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Monmouth University
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  • 4 Year
  • WEST LONG BRANCH, NJ

Report Card

grade B
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade B
  2. Value
    grade B minus
  3. Diversity
    grade B+
  4. Campus
    grade B+
  5. Athletics
    grade A minus
  6. Party Scene
    grade B+
  7. Professors
    grade B+
  8. Location
    grade A minus
  9. Dorms
    grade C
  10. Campus Food
    grade C
  11. Student Life
    grade A minus
  12. Safety
    grade B+

About

400 CEDAR AVE
WEST LONG BRANCH, NJ 07764
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Athletic Division
NCAA Division I-FCS
Athletic Conference
Coastal Athletic Association

From Monmouth University

At Monmouth University, your learning will incorporate real-time skill building and empower you to amplify your future. Our professional connections, hands-on research opportunities, and high-stakes Division I athletics integrate a big-school atmosphere with a personalized education. One hour away from New York City and close to neighboring Asbury Park and Red Bank, our coastal location expands internship opportunities and adds exploration to your college experience. Rising as a highly ranked private, non-sectarian, Division I institution, we don’t just set you up for success in the future, we let you start your success story today.

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Monmouth University Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

Admissions

Application Deadline
March 1
Acceptance Rate
91%
SAT Range
1110-1300
ACT Range
22-30
Application Fee
$50
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Accepts Common App
Yes

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Cost

Net Price
$31,416 / year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$28,366 / year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
99%

Scholarship

Academics

Professors
grade B+
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
9:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
81%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 64 responses
53%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 78 responses
69%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 77 responses

Majors

Spotlight on Marine and Environmental Biology and Policy Program

academic spotlight

Monmouth’s Marine and Environmental Biology and Policy program provides an immersive, hands-on experience just a mile from the Atlantic Ocean. Our proximity to diverse marine and terrestrial ecosystems allows students to be actively involved in research projects, studies at field stations, and to secure internships with off-campus partner organizations, including government agencies.

Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online
0
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
0
How Students Learn
  • Mix of Online and on Campus
    21%
  • On Campus
    79%
  • Online
    0%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
3,662 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
149
Undergrads Over 25
3%
Pell Grant
30%
Varsity Athletes
16%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 59 responses
  • Sociable
    31%
  • Involved
    29%
  • Commuter
    22%
  • Stuck up
    8%
  • Hard Working
    5%
  • I commute so it's hard to meet people
    5%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
76%
Poll
43%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 89 responses
Poll
55%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life. 103 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 65 responses
  • Striving for student success and achievement
    29%
  • Expanding
    15%
  • HighSchool continued....in a bad way
    12%
  • No diversity
    11%
  • I'm learning and growing in my field. S
    9%
  • Money grab
    9%
  • Home away from home
    5%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$50,500 / year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
68%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
95%
National
83%
82%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 45 responses

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