Monmouth College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4480 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1250 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1174 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #49 of 100 | In Illinois |
| #1911 of 2,556 | For Classics and Ancient History |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Presbyterian Church (USA)
- Acceptance rate
- 91%
- Undergraduates
- 767
- Male:Female Ratio
- 50:50
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Website
- ou.monmouthcollege.edu
Monmouth College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Monmouth College has an acceptance rate of 91% and is among the 36% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 91% | 90% | 92% |
| Applicants | 1,818 | 987 | 811 |
| Admissions | 1,649 | 890 | 743 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 231 | 125 | 104 |
1 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
63 or 27%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1010
or below
75% of them
had 1210
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Monmouth College are 1010-1210 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
18 or 8%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 24
or below
75% of them
had 28
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Monmouth College are 24-28 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 522 (68%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 90 (12%) |
| Black or African American | 67 (9%) |
| Two or more races | 30 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 26 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 19 (2%) |
| Asian | 11 (1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Monmouth College is $20,237 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $15,626 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $16,110 |
| $48-75K | $18,196 |
| $75-110K | $19,660 |
| $110K+ | $23,988 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $42,064 |
| Tuition in-state | $42,064 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $42,064 |
| Fee in-district | $150 |
| Fee in-state | $150 |
| Fee out-of-state | $150 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,034 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $10,196 |
| Room charge | $5,566 |
| Meal charge | $4,630 |
Monmouth College majors
Monmouth College has granted 149 bachelor's degrees across 30 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Monmouth College.
| Major | Bachelor |
|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 29 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 15 |
| Psychology, General | 14 |
| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 8 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 8 |
| Accounting | 7 |
| Biopsychology | 6 |
| English Language and Literature & Letters, Other | 6 |
| Political Science and Government, General | 6 |
| History, General | 5 |
| Public Relations & Image Management | 5 |
| Mathematics, General | 4 |
| Neurobiology and Anatomy | 4 |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 4 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 3 |
| Economics, General | 3 |
| Physics, General | 3 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 3 |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 2 |
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 2 |
| International & Globalization Studies | 2 |
| Sociology, General | 2 |
| Chemistry, General | 1 |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 1 |
| Data Science, General | 1 |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 1 |
| Philosophy | 1 |
| Sociology and Anthropology | 1 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 1 |
| Grand Total | 149 |
Monmouth College has a graduation rate of 57%, which is among the 45% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 57% | 53% | 61% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Monmouth College has published 871 scientific papers with 8,900 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Computer Science, Law, Physics, Philosophy, Engineering, Sociology, Environmental Science, and Biology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 25 | 76 |
| 1992 | 22 | 66 |
| 1993 | 17 | 72 |
| 1994 | 38 | 86 |
| 1995 | 19 | 69 |
| 1996 | 10 | 92 |
| 1997 | 9 | 74 |
| 1998 | 7 | 91 |
| 1999 | 6 | 89 |
| 2000 | 8 | 119 |
| 2001 | 5 | 93 |
| 2002 | 15 | 171 |
| 2003 | 20 | 128 |
| 2004 | 9 | 167 |
| 2005 | 8 | 169 |
| 2006 | 7 | 170 |
| 2007 | 14 | 165 |
| 2008 | 10 | 200 |
| 2009 | 10 | 219 |
| 2010 | 15 | 226 |
| 2011 | 15 | 321 |
| 2012 | 14 | 309 |
| 2013 | 13 | 327 |
| 2014 | 17 | 374 |
| 2015 | 18 | 351 |
| 2016 | 28 | 354 |
| 2017 | 19 | 319 |
| 2018 | 36 | 379 |
| 2019 | 13 | 512 |
| 2020 | 18 | 467 |
| 2021 | 30 | 528 |
| 2022 | 16 | 432 |
| 2023 | 13 | 436 |
Monmouth College alumni
-
James Stockdale
- Occupations
- politicianaircraft pilotmilitary officer
- Biography
-
James Bond "Jim" Stockdale was a United States Navy vice admiral and aviator who was awarded the Medal of Honor in the Vietnam War, during which he was a prisoner of war for over seven years.
-
Ilo Wallace
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Ilo Wallace was the wife of Henry A. Wallace, the 33rd vice president of the United States. She was the second lady of the United States from 1941 until 1945. She was the sponsor of the battleship USS Iowa.
-
Joe Tait
- Occupations
- sports journalist
- Biography
-
Joseph Tait was an American sports broadcaster who was the play-by-play announcer on radio for the Cleveland Cavaliers of the National Basketball Association (NBA) and both TV and radio for the Cleveland Indians of Major League Baseball. With the exception of two seasons in the early 1980s and illness during his final season, he was the Cavaliers' radio announcer from the team's inception in 1970 through the 2010–11 season. He won the Basketball Hall of Fame 2010 Curt Gowdy Media Award.
-
Robert Hugo Dunlap
- Occupations
- military officer
- Biography
-
Robert Hugo Dunlap was a United States Marine Corps major who received the Medal of Honor for heroism above and beyond the call of duty as a captain of a rifle company during the Battle of Iwo Jima in World War II.
General info
| Founded | 1853 |
|---|---|
| Motto | Lux Light |
| Colors | red, white |
| Academic calendar | August to May (August - December; January-May) |
| Total FTE staff | 213 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
Location and contacts
| Address | 700 E Broadway Monmouth, Illinois, 61462-1998 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 9,000 |
| Phone | 3094572311 |