rate	69%

Located in West Long Branch, New Jersey, Monmouth is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 84% indicates that Monmouth is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Monmouth University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 12-to-1, Monmouth emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Monmouth boasts an impressive student retention rate of 84% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 81% and 74%, respectively.

Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

83.5%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$41,680

Cost of attendance at Monmouth University in 2022 for students from New Jersey.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New Jersey's average	$14,503
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$41,680

Cost of attendance at Monmouth University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New Jersey's average	$25,443
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 98 of freshman students at Monmouth University received on average $27,761 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$27,761

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	309	34%	$5,206	$1,608,702
Other Federal Grant	611	66%	$3,881	$2,371,078
State Grant/Scholarships	278	30%	$10,266	$2,854,077
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	906	98%	$21,993	$19,926,108
Total Grant & Scholarships	906	98%	$27,761	$25,151,263

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Monmouth University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Monmouth University students is 69.2%. Female students graduated at a rate of 70.2%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 67.8%.

69.2%

asian 68.3% 28 students
African American 57.4% 35 students
white 71.1% 565 students
unknown 75.0% 30 students
hispanic 65.6% 105 students
International Students 62.5% 5 students
Mixed Race 57.1% 12 students

Sport Conferences

Football Big South Conference
Baseball Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference
Basketball Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference
Track and Cross Country Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Monmouth University provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Monmouth University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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