Monmouth University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1810 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #496 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #449 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #10 of 47 | In New Jersey |
| #508 of 1,028 | For Social Work |
| Top50% | For 42 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 91%
- Undergraduates
- 3,811
- Graduates
- 1,216
- Male:Female Ratio
- 33:67
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.monmouth.edu
Monmouth University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Monmouth University 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% | 87% | 93% |
| Applicants | 7,937 | 2,840 | 5,097 |
| Admissions | 7,216 | 2,469 | 4,747 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 896 | 309 | 587 |
1,004 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
192 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
206 or 23%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1110
or below
75% of them
had 1300
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Monmouth University are 1110-1300 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
15 or 2%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 22
or below
75% of them
had 30
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Monmouth University are 22-30 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Recommendations | Required |
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 3478 (69%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 782 (16%) |
| Black or African American | 269 (5%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 165 (3%) |
| Asian | 131 (3%) |
| Two or more races | 117 (2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 81 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Monmouth University is $31,416 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 | $18,808 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $22,844 |
| $48-75K | $26,077 |
| $75-110K | $35,255 |
| $110K+ | $36,851 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $42,504 | $32,352 |
| Tuition in-state | $42,504 | $32,352 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $42,504 | $32,352 |
| Fee in-district | $712 | $712 |
| Fee in-state | $712 | $712 |
| Fee out-of-state | $712 | $712 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 2,050 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $16,228 |
| Room charge | $9,196 |
| Meal charge | $7,032 |
Monmouth University majors
Monmouth University has granted 1,064 bachelor's degrees across 27 programs, 579 master's across 22 programs, and 42 doctorate degrees across 2 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Monmouth University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 346 | 99 | |
| Social Work | 36 | 96 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 99 | ||
| Nursing Science | 57 | 27 | |
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 83 | ||
| Psychology, General | 58 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 33 | 21 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 37 | 12 | |
| Education, General | 48 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 28 | 16 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 41 | ||
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 36 | ||
| History, General | 26 | 8 | |
| Physician Assistant | 34 | ||
| Homeland Security | 32 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 31 | ||
| Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 31 | ||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 26 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 26 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 25 | ||
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 25 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 24 | ||
| Music, General | 24 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 22 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 6 | 15 | |
| Design and Visual Communications, General | 19 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 17 | ||
| Environmental Biology | 17 | ||
| Anthropology, General | 10 | 6 | |
| Public Relations & Image Management | 16 | ||
| Computer Software Engineering | 5 | 8 | |
| Computer & Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other | 11 | ||
| Reading Teacher Education | 10 | ||
| Sociology, General | 9 | ||
| History and Political Science | 6 | ||
| Creative Writing | 5 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 4 | ||
| Forensic Nursing | 4 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 4 | ||
| Substance Abuse & Addiction Counseling | 4 | ||
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 2 | ||
| Grand Total | 1,064 | 579 | 42 |
Monmouth University has a graduation rate of 68%, which is among the 26% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 68% | 66% | 70% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Monmouth University has published 2,779 scientific papers with 35,348 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Computer Science, Engineering, Political Science, Law, Environmental Science, Sociology, Psychology, Philosophy, and Mathematics.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | 0 | 2 |
| 1993 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 2 | 0 |
| 1995 | 12 | 0 |
| 1996 | 37 | 24 |
| 1997 | 44 | 19 |
| 1998 | 37 | 41 |
| 1999 | 66 | 64 |
| 2000 | 35 | 112 |
| 2001 | 53 | 152 |
| 2002 | 110 | 268 |
| 2003 | 74 | 366 |
| 2004 | 74 | 419 |
| 2005 | 78 | 532 |
| 2006 | 85 | 733 |
| 2007 | 111 | 777 |
| 2008 | 104 | 886 |
| 2009 | 108 | 1016 |
| 2010 | 115 | 1188 |
| 2011 | 121 | 1242 |
| 2012 | 115 | 1392 |
| 2013 | 139 | 1641 |
| 2014 | 114 | 2054 |
| 2015 | 130 | 2026 |
| 2016 | 102 | 2067 |
| 2017 | 114 | 1905 |
| 2018 | 99 | 2186 |
| 2019 | 146 | 2326 |
| 2020 | 126 | 2976 |
| 2021 | 123 | 2792 |
| 2022 | 159 | 2793 |
| 2023 | 137 | 2619 |
Monmouth University alumni
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Michael Sorrentino
- Occupations
- actormodel
- Biography
-
Michael Paul Sorrentino, also known as The Situation, is an American television personality. He appeared on all six seasons of the MTV reality show Jersey Shore from 2009 through 2012, and returned to the franchise with Jersey Shore: Family Vacation, as he continues to film the show.
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Chris Hogan
- Occupations
- player of American football
- Biography
-
Christopher James Hogan is an American former football wide receiver who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 10 seasons. He played college football for the Monmouth Hawks following three years of college lacrosse with the Penn State Nittany Lions. Hogan was a member of five NFL teams, most notably the New England Patriots.
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Matt Morgan
- Occupations
- mayorprofessional wrestlerbasketball player
- Biography
-
Matthew Thomas Morgan is an American politician and retired professional wrestler. He was the former mayor of the city of Longwood, Florida and is a former gladiator on American Gladiator. As a wrestler he is known for his time in World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), where he performed on the SmackDown brand, and Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA), where he is a two-time TNA World Tag Team Champion.
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Siggy Flicker
- Occupations
- television presentermatchmaker
- Biography
-
Sigalit "Siggy" Flicker is an Israeli-American matchmaker, podcaster, television personality, and writer. She starred in the VH1 reality-television series Why Am I Still Single?! and was a cast member on the seventh and eighth seasons of Bravo's reality-TV show The Real Housewives of New Jersey.
General info
| Alternative names | MU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1933 |
| Motto | Where leaders look forward |
| Colors | blue, white |
| Academic calendar | September to May (September - December; January-May). Also Summer Sessions (May-June; May-August; July-August) |
| Total FTE staff | 1,011 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 400 Cedar Ave West Long Branch, New Jersey, 07764-1898 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 9,000 |
| Phone | 7325713400 |