Monmouth College

Monmouth College

Monmouth, IL, USA
Private
4 Year

KC's Review

Review of Monmouth College

from Troy, IL

Describe your college in three sentences.

Monmouth is a prestigious liberal arts college in the MidWest. Many graduates go on to have jobs in competitive and well-paying fields.

Do you have any tips for prospective students?

Make sure to take a visit, or two - that was how I ultimately fell in love with Monmouth.

Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?

Classes are touch and challenging. They 100% value liberal arts and it shows through their curriculum.

Describe the dorm life at your college.

You have to opportunity to move up in living as your progress through college. The dorms are generally well kept and provide for a nice atmosphere.

Describe the food and dining at your college.

The cafeteria has a variety of options in buffet style. Times are decent. There are also a number of other places to eat on campus such as a sub shop, chinese, pasta, etc - though it is not generally very healthy, but they are taking measures to ensure that there are healthier options.

What’s there to do for fun at your college?

Monmouth is a small rural town surrounded by smaller rural towns but there is not shortage of things to do on and off campus and in surrounding towns such as Galesburg and Macomb.

Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?

Your money is well spent. You get the college experience and the education is phenomenal.

Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

We have founders day, Homecoming is usual a big one for alumni and football game attendance.

Are you involved in any clubs or activities?

There are a variety of clubs and activities for any interests at all from Big Brothers Big Sisters, to Anime Club, to clubs for political science students/those interested. No shortage of things to get involved in!

Are you involved in any clubs or activities?

Greek life is prominent. I have many friends in sororities and fraternities. Monmouth College was actually the birthplace of 2 Greek sororities.

How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?

24 hours and very friendly!