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Monmouth University

West Long Branch, New Jersey 07764-1898

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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Strong graduate outcomes — known for business

Monmouth University is a private institution in West Long Branch with particular strength in business and health sciences. With an average SAT of 1204, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 3.8K undergraduates with a 12:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

70% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $67,991 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $31,650.

Established
1933
Mascot
Shadow The Hawk
Type
Private university
Division
Division I

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90%Acceptance
1204SAT Avg
3,831Students
12:1Student:Faculty
70%Grad Rate
$67,991Earnings 10yr
$31,650Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate89.5%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1204

Reading & WritingMid: 585
570640
MathMid: 575
555630

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 24
2428

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$44,850
Room & Board$17,738
Books & Supplies$1,000
Total Cost of Attendance$60,113
Average Net Price$31,650
Median Debt at Graduation$27,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$286

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$19,945
$30–48K$18,532
$48–75K$29,142
$75–110K$36,327
$110K+$38,626

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

39.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

4.0%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$23,250

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

27

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Incident Breakdown (2024)

6

Burglary

1

Aggravated Assault

1

Robbery

2

Motor Vehicle Theft

3

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

8

Drug Arrests

6

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (86)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

81%

Mixed

Student Body

Undergrads
3,831
Gender Split
64% / 36%
Women / Men
First Generation
32%
Pell Grant Recipients
30%

Race & Ethnicity

White 69%
Black 5%
Hispanic 17%
Asian 2%
Two+ 2%
Int'l 2%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate70.3%
Freshman Retention81.5%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$55,825
10 Years$67,991

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Rankings

U.S. News
#15
vs 2024
Forbes
#427
vs 2024

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Hawks

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History & Fun Facts

  • History Early years The school that would become Monmouth University was founded in 1933 as Monmouth Junior College, a two-year junior college under Dean Edward G.
  • Monmouth Junior College opened to students on November 21, 1933.
  • The junior college's first student enrollment was reported at 325, all graduates from Monmouth County high schools, with a faculty of 12 instructors.
  • In 1947, the school received full college accreditation from the New Jersey Board of Education to award associate degrees to students.
  • 100 students became the first recipients of associate degrees from Monmouth Junior College the following year.

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

127Very High

Estimated from NJ state average + suburban adjustment

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

New Yorkpop. 8.3M
30 mi(52 min)
Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
65 mi(113 min)
Bostonpop. 675K
210 mi(364 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

JFK New York JFK28 mi
EWR Newark Liberty30 mi
LGA New York LaGuardia35 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA210 mi · ~6h 4m drive
New York, NY30 mi · ~52 min drive
Hartford, CT124 mi · ~3h 35m drive
Providence, RI172 mi · ~4h 58m drive
Albany, NY164 mi · ~4h 44m drive
Syracuse, NY221 mi · ~6h 23m drive
Rochester, NY272 mi · ~7h 51m drive
Buffalo, NY309 mi · ~8h 56m drive
Philadelphia, PA65 mi · ~1h 53m drive
Pittsburgh, PA315 mi · ~9h 6m drive
Harrisburg, PA152 mi · ~4h 23m drive
Newark, NJ33 mi · ~57 min drive
Trenton, NJ39 mi · ~1h 8m drive
Southern (moderate winters, warm summers)

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