Monmouth University

7/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
West Long Branch, NJ
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#6 Best Private Colleges in New Jersey

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Overview

Total enrollment

4,767

Location West Long Branch, New Jersey
Website monmouth.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Large Suburban

Best Colleges Rank

#365

Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Monmouth University occupies a 170-acre campus in West Long Branch, New Jersey, located one mile from the Atlantic Ocean and approximately 60 miles south of New York City. The university's grounds feature a mix of contemporary academic buildings and historic landmarks, including Wilson Hall, a National Historic Landmark that was originally built as a private estate in 1929 and now serves as the campus's administrative center. Monmouth operates as a private institution offering undergraduate and graduate programs, with notable strengths in business, education, nursing, and marine and environmental sciences. The university maintains seven residence halls housing undergraduate students and provides direct access to New Jersey beaches through its dedicated Marine and Environmental Biology and Policy program. Monmouth competes in NCAA Division I athletics as the Hawks, participating in the Colonial Athletic Association.

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Ratings

Monmouth University is rated within the top 39% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10.

Overall Rating

7 out of 10
Academics

7 out of 10
Resources

7 out of 10
Outcomes

7 out of 10
Value

5 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for Monmouth University within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Challenging

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1140/1310
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 24/29
GPA 3.57

Acceptance Rate

89%

Applications Due Mar 1, 2027
Enrollment Rate 10%
Application Fee $60

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$46,552

Costs for Monmouth University
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$46,552
Books and Supplies		$1,000
Other Fees		$800
Room and Board		$17,698
Budget for Other Expenses		$4,560
Total One Year Cost		$70,610

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$56,500 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

66% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Monmouth University are Business, Communication, and Education. 28% of students major in Business, 12% in Communication, and 11% in Education.