Monmouth University
West Long Branch, NJ 07764-1898
About Monmouth University
Monmouth University is a private research university in West Long Branch, New Jersey, serving roughly 3,684 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 89.02% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $67,991 among students who received federal aid.
Key findings
- Monmouth University charges 59% above the national private non-profit median tuition ($46,552).
- Versus the New Jersey median, sticker tuition is about 3.6×.
- Completion within 150% of normal time is 71.90%.
- Median earnings 10 years after entry are $67,991.
Research findings
Finding
Modeled return on investment at Monmouth University is strong.
Estimated ROI reaches about 449% using Scorecard cost and 10-year earnings fields in this extract.
Interpretation: On this institution-wide model, typical graduate earnings over a decade substantially exceed estimated net education cost.
Limitation: ROI is institution-wide and not program-specific; individual outcomes vary by major, aid package, and labor market.
Finding
Monmouth University awards credentials across a wide program mix.
IPEDS completions cover more than 51 distinct degree programs at this campus.
Interpretation: Institutional averages blend very different fields; program-level completions and earnings matter more than the campus mean alone.
Limitation: Completions counts are not enrollment demand and do not measure program quality.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monmouth University | $46,552 | $30,988 | 1 |
| Private Non-profit (national median) | $29,325 | — | 1,444 |
| New Jersey (state median) | $12,950 | $11,024 | 84 |
| Rural (locale median) | $14,160 | $18,700 | 1,649 |
| United States (national median) | $11,900 | $17,156 | — |
Compares this campus to school-type, state, and locale medians plus a U.S. national median (College Scorecard–derived). Locale groups campuses by NCES locale type; state tuition is the median published tuition among campuses in that state.
Average net price is 33% below published tuition at Monmouth University
Key findings
- Monmouth University's average net price ($30,988) is 33% below published tuition ($46,552).
- Monmouth University charges 59% above the national private non-profit median tuition ($46,552).
- Versus the New Jersey median, sticker tuition is about 3.6×.
Monmouth University tuition
Published undergraduate tuition $46,552
Finding Monmouth University charges 59% above the national private non-profit median tuition.
Evidence Published tuition is $46,552. That is 59% above the national private non-profit median ($29,325). Versus the New Jersey median ($12,950), sticker tuition is about 3.6×. Versus the U.S. median ($11,900), sticker is about 3.9×.
Method Sticker tuition compared with Scorecard-derived medians by ownership, state, locale, and national rollups when available.
Interpretation Published tuition measures sticker price relative to private non-profit and geographic peers; it does not equal what undergraduates typically pay after aid.
Limitation Sticker comparisons omit room, board, and institutional aid; average net price and income-band net prices are the stronger signals of typical family cost.
Evidence: published tuition at Monmouth University versus school-type, state, locale, and U.S. medians.
Evidence: average net price at Monmouth University versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at Monmouth University is $30,988.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $30,988 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $19,964 above the New Jersey median net price. Versus rural campuses, net price runs $12,288 above the locale median.
Method Average net price from College Scorecard; compared with state, locale, and U.S. medians from EDsmart aggregates.
Interpretation Average net price is a stronger institutional cost signal than published tuition because it incorporates grant aid.
Limitation The campus average masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average.
Key takeaway Monmouth University’s published tuition substantially overstates typical undergraduate cost: average net price is about 33% lower after grants and scholarships.
Monmouth University: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for Monmouth University—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
The combination of completion and 10-year earnings is a multidimensional outcomes signal; it does not measure educational quality by itself.
Financial profile
Annual tuition
$46,552
Avg. net price
$30,988
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $18,924 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $19,404 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $25,331 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $33,773 |
| $110,001+ | $39,015 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $186,208. See cost investigation.
Student outcomes
Share of first-year students returning the following fall.
Graduation rate and 10-year earnings are in the hero strip above; see Graduates for more.
