Monmouth College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4612 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1277 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1201 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #51 of 100 | In Illinois |
| #1477 of 1,562 | For Media Studies |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Presbyterian Church (USA)
- Acceptance rate
- 87%
- Undergraduates
- 727
- Male:Female Ratio
- 52:48
- 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 87% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 87% | 84% | 91% |
| Applicants | 1,614 | 957 | 632 |
| Admissions | 1,398 | 802 | 574 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 211 | 130 | 78 |
3 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
64 or 30%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1010
or below
75% of them
had 1230
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Monmouth College are 1010-1230 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
8 or 4%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 20
or below
75% of them
had 27
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Monmouth College are 20-27 (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 | 502 (69%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 86 (12%) |
| Black or African American | 71 (10%) |
| Two or more races | 25 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 21 (3%) |
| Asian | 12 (2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 8 (1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Monmouth College is $19,088 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 | $12,780 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $14,353 |
| $48-75K | $15,568 |
| $75-110K | $18,615 |
| $110K+ | $22,788 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $43,320 |
| Tuition in-state | $43,320 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $43,320 |
| Fee in-district | $200 |
| Fee in-state | $200 |
| Fee out-of-state | $200 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,029 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $10,606 |
| Room charge | $5,790 |
| Meal charge | $4,816 |
Monmouth College majors
Monmouth College has granted 183 bachelor's degrees across 35 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Monmouth College.
| Major | Bachelor |
|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 24 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 20 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 12 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 10 |
| Psychology, General | 9 |
| Biopsychology | 8 |
| Chemistry, General | 8 |
| Economics, General | 7 |
| Public Relations & Image Management | 7 |
| Biochemistry | 6 |
| Computer Science | 6 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 6 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 6 |
| Sociology, General | 5 |
| Accounting | 4 |
| History, General | 4 |
| Political Science and Government, General | 4 |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 3 |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 3 |
| Engineering, General | 3 |
| Health and Wellness, General | 3 |
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 3 |
| Music, General | 3 |
| Physics, General | 3 |
| Social Science Teacher Education | 3 |
| Environmental Science | 2 |
| Mathematics, General | 2 |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 2 |
| Bible & Biblical Studies | 1 |
| Education, General | 1 |
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 1 |
| Mathematics and Statistics, Other | 1 |
| Neuroscience | 1 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 1 |
| Grand Total | 183 |
Monmouth College has a graduation rate of 60%, which is among the 39% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 60% | 55% | 67% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Monmouth College has published 903 scientific papers with 10,769 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Computer Science, Law, Physics, Philosophy, Engineering, Environmental Science, Sociology, and History.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 23 | 76 |
| 1993 | 18 | 83 |
| 1994 | 39 | 98 |
| 1995 | 19 | 87 |
| 1996 | 11 | 105 |
| 1997 | 7 | 81 |
| 1998 | 7 | 114 |
| 1999 | 7 | 97 |
| 2000 | 8 | 145 |
| 2001 | 5 | 115 |
| 2002 | 15 | 209 |
| 2003 | 20 | 167 |
| 2004 | 11 | 196 |
| 2005 | 6 | 203 |
| 2006 | 8 | 218 |
| 2007 | 13 | 195 |
| 2008 | 11 | 227 |
| 2009 | 11 | 247 |
| 2010 | 14 | 257 |
| 2011 | 17 | 335 |
| 2012 | 14 | 345 |
| 2013 | 12 | 342 |
| 2014 | 17 | 383 |
| 2015 | 19 | 382 |
| 2016 | 15 | 381 |
| 2017 | 21 | 394 |
| 2018 | 37 | 452 |
| 2019 | 17 | 660 |
| 2020 | 17 | 564 |
| 2021 | 31 | 644 |
| 2022 | 14 | 504 |
| 2023 | 14 | 574 |
| 2024 | 5 | 450 |
Monmouth College alumni
-
James Stockdale
- Occupations
- aircraft pilotpoliticianmilitary officer
- Biography
-
James Bond 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.
-
Helen Wagner
- Occupations
- stage actorfilm actortelevision actor
- Biography
-
Helen Losee Wagner was an American actress.
-
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.
General info
| Founded | 1853 |
|---|---|
| Motto | Lux Light |
| Colors | red, white |
| Academic calendar | August to May (August - December; January-May) |
| Total FTE staff | 201 |
| 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 |