Overview
Enrollment
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| Location | West Long Branch, New Jersey |
| Online | monmouth.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Large Suburban |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Monmouth University occupies a 170-acre campus in West Long Branch, New Jersey, located one mile from the Atlantic Ocean and approximately 60 miles south of New York City. The university's grounds feature a mix of contemporary academic buildings and historic landmarks, including Wilson Hall, a National Historic Landmark that was originally built as a private estate in 1929 and now serves as the campus's administrative center. Monmouth operates as a private institution offering undergraduate and graduate programs, with notable strengths in business, education, nursing, and marine and environmental sciences. The university maintains seven residence halls housing undergraduate students and provides direct access to New Jersey beaches through its dedicated Marine and Environmental Biology and Policy program. Monmouth competes in NCAA Division I athletics as the Hawks, participating in the Colonial Athletic Association.
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Monmouth University is rated within the top 39% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Monmouth University within the 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#373 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#273 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#14 in Best Colleges in New Jersey
#7 in Best Private Colleges in New Jersey
#499 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#16 in Best Value Colleges in New Jersey
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1125/1270 |
| ACT | 24/28 |
| GPA | 3.57 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Mar 1, 2025 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $60 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Other Fees | $752 |
| Room and Board | $17,738 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,336 |
| Total One Year Cost | $67,924 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 28% |
| Communication | 12% |
| Education | 11% |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 7% |
| Social Sciences | 6% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=185572 IPEDS survey data for Monmouth University.
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Last updated February 24, 2025