What Monmouth University is known for
Top program completions
- Business Administration and Management, General329
- Health Professions and Related Programs91
- Education, General85
- Social Work82
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric68
See earnings & programs for more.
Admissions landscape
- Broad access — most applicants are admitted.
- Yield: 13% of admitted students enrolled.
- Average SAT: 1223
- Midpoint ACT: 24
See Admissions for the full funnel.
Is Monmouth University a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
Monmouth University is a good school for those looking for strong completion alongside solid mid-career earnings.
EDsmart Data does not assign an opinion score; this framing summarizes the strongest Scorecard signals for this campus.
More from the data
Location, control, enrollment, and aid context for Monmouth University.
Campus
Location
West Long Branch, NJ
City / state
- ZIP
- 07764-1898
- NCES locale
- Rural fringe
Compared with Rural campuses nationally, net price is 66% above the median for Rural campuses ($18,700 median).
Control
Institution type
Private Non-profit
Control
- Region
- Mid East
- Carnegie
- Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs
Size
Enrollment
3,684
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 3,933
- Graduate
- 1,057
- Full-time share
- 98%
Student aid
Debt & aid
$27,000
Median federal loan debt
- Pell grant share
- 30.45%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Tuition vs average net price after aid for Monmouth University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Monmouth University 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 University 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 | $31,018 | $31,018 | $27,649 |
| 2014 | $32,310 | $32,310 | $26,235 |
| 2015 | $33,729 | $33,729 | $28,093 |
| 2016 | $35,364 | $35,364 | $29,086 |
| 2017 | $36,732 | $36,732 | $30,273 |
| 2018 | $38,138 | $38,138 | $29,632 |
| 2019 | $39,592 | $39,592 | $29,548 |
| 2020 | $40,680 | $40,680 | $29,877 |
| 2021 | $41,680 | $41,680 | $25,324 |
| 2022 | $43,216 | $43,216 | $30,005 |
| 2023 | $44,850 | $44,850 | $31,650 |
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.
How difficult is it to get in?
Acceptance Rate
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Applicants → admits → first-time enrollment from College Scorecard / IPEDS. Bar widths are scaled for readability at highly selective schools.
Test Scores
Average 1223 (middle 50% not reported)
Midpoint 24 (middle 50% not reported)
Scores for enrollees who submitted tests (College Scorecard).
Academic Requirements
Estimated from admission selectivity and test scores. Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
Estimated range · median 3.40
Estimated GPA band from selectivity and test scores — not an official requirement.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Monmouth University reported total enrollment of about 3,684 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 37% male and 63% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (67.5%), Hispanic or Latino (18.1%), and Black or African American (5.4%). About 30.45% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 32.3% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
97.5% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Monmouth University in 2024 is 3,684 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 3,933 students. Graduate enrollment is about 1,057 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
79.9%
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
Largest share of total enrollment in our College Scorecard extract.
College Scorecard student demographics (total enrollment shares).
Do students complete their programs?
Time to Complete
64.57% 100% Completion Time
71.90% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 64.57% of students graduating from Monmouth University 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: 55% male / 45% female
- Health Professions and Related Programs: 16% male / 84% female
- Education, General: 18% male / 82% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Largest group by summed IPEDS award counts across reported programs.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
Monmouth University graduates earn a median of $67,991 ten years after entry
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of Monmouth University.
Evidence Median earnings 10 years after entry: $67,991. Median federal loan debt: $27,000. Average net price used in cost models: $30,988.
Method College Scorecard median earnings (10-year), median debt, and EDsmart ROI / payback models using campus net price.
Interpretation Institution-wide ROI and debt ratios summarize campus averages; program choice still drives individual outcomes.
Limitation Salary reflects median earnings ten years after entry; ROI is not program-specific.
Key takeaway Monmouth University graduates report median earnings of $67,991 ten years after entry—an institution-wide outcomes signal, not a program guarantee.
Return on Investment
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for Monmouth University.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 10 programs by IPEDS completions (51 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at Monmouth University.
