About Monmouth University

Founded in 1933, Monmouth University. is a Private college. Located in New Jersey, which is a city setting in New Jersey, the campus itself is Suburban. The campus is home to 4,707 full time undergraduate students, and 1,664 full time graduate students.

The Monmouth University Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 13:1. There are 302 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Monmouth University include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate77%
Application Deadline
Application Fee50
SAT Range930-1120
ACT Range21-25

Admissions at are considered Less Selective, with ,31% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 12 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

87% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 55% were in the top quarter, and 20% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Monmouth University.

10%
“We”re apathetic”
48%
“We know about current events and vote”
37%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
5%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
15%
“We save it for the classroom”
23%
“Sometimes, but not often”
53%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
10%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
2%
“I only go out in groups”
10%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
89%
“I feel extremely safe”
23%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
49%
“We bought the gear”
28%
“We live for the big game”
5%
“It”s not really our thing”
15%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
68%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
13%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
8%
“Available in class”
27%
“They keep regular office hours”
65%
“They”re always available”
5%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
18%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
61%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
16%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
5%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
13%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
35%
“We only party on weekends”
47%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
6%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
45%
“There might be people who do”
32%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
16%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
10%
“We”re apathetic”
48%
“We know about current events and vote”
37%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
5%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
15%
“We save it for the classroom”
23%
“Sometimes, but not often”
53%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
10%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
2%
“I only go out in groups”
10%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
89%
“I feel extremely safe”
23%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
49%
“We bought the gear”
28%
“We live for the big game”
5%
“It”s not really our thing”
15%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
68%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
13%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
8%
“Available in class”
27%
“They keep regular office hours”
65%
“They”re always available”
5%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
18%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
61%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
16%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
5%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
13%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
35%
“We only party on weekends”
47%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
6%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
45%
“There might be people who do”
32%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
16%
“There”s a huge drug scene”

Monmouth University REVIEWS

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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    67 Students rated on-campus housing 3.3 stars. 13 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    49 Students rated off-campus housing 3.7 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    73 Students rated campus food 3.5 stars. 27 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    73 Students rated campus facilities 4.2 stars. 48 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    73 Students rated class size 4.5 stars. 66 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    73 Students rated school activities 4 stars. 42 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    72 Students rated local services 4.1 stars. 50 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    73 Students rated academics 4 stars. 40 % gave the school a 5.0.

What's your overall opinion of Monmouth University?

30 Students rated Monmouth University

Anya - 01/30/2023

When I visited Monmouth University in November, the campus was beautiful and I enjoyed the tour. My tour guide was really nice and got to know the visitors.

alyssa - 10/28/2020

It is a perfect size school, where classes don't typically exceed 25-30 students, so you can interact with professors, make connections and actually learn. The campus life is beautiful and the surrounding area offers tons of things to do. The only downside is the large tuition, though they offer a lot of scholarship money for students, there is no need for such a high tuition.

Idelis

Monmouth University, is great if you want to go to a small school. The professors know who you are which comes to a great advantage when you need help with the coursework. It's also a small community so everybody knows each other and it's great to make friends.

Taylor

Monmouth University is a beautiful school located a mile from the New Jersey shoreline. The campus is medium sized with historical buildings in which are well preserved. The campus is upkept maintenance wise as well as the campus facilities remaining sanitary. The University offers stellar sports fields to provide the best experiences.

Monmouth University FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at Monmouth University?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Monmouth University is 77%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    Stay classy, Jess. I mean it: hold yourself to the standards that you set for yourself. Don't be a people pleaser. You're going to meet people who don't understand or care what you're going through, and they're going to weigh you down. There's nothing you can do about that: that's life. But as long as you stay classy, you'll rise above them. Pick your battles. Know when to walk away. Use your inside voice. As long as you can maintain your level of class through this all, then you're going to be the best that you can be. College is the time to reinvent yourself. Yes, mistakes have been made. But once you get to school, you don't have to be the same mousey girl who ate her lunch alone in the back of the library. So get out there, Jess. When in doubt, pinky out. You can do anything as long as you keep your shoulders back and your chin up. So stay classy, Jess. I love you.

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  3. Describe the students at your school.

    My class mates are diverse and come rom all types of backrounds. Most are from around the state of New Jersery and wanted to get out of their perents house to get the college experience but not go to far from home. Everyone is very friendly , outgoing, social, and willing to help. Eveyone here is focused on their futrue and gettign a good career. Their are lost of social events in which students gather to have a good time. I have met people at Monmouth that I will network with the most of my life.

