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Monmouth University

Monmouth University

West Long Branch, NJ · Suburb · 3,684 students
4
Year
Private Non-profit
Suburb
Medium (3k–10k)
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Accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
About

Located just one mile from the Atlantic Ocean, Monmouth University is best known for its vibrant coastal setting and highly regarded programs in business, nursing, and communication housed within the prestigious Leon Hess Business School and the School of Nursing and Health Studies. The student experience is defined by an active, supportive campus culture where undergraduates benefit from personalized attention in small classes, competitive Division I athletics, and a relaxed beach-town lifestyle. What truly sets Monmouth apart is its historically rich 170-acre campus, anchored by the majestic Great Hall mansion (a National Historic Landmark), and its unique designation as the official home of the Bruce Springsteen Archives and Center for American Music.

Wikipedia:Monmouth University is a private university in West Long Branch, New Jersey, United States. Founded in 1933 as Monmouth Junior College, it became Monmouth College in 1956 and Monmouth University in 1995 after receiving its charter. It enrolls about 4,660 undergraduate and 1,750 graduate students and employs 302 full-time faculty members.

Location
West Long Branch, NJ, 07764-1898 · Suburb campus
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Nearest airport from college
JFK · New York JFK
28 mi away
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Cost
Cost of attendance
$62,904
Avg net price
$30,988
Room & board
$17,698
Tuition
$46,552
Books & supplies
$1,000/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$18,924
$30–48k
$19,404
$48–75k
$25,331
$75–110k
$33,773
$110k+
$39,015
Admissions
Admit rate
89%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
1223
Reading 580–660
Math 560–650
ACT midpoint
24
Composite 24–29
English 23–31
Math 21–27
SAT range (25th–75th percentile)
40080012001600

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Essay Requirements

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
71%
4-yr on-time completion
65%
1st-yr retention
80%
Transfer-out rate
24%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
69%
Transferred
26%
Still enrolled
0%
Dropped out / unknown
5%
Median earnings (6yr)
$55,825
Median earnings (10yr)
$67,991
Median debt
$27,000
Monthly loan payment
$286
Debt range (25th–75th)
$8,750–$27,600
Debt (90th percentile)
$33,063
Student Body
Men 37%Women 63%
12
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
■Students  ■ Faculty
Pell grant recipients
30%
First-generation
32%
Median family income
$73,885
Independent students
5%
Avg age at entry
20.0
Part-time students
3%
Race & ethnicity
White
67%
Hispanic
18%
Black
5%
Asian
2%
Two or more
3%
Non-resident
2%
Unknown
2%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$55,825
10 years after entry
$67,991
Business Administration, Management and Operations295
Communication and Media Studies80
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General80
Education, General53
Psychology, General43
English Language and Literature, General41
Criminal Justice and Corrections41
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness36
Social Work36
Biology, General33
Computer and Information Sciences, General29
Political Science and Government28
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing27
Homeland Security24
History24
Music20
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Institutional
Endowment
$164M
Classification
Master's (Large)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, selective admissions
Full-time faculty
100%
Avg faculty salary
$10,388/mo
Instructional spend/student
$12,830
Federal loan rate
61%

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