Employment Outcomes
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for Monmouth University graduates.
How financially powerful is this institution?
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for Monmouth University—endowment assets (fiscal year 2023), instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Institutional endowment
$153.2M
End-of-year assets · Fiscal year 2023
- New Jersey median 9.9× the median ($15.5M)
- Mid East median 3.6× the median ($42.6M)
- U.S. median 5.8× the median ($26.4M)
- New Jersey median 6.3× the median ($5,117)
- Mid East median 2.0× the median ($16,427)
- U.S. median 2.7× the median ($12,100)
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 100.0%
- New Jersey median 21.4 pp above median (78.6%)
- Mid East median 43.1 pp above median (56.9%)
- U.S. median 42.0 pp above median (58.0%)
- Average faculty salary (monthly): $10,388
- New Jersey median 1.4× the median ($7,582)
- Mid East median 1.3× the median ($8,119)
- U.S. median 1.4× the median ($7,615)
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $12,830
- New Jersey median 1.8× the median ($7,319)
- Mid East median 1.4× the median ($9,164)
- U.S. median 1.8× the median ($7,288)
Instructional metrics from College Scorecard. Peer medians are campus-level; see the institutional financials deep dive. Detailed non-instructional staff counts are not included here.
Monmouth University at a glance
Monmouth University
Monmouth University is a private non-profit institution in West Long Branch, NJ, classified as Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Business Administration and Management, GeneralHealth Professions and Related ProgramsEducation, General
- Largest enrollment groups
- White or Caucasian67.5%Hispanic or Latino18.1%Black or African American5.4%
Schools near Monmouth University
Other campuses in West Long Branch, NJ when available, plus nearby institutions in New Jersey.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade B) within New Jersey, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Monmouth University located?
Monmouth University is located in West Long Branch, NJ.
What is Monmouth University's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Monmouth University is 89.0% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 8,410 applicants and 7,530 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
What is Monmouth University's tuition?
Monmouth University tuition (published undergraduate sticker price) is $46,552 in the latest College Scorecard data. Average net price after grant aid is $30,988 for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid.
How much does Monmouth University cost?
Reported tuition is $46,552 and average net price is $30,988 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $17,698 annually.
Why is Monmouth University's net price so much lower than tuition?
At Monmouth University, published tuition is $46,552 while average net price is $30,988—about 33% lower. Average net price subtracts grant and scholarship aid from cost of attendance for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid (College Scorecard). Institutional aid therefore compresses sticker price into a lower typical undergraduate cost signal. The campus average still masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average. EDsmart Data treats the sticker–net gap as an analytical finding, not advice about individual aid offers.
What explains Monmouth University's return on investment in EDsmart Data?
EDsmart Data models ROI using campus average net price ($30,988), completion (71.9% within 150% of normal time where reported), and median earnings ten years after entry ($67,991). High completion and strong mid-career earnings relative to net cost raise modeled ROI; the estimate is institution-wide and not program-specific. Debt-to-earnings ratios, when available, further contextualize borrowing pressure. Limitations include suppressed fields, program mix, and labor-market variation over time.
What is the student body demographics at Monmouth University?
Monmouth University reports undergraduate enrollment of about 3,933 students, White (67.5%), Hispanic or Latino (18.1%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Monmouth University?
About 32.3% of students at Monmouth University are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for Monmouth University?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Monmouth University reports midpoint SAT about 1223 and midpoint ACT about 24.
What do graduates of Monmouth University earn?
Median earnings are $55,825 six years after entry and $67,991 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Monmouth University?
The 150%-time completion rate is 71.9% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Monmouth University students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $27,000.
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
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 Scope
This profile uses institution-level fields from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, merged with IPEDS directory attributes where needed for locale, ownership, and program completions.
Benchmark rows compare this campus to NCES locale-type medians (for example Suburban) from our processed location extract. Implied U.S. medians are derived from locale-vs-national percentage fields in that extract—not a separate national Scorecard table.