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Monmouth University

West Long Branch, New Jersey 07764-1898

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Business-focusedSuburban

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

Campus Visits

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

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Monmouth University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate89.5%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1204

Reading & WritingMid: 585
570640
MathMid: 575
555630

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 24
2428

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

89.5%

Trend

SAT Avg

1204

Yield Rate

35.0%

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

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$31,650

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

3900.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/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

Programs (86)

Student Life

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
8 Years$61,303
10 Years$67,991

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$50,900
Men
$62,600

Rankings

U.S. News
#15
Forbes
#427

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Hawks

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History & Fun Facts

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)

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