Monmouth University Admission
Application Fee
$50
Graduate Application Fee
$50
Acceptance Rate
90.92%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
12.42%
Freshmen Enrollment
896
SAT Scores
1,200
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 7,937 students have applied and 7,216 students have allowed to admit to Monmouth University (Acceptance rate: 90.92%). Monmouth's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 12.42 % where 896 students have finally enrolled out of 7,216 admitted students.
Monmouth acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in New Jersey. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus and Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus, its acceptance rate is average (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 82.06%).
Monmouth enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in New Jersey. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 14.53%).
How to Apply to Monmouth University
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Monmouth. Monmouth offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | https://www.monmouth.edu/admission/ |
|---|---|
| Online Application | https://www.monmouth.edu/apply-now/ |
| Financial Aid | https://www.monmouth.edu/finaid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://monmouth.studentaidcalculator.com/survey.aspx |
| Veterans Tuition | https://www.monmouth.edu/finaid/aid-for-veterans/ |
| Athletic | https://monmouthhawks.com/sports/2017/5/5/compliance-prospective-student-athletes.aspx?id=1213 |
| Disability Service | https://www.monmouth.edu/disability-services |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Monmouth and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Monmouth University is 1,200 and the average ACT score is 26. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Monmouth University is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,169). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Monmouth University | 1,200 | 26 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,169 | 26 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in New Jersey | 1,127 | 70 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Monmouth University, 206 students submitted SAT scores (23% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,200 and it is around average than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in New Jersey. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 560 | 610 | 660 |
| Mathematics | 550 | 590 | 640 |
| Total | 1,110 | 1,200 | 1,300 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Monmouth University, 15 students submitted ACT scores (2% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 26 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in New Jersey. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 22 | 26 | 30 |
| English | 22 | 23 | 30 |
| Mathematics | 21 | 24 | 27 |
Monmouth Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Monmouth University. The school requires 6 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, Recommendations, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), and Legacy status.
2 items are Considered if submitted - Admission test scores, and Personal statement or essay.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Required |