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Monmouth College

Monmouth College is a small, private institution located in Monmouth, il. Founded in 1853, Monmouth College offers undergraduate degrees in 37 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics Division 3
undergraduates 761 undergraduates
cost $42,214 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions Academics Annual tuition & cost Ways to pay Students Campus life FAQs

Admissions

Will I get into Monmouth College? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 90.7%
SAT score average 1141
ACT score average 24
Average high school GPA 3.49
Application fee N/A
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Key deadlines

June
30
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Monmouth College is known for one of its top majors: Business Administration, Management and Operations. Their student-faculty ratio is 10:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
10 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Business and Management
Health and Medical Professions
Social Sciences and Psychology
Other
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Mathematics and Statistics

Popular majors

Business Administration, Management and Operations
Health and Physical Education/Fitness
Psychology, General
Economics
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology
Chemistry
Political Science and Government

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $42,214
Additional expenses
Room & board $10,690
Books & supplies $900
Other expenses $2,200
Cost of attendance* $56,004
Average financial aid package $39,682
Estimated cost $16,322 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $42,214
Additional expenses
Room & board $10,690
Books & supplies $900
Other expenses $2,200
Cost of attendance* $56,004
Average financial aid package $39,682
Estimated cost $16,322 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Monmouth College has a total undergraduate enrollment of 761, with gender binary students split 51% male and 49% female.

Total enrollment

767

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
69%
African American %
9%
Hispanic American %
12%
Asian %
1%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
NA
Multiracial %
4%
Unknown %
5%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Monmouth College, students love their Fighting Scots Marching Band and Jazz Band, student athletes compete in Division 3 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 700 E Broadway, Monmouth, IL 61462-1998
phone 309-457-2131
address www.monmouthcollege.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Fighting scots marching band and jazz band

Associated students of monmouth college

Crimson masque (theatre)

Alternative spring break

Coalition for ethnic awareness

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Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 3
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Monmouth College to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Monmouth College?

Monmouth College is located in Monmouth, il.

What is the acceptance rate at Monmouth College? 

The acceptance rate for Monmouth College is 91%.

What’s the average GPA for Monmouth College?

The average high school GPA for Monmouth College students was 3.49.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Monmouth College?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Monmouth College including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $224,016.

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