Monmouth College

Monmouth, Illinois
4-year Private university
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Overview

Monmouth College is a private institution established in 1853 with rural setting located at Monmouth. It is ranked 129 in National Liberal Arts Colleges in 2024 edition of Best Colleges. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 755. It practices semester-based academic calendar.

#129 in National Liberal Arts Colleges
Setting
Rural
Location Monmouth, Illinois
Type 4-year Private
Year Founded 1853
Selectivity Low
Size Small
755 Undergraduates
Website http://www.monmouthcollege.edu

Learning

11:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Business/Marketing
Most Popular Major

Majors Available

  • Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
  • Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
  • Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Education
  • English Language And Literature/Letters
  • Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
  • History
  • Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
  • Mathematics And Statistics
  • Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
  • Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Physical Sciences
  • Psychology
  • Social Sciences
  • Theology And Religious Vocations
  • Visual And Performing Arts

Cost

$55,660
Cost of Attendance
$18,467
Average Student Contribution
Instate Tution Fee $37,674
Outstate Tuition Fee $37,674
Room and Board Fees $10,606
$31,283 Median Salary After 2 years of Graduation

Applying

66% (Low Selectivity) Acceptance Rate
Admission Difficulty: Difficult
$0 Application Fee
3.49 Average High School GPA

Application Requirements

SAT/ACT Required
SAT/ACT Writing (essay) Not Required
SAT Subject Test Considered
Essay or Personal Statement Not Required
SAT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
ACT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range

How to Apply?

Accepts CommonApp
Apply College's Own Application Portal

For International Students

79 Minimum TOEFL Score
TOEFL Requirement: Required
IELTS, MELAB, DET, ELS Other English Language Tests Accepted
(in lieu of TOEFL)
TOEFL Waived if

Applicant has auccessfully completed 3 or more years of high school in English language or scored a minimum of 940 in SAT or 18 in ACT

Deadlines for Fall Intake Applications
Nov
15
Early Action Deadline
Apr
01
Regular Decision Deadline
Rolling Admission
Jan
15
Priority Application Deadline
Transfer Applications
--
--
Transfer Applications Deadline
For Financial Aid
Jan
01
Financial Aid Priority Application Deadline
--
--
Financial Aid Application Deadline

Scholarships and Financial Aid

$40,685 Average Financial Aid

Need-based Aid

$34,679 Average Need-based Aid
Cost of Attendance for out-of-state students: $55,660
86% Students with need received Financial Aid
39% Students had their need fully met
Deadline for need-based financial application Priority Deadline: January 1
Forms to be submitted FAFSA

Merit Scholarships

Available
Admiral's Scholarship
Total Worth full-tuition award
Eligibility first-time freshmen students
Minimum Criteria A minimum 3.6 cumulative high school GPA
Requirement for maintenance renewable for up to four years and an educational enrichment fund
Separate application needed Yes
Application deadline N/A
Trustees' Scholarship
Total Worth Full Tuition
Eligibility first-time freshmen students
Minimum Criteria A minimum 3.6 cumulative high school GPA
Requirement for maintenance renewable for up to four years
Separate application needed Yes
Application deadline N/A
President's Scholarship
Total Worth up to $34,000 annually
Eligibility --
Minimum Criteria --
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed Yes
Application deadline N/A
Dean's Scholarship
Total Worth up to $32,000 per year for new first year students, and up to $29,000 per year for new transfer students
Eligibility new first year students and new transfer students
Minimum Criteria --
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed --
Application deadline N/A

Other Scholarships

Art Scholarships
Total Worth up to $3000 total per year
Details Interested students should submit a portfolio of 8-10 works that best represent the student’s skills and interests.
Theatre Scholarships
Total Worth up to $3,000 per year
Details Students with a theatre background and the desire to hone their talents while at Monmouth College are invited to audition for a Theatre Scholarship, regardless of their intended major! Fine Arts scholarships in the areas of Music, Art and Theatre range in value up to $3,000 per year, are renewable, and are awarded in addition to academic scholarships.
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Students

755 Total Undergraduate Enrollment
School Size: Small
71% Freshmen return to Sophomore Year
50% Students graduate within 6 years