Monmouth College
Liberal arts college · Monmouth, IL · 702 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
91%
Accessible
SAT (middle 50%)
1000–1210
ACT (middle 50%)
20–27
Average net price
$17,612
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$58,967
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
58%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Monmouth College?
Monmouth College accepts about 91 of every 100 applicants (91%), which makes it accessible. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 1000 and 1210 on the SAT. A score at or above 1210 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 1000, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 20–27.
The latest federal data says Monmouth College is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Monmouth College's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Monmouth College cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $58,967 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $17,612 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $45,802 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$45,802
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$45,802
- Room & board$12,378
- Total cost of attendance$58,967
- Average net price after grants$17,612
Popular majors
Business, Parks, Recreation & Fitness, Education, Psychology, Visual & Performing Arts.
Monmouth College FAQ
- What is Monmouth College's acceptance rate?
- 91% — accessible.
- What SAT score do you need for Monmouth College?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 1000–1210. Aim for 1210 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for Monmouth College?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 20–27.
- Is Monmouth College test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Monmouth College is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Monmouth College's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Monmouth College cost?
- About $58,967 a year before aid; $17,612 on average after grants.
- What is Monmouth College's FAFSA school code?
- 001725. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Monmouth College receives your information.
- What is Monmouth College's graduation rate?
- 58% of students finish within six years.
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