Monmouth University Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
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 Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $46,552
- 2024 Average Net Price: $30,988 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 89.02% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 3,684 97.5% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 71.90%
- Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs
- First-Generation Students: 32.3%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 3.8% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 5.5% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 100.0%
- Average SAT Score: 1223
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 3,933
- Applicants (IPEDS): 8,410
- Room & Board: $17,698 annual estimate
Monmouth University: what the data shows
Common questions about Monmouth University, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Monmouth University?
Monmouth University is located in West Long Branch, NJ (ZIP 07764-1898).
NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.
Is Monmouth University public or private?
Monmouth University is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Monmouth University cost?
Published tuition: $46,552.
Average net price after aid: $30,988.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $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.
How hard is it to get into Monmouth University?
Admission rate: 89.02%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1223 and midpoint ACT 24.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Monmouth University?
Total enrollment: 3,684 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 3,933 students.
Graduate enrollment: 1,057 students.
About 98% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Monmouth University?
150%-time completion rate: 71.90%.
First-year retention: 79.9%.
What do graduates of Monmouth University earn?
Median earnings: $55,825 six years after entry; $67,991 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $27,000.
30.45% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Monmouth University known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Business Administration and Management, General (329 completions)
- Health Professions and Related Programs (91 completions)
- Education, General (85 completions)
- Social Work (82 completions)
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric (68 completions)
- Nursing Science (64 completions)
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies (54 completions)
- Psychology, General (52 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (51 completions)
- English Language and Literature, General (44 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Monmouth University a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 89.02%; completion rate 71.90%; median earnings $67,991 at 10 years; net price $30,988. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$46,552
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Monmouth University was $46,552.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$30,988
2024 Value
In 2024 Monmouth University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $30,988.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$123,952 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$30,988 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$186,208 4-Year Tuition
$17,698 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,000 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$65,250 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$261,000 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Monmouth University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
30.45% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
60.72% 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 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.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
89.02% Acceptance Rate
8,410 Total Applicants
7,530 Students Admitted
975 First-Time Students Enrolled
12.95% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1223
ACT Average: 24
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.3 - 3.5
Estimated Median GPA: 3.40
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 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
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 67.5%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
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
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 University.
Return on Investment
$27,000 Median Student Debt
$67,991 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
39.71% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
448.53% Return on Investment
4.0 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Monmouth University.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 51 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Business Administration and Management, General: 329 completions
2. Health Professions and Related Programs: 91 completions
3. Education, General: 85 completions
4. Social Work: 82 completions
5. Speech Communication and Rhetoric: 68 completions
6. Nursing Science: 64 completions
7. Criminal Justice/Safety Studies: 54 completions
8. Psychology, General: 52 completions
9. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 51 completions
Most popular programs at Monmouth University.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Monmouth University graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Monmouth University from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 100.0%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $10,388
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $12,830
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 University is a private non-profit institution located in West Long Branch, NJ, classified as Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Business Administration and Management, General, Health Professions and Related Programs, Education, General. Enrollment is approximately 3,684 students. Student body composition includes White (67.5%), Hispanic or Latino (18.1%), Black or African American (5.4%). The admission rate is 89.02%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1223. The 150%-time completion rate is 71.90%. Approximately 30.45% of students receive Pell Grants. About 32.3% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs
Location
West Long Branch, NJ 07764-1898
Region: Mid East
Insights and Analysis
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 51 distinct degree programs, Monmouth University provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.
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.
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.
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.
Is Monmouth University public or private?
Monmouth University is a private nonprofit institution located in West Long Branch, NJ.
Is Monmouth University an HBCU?
No. Monmouth University is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Monmouth University a tribal college?
No. Monmouth University 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
- New Jersey college costs
- New Jersey colleges by ROI
- Mid East regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
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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.