Monmouth College - Admission Requirements, SAT, ACT, GPA and chance of acceptance

Your chances of getting into Monmouth College

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted

90.7%

Admission Difficulty for Monmouth College
Measure	Difficulty
Admission Standards		Average
Applicant Competition		Very Low

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Monmouth College is 90.7%. Its admission rate is the 49th lowest in Illinois.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Monmouth College and can you get accepted?

Monmouth College is an easy school to get into and you have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 1,649 out of the 1,818 who applied were admitted.

Monmouth College typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.49. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 14% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

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Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Monmouth College you should:

Have a high school GPA of 3.49 or better
Earn B+ grades in high school
Score 1110 on the SAT
Score 26 on the ACT
Graduate in the top half of your high school class

Monmouth College GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA

3.49

Typical High School Grades

B+

What GPA do you need to get into Monmouth College?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into Monmouth College are to have around a 3.49 high school GPA. You are required to have above average high school grades.

If your high school grades are above the average 3.49 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as Monmouth College accepts 91% of applicants.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at Monmouth College is 3.49 on the 4.0 scale. 22% of students who get in have perfect 4.0 GPA's in high school. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B+ letter grades and regularly score around 87-89 percent on tests and assignments in high school. The school ranks #20 in Illinois for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since Monmouth College is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.5 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

The table below outlines the number of admitted freshmen by GPA range as well as how competitive your GPA will be as compared with other applicants.

High School GPA's for admitted Monmouth College students
High School GPA	Freshmen Within Range	Competitiveness
4.0	22.0%	Good
3.75 to 3.99	15.0%	Avg +
3.50 to 3.74	19.0%	Avg -
3.25 to 3.49	15.0%	Avg -
3.00 to 3.24	9.0%	Avg -
2.50 to 2.99	16.0%	Reach
2.00 to 2.49	4.0%	Low
1.00 to 1.99	0%	Low
less than 1.00	0%	Low

What do these chances mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

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Monmouth College SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Monmouth College. If you optionally submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 27% of students submitted SAT scores and 8% submitted ACT scores for admission for the most recent academic year..

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range

1010-1210

Applicants Submitting SAT

27%

SAT Scores for Monmouth College
SAT Test	25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile	510
Math 25th Percentile	500
Composite 25th Percentile	1010

SAT Scores for Monmouth College
SAT Test	75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile	610
Math 75th Percentile	600
Composite 75th Percentile	1210
Average SAT Score	1110

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to Monmouth College?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at Monmouth College is 1110 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 1010-1210. Students who get into Monmouth College score in the top 59 percent of all SAT test takers.. Monmouth College ranks #21 in the state of Illinois for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1110 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. Monmouth College regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 1010 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 1010, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 910, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

Score Submission Requirements

Monmouth College is a test optional school meaning do not have to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

View other colleges which accept students in the 1110 SAT score range.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1110, you have around a 91% chance of being admitted. A 1210 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 95% chance of getting in.

Monmouth College admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1210 and Above	Good	>95%
1110 to 1210	Avg +	91%-95%
1010 to 1110	Avg -	84%-91%
910 to 1010	Reach	74%-84%
Less than 910	Low	<74%

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Monmouth College ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range

24-28

Applicants Submitting ACT

ACT Scores for Monmouth College
ACT Test	25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile	23
Math 25th Percentile	21
Composite 25th Percentile	24

ACT Scores for Monmouth College
ACT Test	75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile	30
Math 75th Percentile	26
Composite 75th Percentile	28
Average ACT Score	26

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into Monmouth College?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to Monmouth College is 26, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 24 and 28. The school ranks #13 in Illinois for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 26. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 24 and score in the score in the top 27 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 22.

8 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Monmouth College.

Score Submission Requirements

You do not have to to submit ACT scores with your application as Monmouth College is test optional. The policy from the school on ACT scores is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

Find other colleges with similar ACT score requirements

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into Monmouth College for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 26 score has around 91% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 95% with a 28 ACT score.

Monmouth College admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
28 and Above	Good	>95%
26 to 28	Avg +	91%-95%
24 to 26	Avg -	84%-91%
22 to 24	Reach	74%-84%
Less than 22	Low	<74%

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High School Class Rank

71% of Monmouth College freshman are in the top half of their high school graduating class and 42% are in the top quarter.

High School Class Rank for admitted Monmouth College students
High School Class Rank	Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class	16%
Top 25% of class	42%
Top 50% of class	71%

Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Monmouth College admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	811	987	1,818
Accepted	743	890	1,649
Acceptance Rate	92%	90%	91%
Enrolled	104	125	231
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	14%	14%	14%

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Monmouth College is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Monmouth College and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Monmouth College Application Requirements
Test Scores	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA	Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Required to be considered for admission
Recommendations	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies	Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Monmouth College
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	Yes
Credit for Life Experiences	No

Admission Requirements Summary

Because Monmouth College is lightly competitive to get into, you have a very good chance of acceptance with the right GPA and test scores. If you have a 3.49 GPA, you are almost certain to getting in. Combining this with an SAT score of 1110 and ACT of 26 will almost guarantee your admission.