Overview



Monmouth University
West Long Branch, NJ, USA
Private
4 Year
Overview
Originally founded as a junior college, Monmouth University is a 4-year private school near the Jersey shore. Monmouth grants bachelor’s degrees in over 40 academic majors and also provides an opportunity for students to earn an undergrad and graduate degree in five years. For rock music fans, the Monmouth campus is home to The Bruce Springsteen Special Collection, the official archives for The Boss’s written works and archives. Furthermore, Monmouth hosts its own student-run record label called Blue Hawk Records where students participate in real world music industry jobs from talent scouting to marketing.
Acceptance Rate:
91%
Average Net Price:
$31,594
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town
Average GPA
3.6
Average ACT Composite
22
Average SAT Composite
1150
Virtual Tour
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $44,850 |
Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $44,850 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $17,738 |
Books and Supplies | $1000 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$20,011
$30k - $48k
$19,117
$48k - $75k
$27,540
$75k - $110k
$33,176
$110k+
$37,097
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: finaid@monmouth.edu
Aid & Grants
0
100
70%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
30%
Average Aid Per Year
$28,366
30%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$4,866
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$22,516
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
25%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$10738
65%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$4,866
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$39,759
$30k - $48k
$35,723
$48k - $75k
$32,490
$75k - $110k
$23,312
$110k+
$21,716
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$64,379,696
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$15,799,821
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
65%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$10,722
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$21,500
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$258
Students receiving federal loans
63%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,340
Average Other Loans Per Year
$22,044
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
7937
Students Applied
80%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
176
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
---|---|---|
Early Decision Acceptance is binding so student must attend college if accepted. | November 15 | |
Early Action Acceptance is not binding, but student will receive admissions decision earlier. | December 1 | |
Fall Regular Decision | March 1 | |
Spring Regular Decision | December 1 |
Application Fee
$60
Fee waivers availableApplications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
In-State Students
70%
Out-Of-State Students
22%
2%
Submitting ACT
23%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 22
0
36
Average SAT Composite: 1150
0
1600
SAT Percentiles
Math
25th
550
75th
640
Reading
25th
560
75th
660
3.6
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA
3.75+
24%
3.50 - 3.74
21%
3.25 - 3.49
22%
3.00 - 3.24
18%
2.50 - 2.99
15%
2.00 - 2.49
2%
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Top 10%
15
Top 25%
44
Top 50%
80
Admissions Resources
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
5,027
Total Number of Undergrads
3,811
0
100
64%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
74%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
12:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- ROTC Army
- ROTC Air Force
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes
2-19 Students
42%
20-39 Students
57%
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
42
Majors
A B M D
A B M D | |
---|---|
BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES | |
BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES | |
COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS | |
COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES | |
EDUCATION | |
ENGINEERING | |
ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS | |
FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS | |
HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS | ✓ ✓ |
HISTORY | ✓ ✓ |
HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES | |
LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES | |
MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS | |
MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES | |
PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, FITNESS, AND KINESIOLOGY | |
PHYSICAL SCIENCES | |
PSYCHOLOGY | |
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS | |
SOCIAL SCIENCES | |
VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS |
Faculty Overview
Gender
Male
Female
US National: 42%
US National: 48%
Ethnicity
African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
White
Hispanic
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Male
Female
37%
US National: 44%63%
US National: 56%Residency
In-State Students
70%
Out-Of-State Students
22%
Size of Town
Suburb or town
US States Represented
30
Countries Represented
27
Ethnicity
African American
5%
Asian/Pacific Islander
2%
Hispanic
17%
White
69%
Multiracial
3%
Unknown
3%
Percent of First Generation Students
32%
Student Organizations
122
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
No
On Campus Women's Center
Yes
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
41%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
No
0
100
40%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Hawks
School Colors
midnight navy and white
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Colonial Athletic Association
Intramural Sports
15
Sports Club
19
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
No
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$55,900
Top 5 Employers
SAP
Scribe America
KPMG
PricewaterhouseCoopers
Meridian Health
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$21,500
Loan Default Rate
6%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$258
REVIEWS
Read What Students Are SayingThe classes here are small. All of your classes will never reach 40, so forget about large lecture halls. I love the classes; because of the small class size, you get to learn much more and have a great relationship with your professor. Your professor knows who you are; you are not just a number, like you are at larger schools. The professors are very helpful and if you want to succeed, there is a lot of help and resources everywhere on campus.
Joanna from Staten Island, NY
The classes at MU are really good, especially when you get into your major. Class sizes are really small, and the professors are always willing to meet with you and are also really understanding. MU has a lot of resources if you are not doing well, like the Writing Center, the Math Center, and the Tutoring Center, which can match you with a tutor for any class you are taking.
Stefania from Matawan, NJ
There is always something new to learn here. All the professors have something new to offer and you'll never get bored in class!
Katelyn from Manville, NJ
The programs here are great and definitely will prepare you for future careers. The small class sizes really help the learning process, and most professors are able to learn your names. There are a lot of options for scheduling classes to meet everyone's needs. Monmouth has a ton of student support services that can be easily accessed such as tutoring services and a writing center. Lastly, the library is huge and filled with sources and places to work.
Rachel
After High school I had thought that I had learned all there is to know about the world, but I was WAY off. The professors at MU have much more to share than your average high school class. The professors are always willing to share past experiences with the class making it much more interactive as well as interesting. A good amount of my professors have studied abroad in the past and they love to share those cultures with the class. Besides the professors the class sizes are extremely small compared to much larger universities, especially in the art departments. This allows students to have much more of a one-on-one session with the teachers.
Kelly from Edison, NJ
The faculty are extremely helpful and care about the students. They make the transition to college-level education simple and efficient. Most importantly though they are flexible and work with you to get you the help you need.
Matthew-Donald from Niantic, CT
Monmouth was the best experience of my life. I received a very well-rounded education and was involved in several organizations. I made long-lasting friendships and often reminisce about many experiences had on and off campus during my time there.
Justin from Gibbstown, NJ
Monmouth University is a beautiful school. All of the professors as well as the rest of the staff are always willing to help. You never feel alone when you are on campus because everyone around is so friendly.
Isis from Old Bridge, NJ
Monmouth University is a beautiful and very attractive campus. There are academic programs set up for the student's success, many of which I personally benefit from. Additionally, the campus is very diverse, filled with people from all over the state, country and the rest of the world!
Audra from North Middletown, NJ
Coming from an internationally geared educational background, Monmouth could offer more; but that doesn't mean that what they do offer isn't enough. Let me put it simply: education is what you make it. Monmouth's relatively easy curriculum has forced me to strive for my own stars and aspire to be the best that I can be, even when that means blowing teachers away. In terms of cultural learning, too, Monmouth has much to offer (especially to those from out of state, like me).
Tess from Colorado Springs, CO
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