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Monmouth University

Monmouth University is a medium, private institution located in West Long Branch, nj. Founded in 1933, Monmouth University offers undergraduate degrees in 86 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics Division 1
undergraduates 3,799 undergraduates
cost $43,216 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Monmouth University? 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 90.9%
SAT score average 1203
ACT score average 25
Average high school GPA 3.61
Application fee $60
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Key deadlines

June
30
59 days away FAFSA® deadline

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November
15
197 days away Early Decision date

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December
01
213 days away Early Action date

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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Monmouth University is known for one of its top majors: Business Administration, Management and Operations. Their student-faculty ratio is 12:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
12 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $43,216
Additional expenses
Room & board $15,873
Books & supplies $1,000
Other expenses $4,184
Cost of attendance* $64,273
Average financial aid package $32,253
Estimated cost $32,020 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $43,216
Additional expenses
Room & board $15,873
Books & supplies $1,000
Other expenses $4,184
Cost of attendance* $64,273
Average financial aid package $32,253
Estimated cost $32,020 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 University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 3,799, with gender binary students split 37% male and 63% female.

Total enrollment

5,001

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
52%
African American %
4%
Hispanic American %
13%
Asian %
2%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
NA
Multiracial %
2%
Unknown %
27%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Monmouth University, students love their WMCX/Student Radio Station, student athletes compete in Division 1 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 400 Cedar Ave, West Long Branch, NJ 07764-1898
phone 732-571-3400
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Popular clubs & activities

Wmcx/student radio station

International club

Youth activists at mu

Veterans association

Snow riders

clubs
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 1
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

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

Where is Monmouth University?

Monmouth University is located in West Long Branch, nj.

What is the acceptance rate at Monmouth University? 

The acceptance rate for Monmouth University is 91%.

What’s the average GPA for Monmouth University?

The average high school GPA for Monmouth University students was 3.61.

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

The estimated cost for 4 years at Monmouth University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $257,092.

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