A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Monmouth College are primarily White with a smaller Hispanic population. The school has medium racial diversity. 37% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
63%
|
| Black |
10%
|
| Hispanic |
12%
|
| Asian |
2%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
6%
|
| Race Unknown |
5%
|
There are 2% more male students than female students enrolled at Monmouth College with a gender ratio of 51% men to 49% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Monmouth College has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
51%
|
| Women |
49%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
388
|
| Women |
379
|
Monmouth College serves a very low number of students outside of Illinois, with 77 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
77%
|
| Out of State |
22%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
1%
|
37% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 1.9% |
| Part time Undergrads | 0.6% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=147341 IPEDS survey data for Monmouth College.
Last updated February 24, 2024