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Monmouth University Campus Tours & Visits — West Long Branch, NJ

Strong graduate outcomes — known for business

Monmouth University is a private institution in West Long Branch with particular strength in business and health sciences. With an average SAT of 1204, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 3.8K undergraduates with a 12:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

70% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $67,991 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $31,650.

Established

1933

Mascot

Shadow The Hawk

Type

Private university

Division

Division I

90%

Acceptance

1204

SAT Avg

3,831

Undergrads

12:1

Student : Faculty

70%

Grad Rate (4yr)

$67,991

Earnings 10yr

$31,650

Avg Net Price

Rankings

U.S. News

2025

#15

Forbes

2025

#427

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Hawks

Basketball tournamentSoccer teamsLacrosseTennisGolfSoccerLacrosse wonSoccer moves

History & Fun Facts

•History Early years The school that would become Monmouth University was founded in 1933 as Monmouth Junior College, a two-year junior college under Dean Edward G.
•Monmouth Junior College opened to students on November 21, 1933.
•The junior college's first student enrollment was reported at 325, all graduates from Monmouth County high schools, with a faculty of 12 instructors.
•In 1947, the school received full college accreditation from the New Jersey Board of Education to award associate degrees to students.
•100 students became the first recipients of associate degrees from Monmouth Junior College the following year.

Source: Wikipedia

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Admissions

Acceptance Rate89.5%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1204

Reading & WritingMid: 585

570640

MathMid: 575

555630

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 24

2428

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

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Typical Application Requirements

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1-3 supplemental essays required

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CSS Profile / FAFSA

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Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$44,850

Room & Board$17,738

Books & Supplies$1,000

Total Cost of Attendance$60,113

Average Net Price$31,650

Median Debt at Graduation$27,000

Monthly Payment (10yr)$286

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$19,945

$30–48K$18,532

$48–75K$29,142

$75–110K$36,327

$110K+$38,626

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

39.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

4.0%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$23,250

Programs (86)

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate70.3%

Freshman Retention81.5%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$55,825

10 Years$67,991

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

81%

Mixed

Student Body

Undergrads

3,831

Gender Split

64% / 36%

Women / Men

First Generation

32%

Pell Grant Recipients

30%

Race & Ethnicity

White 69%

Black 5%

Hispanic 17%

Asian 2%

Two+ 2%

Int'l 2%

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

27

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Incident Breakdown (2024)

6

Burglary

1

Aggravated Assault

1

Robbery

2

Motor Vehicle Theft

3

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

8

Drug Arrests

6

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

127Very High

Estimated from NJ state average + suburban adjustment

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

New Yorkpop. 8.3M

30 mi(52 min)

Philadelphiapop. 1.6M

65 mi(113 min)

Bostonpop. 675K

210 mi(364 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

JFKNew York JFK28 mi

EWRNewark Liberty30 mi

LGANew York LaGuardia35 mi

Distance to Cities

New York, NY30 mi

~52 min drive

Newark, NJ33 mi

~57 min drive

Trenton, NJ39 mi

~1h 8m drive

Southern (moderate winters, warm summers)

Visit Planning

Nearby Hotels

Mid-Range

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$100-180/night

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Monmouth University

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More About This School

Varsity Sports — Hawks

History & Fun Facts

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Rider University

Saint Peter's University

Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus

Seton Hall University

Admissions

SAT Score Ranges

ACT Score Range

Deadline Calendar

Typical Application Requirements

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Net Price by Family Income

Debt & Aid Detail

Programs (86)

Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Student Body

Race & Ethnicity

Campus Safety

Incident Breakdown (2024)

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

Climate (School Year)

Nearest Cities

Getting There

Nearest Airports

Distance to Cities

Visit Planning

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