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Monmouth College

Monmouth, Illinois 61462-1998

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Known for business — close-knit campus

Monmouth College is a private institution in Monmouth with particular strength in business and biology. With an average SAT of 1128, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 725 undergraduates with a 10:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.

60% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $51,110 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $18,034.

Established
1853
Motto
Lux
Mascot
Big Red
Type
Private liberal arts college
Conference
Midwest Conference and the NCAA Division III
Division
Division III

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87%Acceptance
1128SAT Avg
725Students
10:1Student:Faculty
60%Grad Rate
$51,110Earnings 10yr
$18,034Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Monmouth College Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate86.6%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1128

Reading & WritingMid: 590
510630
MathMid: 600
500600

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 26
2027

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

86.6%

Trend

SAT Avg

1128

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$43,520
Room & Board$11,116
Books & Supplies$900
Total Cost of Attendance$55,529
Average Net Price$18,034
Median Debt at Graduation$27,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$286

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$12,780
$30–48K$14,353
$48–75K$15,568
$75–110K$18,615
$110K+$22,788

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$18,034

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

28.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$20,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

4

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (37)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
725
Gender Split
48% / 52%
Women / Men
First Generation
32%
Pell Grant Recipients
31%

Race & Ethnicity

White 69%
Black 10%
Hispanic 12%
Asian 2%
Two+ 3%
Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate60.1%
Freshman Retention69.6%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$43,158
8 Years$45,914
10 Years$51,110

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$39,800
Men
$54,000

Rankings

U.S. News
#129

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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