Monmouth College Admission Requirements

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Monmouth College Admission Overview

Monmouth College admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year Monmouth College admitted 90.9% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.49 GPA (B+) and SAT 1000-1210 / ACT 20-27. Monmouth College is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Monmouth College is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.

Source: IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Monmouth College Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

90.9%

Admission Standards

Moderate

Applicant Competition

Very Low

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Very High

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Acceptance Rate

The Monmouth College acceptance rate is 90.9%. Last year, 1,434 of 1,577 applicants were admitted. That is the 49th lowest acceptance rate 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, admitting most applicants. You have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

Monmouth College typically 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.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Monmouth College GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.49

Typical High School Grades

B+

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.49

0.0 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0

Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at Monmouth College typically have around a 3.49 GPA (B+) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have above average high school grades. Monmouth College is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.

22% of enrolled freshmen had a 4.0. The school ranks #20 in Illinois for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.5 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.

High school GPA ranges for enrolled Monmouth College freshmen
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 figures mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

Monmouth College SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

1000-1210

Freshmen who sent SAT

21%

25th Percentile Scores

Reading 500
Math 500
Composite 1000

75th Percentile Scores

Reading 620
Math 590
Composite 1210

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at Monmouth College typically score around a 1110 SAT (middle 50% 1000–1210) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 61st percentile nationally. Monmouth College ranks #21 in the state of Illinois for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1000 to 1210

800 1000 1200 1400 1600

SAT policy

Monmouth College is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.

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

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.

SAT ranges vs last year's enrolled testers at Monmouth College
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1210+	Above 75th	>95%
1110 to 1210	Avg +	91%-95%
1000 to 1110	Avg -	84%-91%
Below 1000	Below mid-50	<84%

What do these figures mean?

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Monmouth College ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

20-27

Freshmen reporting ACT

25th Percentile Scores

English 22
Math 18
Composite 20

75th Percentile Scores

English 27
Math 27
Composite 27

Average ACT

Incoming testers at Monmouth College typically have around a 23 ACT (mid-50 20–27) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 68th percentile of ACT takers nationwide. Monmouth College places #24 among colleges in Illinois for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 20 to 27

1 9 18 27 36

ACT policy

You may apply to Monmouth College without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 23.0 ACT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.

ACT bands compared with last year's enrolled testers at Monmouth College
ACT Score (36 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
27+	Above 75th	>95%
23 to 27	Avg +	91%-95%
20 to 23	Avg -	85%-91%
Below 20	Below mid-50	<85%

How to read these figures

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

High School Class Rank

Class Rank of Admitted Students

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

Estimate How You Compare

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Admission Statistics

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

Monmouth College admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	563	999	1,577
Accepted	527	892	1,434
Acceptance Rate	94%	89%	91%
Enrolled	85	113	200
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	16%	13%	14%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Requirements

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

Monmouth College application requirements
Requirement	Used for Admission
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	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Recommendations	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies	Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Fee

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

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at Monmouth College
Credit Type	Accepted
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	Yes
Credit for Life Experiences	No

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

Monmouth College is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 90.9% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.49 GPA (about an B+ average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (1000-1210); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025