Monmouth College
Monmouth, Illinois 61462-1998
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for business — close-knit campus
Monmouth College is a private institution in Monmouth with particular strength in business and biology. With an average SAT of 1128, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A small campus of 725 undergraduates with a 10:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.
60% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $51,110 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $18,034.
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History & Fun Facts
- •Monmouth College was founded on April 18, 1853, by the Second Presbytery of Illinois of the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church.
- •The first president, David Wallace built two mission churches in Massachusetts before assuming the Monmouth presidency.
- •Founded on the eve of the American Civil War, the college immediately faced a crisis.
Source: Wikipedia
Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1128
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
28.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.6%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$20,000
Programs (37)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
70%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
4
Peer Average
3
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from IL state average