Monmouth University

West Long Branch, New Jersey
4-year Private university
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Overview

Monmouth University is a private institution established in 1933 with suburban setting located at West Long Branch. It is ranked 17 in Regional Universities North in 2024 edition of Best Colleges. Its tuition and fees are $44,850 (2023-24). It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 3,811 . It practices semester-based academic calendar.

#17 in Regional Universities North
Setting
Suburban
Location West Long Branch, New Jersey
Type 4-year Private
Year Founded 1933
Selectivity Unselective
Size Small
3,811 Undergraduates
Website http://www.monmouth.edu

Learning

12:1
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
  • 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
  • Mathematics And Statistics
  • Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
  • Physical Sciences
  • Psychology
  • Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Sciences
  • Visual And Performing Arts

Cost

$64,273
Cost of Attendance
For out-of-state students
$31,300
Average Student Contribution
Instate Tution Fee $44,850
Outstate Tuition Fee --
Room and Board Fees $17,738
$41,881 Median Salary After 2 years of Graduation

Applying

91% (Unselective) Acceptance Rate
Admission Difficulty: Minimally Difficult
$60 Application Fee
Application Fee Waiver Available
3.6 Average High School GPA

Application Requirements

SAT/ACT Required
SAT/ACT Writing (essay) Not Required
SAT Subject Test Not Required
Essay or Personal Statement 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, CAE, MELAB Other English Language Tests Accepted
(in lieu of TOEFL)
TOEFL Waived if

Applicant is from an English speaking country and has submitted SAT score

Deadlines for Fall Intake Applications
Dec
01
Early Action Deadline
Nov
15
Early Decision Deadline
Mar
01
Regular Decision Deadline
Transfer Applications
Aug
15
Transfer Applications Deadline
For Financial Aid
Dec
01
Financial Aid Priority Application Deadline
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--
Financial Aid Application Deadline

Scholarships and Financial Aid

$39,749 Average Financial Aid

Need-based Aid

$13,989 Average Need-based Aid
Cost of Attendance for out-of-state students: $64,273
71% Students with need received Financial Aid
17.6% Students had their need fully met
Deadline for need-based financial application Priority Deadline: February 15
Forms to be submitted FAFSA

Merit Scholarships

Available
Monmouth Academic Award
Total Worth --
Eligibility All incoming freshmen and transfer students
Minimum Criteria based on their cumulative high school grade point average and, if submitted, their standardized test scores
Requirement for maintenance Maintain a grade point average of at least 2.0
Separate application needed --
Application deadline N/A

Other Scholarships

Great Lawn Grant
Total Worth up to $6,500 for first-time students and $3,000 for transfer students
Details The Great Lawn Grant is awarded by Monmouth University to undergraduate students on the basis of unmet financial need and academic performance. Awards are automatically granted to qualified students and are valued at up to $6,500 for first-time students and $3,000 for transfer students (not to exceed direct costs). Awards are available only to students who are completing their first bachelor’s degree.
Shadow Lawn Grant
Total Worth $2,500 per year
Details All students will automatically be reviewed by the Office of Undergraduate Admission and there is no separate application process for the grant. The scholarship is renewable each year, provided that the student has a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0, is full-time (12 or more credits), and is pursuing a degree in a major within the School of Science.
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Students

3,811 Total Undergraduate Enrollment
School Size: Small
79% Freshmen return to Sophomore Year
60% Students graduate within 6 years