Monmouth College Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
Monmouth College is a private university in Monmouth, Illinois, enrolling about 702 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 90.93% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $51,110 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $44,922
- 2024 Average Net Price: $17,133 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 90.93% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 702 99.7% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 64.61%
- Carnegie Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
- First-Generation Students: 32.2%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 3.1% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 9.3% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 69.2%
- Average SAT Score: 1128
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 750
- Applicants (IPEDS): 1,614
- Room & Board: $11,798 annual estimate
Monmouth College: what the data shows
Common questions about Monmouth College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Monmouth College?
Monmouth College is located in Monmouth, IL (ZIP 61462-1998).
NCES locale classification: Town distant.
Is Monmouth College public or private?
Monmouth College is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Monmouth College cost?
Published tuition: $44,922.
Average net price after aid: $17,133.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $12,483 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $12,400 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $14,782 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $18,057 |
| $110,001+ | $21,678 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $179,688.
How hard is it to get into Monmouth College?
Admission rate: 90.93%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1128 and midpoint ACT 26.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Monmouth College?
Total enrollment: 702 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 750 students.
About 100% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Monmouth College?
150%-time completion rate: 64.61%.
First-year retention: 74.4%.
What do graduates of Monmouth College earn?
Median earnings: $43,158 six years after entry; $51,110 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $27,000.
37.14% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Monmouth College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Business Administration and Management, General (29 completions)
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology (23 completions)
- Psychology, General (19 completions)
- Physics, General (11 completions)
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching (10 completions)
- Art/Art Studies, General (10 completions)
- Accounting (10 completions)
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric (9 completions)
- Elementary Education and Teaching (8 completions)
- Sociology, General (8 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Monmouth College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 90.93%; completion rate 64.61%; median earnings $51,110 at 10 years; net price $17,133. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$44,922
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Monmouth College was $44,922.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$17,133
2024 Value
In 2024 Monmouth College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $17,133.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$68,532 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$17,133 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$179,688 4-Year Tuition
$11,798 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$900 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$57,620 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$230,480 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Monmouth College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
37.14% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
75.38% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Monmouth College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Monmouth College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $31,500 | $31,500 | $15,685 |
| 2014 | $33,200 | $33,200 | $16,661 |
| 2015 | $34,200 | $34,200 | $14,528 |
| 2016 | $35,300 | $35,300 | $16,838 |
| 2017 | $36,400 | $36,400 | $17,197 |
| 2018 | $37,674 | $37,674 | $17,009 |
| 2019 | $38,990 | $38,990 | $17,061 |
| 2020 | $41,330 | $41,330 | $17,302 |
| 2021 | $41,390 | $41,390 | $17,467 |
| 2022 | $42,214 | $42,214 | $19,875 |
| 2023 | $43,520 | $43,520 | $18,034 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
90.93% Acceptance Rate
1,614 Total Applicants
1,398 Students Admitted
211 First-Time Students Enrolled
15.09% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1128
ACT Average: 26
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.0 - 3.4
Estimated Median GPA: 3.20
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Monmouth College reported total enrollment of about 702 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 54% male and 46% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (70.5%), Hispanic or Latino (10.7%), and Black or African American (10.0%). About 37.14% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 32.2% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
99.7% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Monmouth College in 2024 is 702 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 750 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
74.4%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 70.5%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
55.14% 100% Completion Time
64.61% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 55.14% of students graduating from Monmouth College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Business Administration and Management, General: 66% male / 34% female
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology: 57% male / 43% female
- Psychology, General: 16% male / 84% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Monmouth College.
Return on Investment
$27,000 Median Student Debt
$51,110 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
52.83% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
645.78% Return on Investment
5.3 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Monmouth College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 34 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Business Administration and Management, General: 29 completions
2. Exercise Science and Kinesiology: 23 completions
3. Psychology, General: 19 completions
4. Physics, General: 11 completions
5. Physical Education Teaching and Coaching: 10 completions
6. Art/Art Studies, General: 10 completions
7. Accounting: 10 completions
8. Speech Communication and Rhetoric: 9 completions
9. Elementary Education and Teaching: 8 completions
Most popular programs at Monmouth College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Monmouth College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Monmouth College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 69.2%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $6,882
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $16,969
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Monmouth College is a private non-profit institution located in Monmouth, IL, classified as Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Business Administration and Management, General, Exercise Science and Kinesiology, Psychology, General. Enrollment is approximately 702 students. Student body composition includes White (70.5%), Hispanic or Latino (10.7%), Black or African American (10.0%). The admission rate is 90.93%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1128. The 150%-time completion rate is 64.61%. Approximately 37.14% of students receive Pell Grants. About 32.2% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Location
Monmouth, IL 61462-1998
Region: Great Lakes
Insights and Analysis
Monmouth College provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Monmouth College located?
Monmouth College is located in Monmouth, IL.
What is Monmouth College's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Monmouth College is 90.9% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 1,614 applicants and 1,398 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Monmouth College cost?
Reported tuition is $44,922 and average net price is $17,133 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $11,798 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Monmouth College?
Monmouth College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 750 students, White (70.5%), Hispanic or Latino (10.7%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Monmouth College?
About 32.2% of students at Monmouth College are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for Monmouth College?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Monmouth College reports midpoint SAT about 1128 and midpoint ACT about 26.
What do graduates of Monmouth College earn?
Median earnings are $43,158 six years after entry and $51,110 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Monmouth College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 64.6% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Monmouth College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $27,000.
Is Monmouth College public or private?
Monmouth College is a private nonprofit institution located in Monmouth, IL.
Is Monmouth College an HBCU?
No. Monmouth College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Monmouth College a tribal college?
No. Monmouth College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Illinois college costs
- Illinois colleges by ROI
- Great Lakes regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Illinois
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.