Monmouth University
Private college · West Long Branch, NJ · 3,684 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
89%
Accessible
SAT (middle 50%)
1140–1310
ACT (middle 50%)
24–29
Average net price
$30,978
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$63,767
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
72%
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 University?
Monmouth University accepts about 89 of every 100 applicants (89%), 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 1140 and 1310 on the SAT. A score at or above 1310 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 1140, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 24–29.
The latest federal data says Monmouth University 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 University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Monmouth University cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $63,767 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $30,978 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 $48,299 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$48,299
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$48,299
- Room & board$18,336
- Total cost of attendance$63,767
- Average net price after grants$30,978
Popular majors
Business, Health Professions & Nursing, Criminal Justice, Communications, Psychology.
Monmouth University FAQ
- What is Monmouth University's acceptance rate?
- 89% — accessible.
- What SAT score do you need for Monmouth University?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 1140–1310. Aim for 1310 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for Monmouth University?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 24–29.
- Is Monmouth University test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Monmouth University 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 University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Monmouth University cost?
- About $63,767 a year before aid; $30,978 on average after grants.
- What is Monmouth University's FAFSA school code?
- 002616. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Monmouth University receives your information.
- What is Monmouth University's graduation rate?
- 72% of students finish within six years.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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