Monmouth University
West Long Branch, New Jersey 07764-1898
Data last updated: May 29, 2026
Campus Vibe
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.
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SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1204
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
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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)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
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Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
81%
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Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
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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
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