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  4. Is the stereotype of students at your school accurate?

    There are a lot of white students, it is a big majority, but there is still small groups of minorities. Also there are a lot of students with money, but many students who do not have money still earn schloarships to come study here. I would say a lot of people are not rich here.

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  5. What are the academics like at your school?

    Academics at Monmouth are excellent. Professors really push students to get the best out of them. Teachers do not just give A's out at Monmouth. You are really pushed to show that you have critical thinking skills. Teachers also use a lot of hands-on projects in which you work with other students, which makes leaders into strong group leaders. All students are also required to have an Ex-Ed requirement which can be fullfilled by internship or study aboard. This is a great experience for students to see and understand the real world.

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  6. What is the stereotype of students at your school?

    All the girls are the same, Monmouth is like community college

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  7. What is your overall opinion of this school?

    I think Monmouth is the perfect size. You can walk to all your classes- no buses to get around. You get to know a lot of the students, but it still feels like there is so many more people students can know. People sometimes react when I say I go to Monmouth that "oh you're going to the rich Brookdale", but I really do not see it as that. This in no way is an easy school to get into and requires a lot more dedication and work then a community college. One of the biggest problems Monmouth students are faced with is dealing with the community. We are surrounded by gorgeous beach towns such as Deal and West Long Branch. Many of these communities do not like that students rent homes here, but it is a fact that students need homes to live in. Students must try to respect the fact that families do live here, but the communities must also learn to give students a chance.

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  8. What are the most popular student activities/groups?

    I'm not sure what is the most popular activity at my school

    Read all  33 answers
  9. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    The size and the location.

    Read all  31 answers
  10. What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

    I wish that I knew more about computers and law, since my high school did not prepare me very well in either of these subjects.

    Read all  13 answers
  11. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    my school has a very good theater program and is in a great location. It is right by the beach and also an hour and a half away from new york city. It's the best of both worlds

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  12. What's the most frustrating thing about your school?

    The most frustrating thing about my school is the lack of meal options. It gets frustrating having to eat the same things day after day. I wish they would expand the menu, and add more vegetarian options.

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  13. What kind of person should attend this school?

    This school is great for anyone that likes a medium to small campus only a mile away from the beach, as well as athletes looking to make a career in sports. . Many people who love to surf and swim come to our school. It's full of a rich history and a historical background. The school takes great measures in making sure we are "green" and keeping the campus beautiful.The school offers great career advice, and if you don't feel comfortable in your major, they will help you change it and find a place where you are happy.

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  14. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    Somone who is not willing to work hard and is not interested in getting involved should not attend this school. At Monmouth University school work can be hard and a student must be ready to send a night in the library. Greek Life is the primary source of being social at the school so if one wants to have a social life but not join Greek Life then Monmouth is not for them.

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  15. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    This school provides a solid academic education, with a wide variety of classes and extremely knowledgable professors who offer a plethora of resources for those who are willing to work for it and are actually interested in furthering their education.

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  16. What's unique about your campus?

    The small class size. Not overwhelming.

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  17. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    I think that it is essntial to be involed with the school activities. If not it can get pretty boring for your social life.

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  18. What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

    I tell my friends that class sizes are really small allowing for more close-knit learning.

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  19. What is the stereotype of students at your school? Is this stereotype accurate?

    Many rich and overpriviledged white kids come here.

    Read all  4 answers

Student Body

Students

57%

female

43%

male

4,707

Total Undergrad Enrollment

1,664

Total Grad Students

16%

Out-Of-State

84%

In-State

N/A

International

Organizations

70

Student Organizations

5

Fraternities

7

Sororities

Housing

Yes

On-Campus Housing

30%

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
N/A
% Asian/Pacific Islander
3%
% Black or African-American
5%
% Hispanic/Latino
12%
% White or Caucasian
72%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

99% of students attending Monmouth University receive some sort of financial aid. 32% were awarded federal grants. While 73% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$35,364

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$1,234

Books and Supplies

$12,941

Room and Board

49,539

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$17,763
$30 - $48K
$21,593
$48 - $75K
$28,334
$75 - $110K
$32,704
$110K & UP
$36,043

We use student reviews and the most current publicly available data on our school pages. As such, we don't typically remove or edit college information. Sources for school statistics and data include the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Portions of college data include copyrighted material, which is reproduced on this website by permission of Wintergreen Orchard House, a division of Carnegie Communications. © 2009-2016 by Wintergreen Orchard House. All rights reserved.

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