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Monmouth University
Monmouth University admits nearly everyone — 89% of applicants. A feature, not a flaw: the page below asks whether Monmouth University is worth attending, not whether you'll get in.
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Monmouth University occupies suburban West Long Branch, NJ — a private campus quieter than a downtown one, closer to one than a rural seat.
Its highest-earning path is Computer Engineering, where graduates median $111,422 four years out. Faculty pay averages $124,656 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 3,684 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 79.9% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1125 and 1270 — near the NJ middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Monmouth University's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
You can apply to Monmouth University without scores. Among admitted students who did submit, the middle half landed between 1125 and 1270; applicants below that range often simply apply without them.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 570 | 610 | 640 |
| SAT Math | 555 | 590 | 630 |
| ACT Composite | 24 | 26 | 28 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Monmouth University received 8,410 applications and admitted 7,530 (89.5%), with 975 enrolling.
How Monmouth University compares
| Monmouth University | New Jersey median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 89% | 78.6% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $46,552 | $17,014 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $67,991 | $58,902 | $53,781 |
Ten years after enrolling, the median Monmouth University student earns $67,991 — 15% above the New Jersey median of $58,902 for college-goers.
Cost, size & completion
Monmouth University lists tuition at $46,552 for everyone — private schools don't do residency pricing. Monmouth University's sticker and net price can differ sharply after aid; treat $46,552 as the ceiling, not the bill.
Monmouth University enrolls 3,684 undergraduates — mid-sized, with the trade-offs Monmouth University's scale implies: more programs than a small college, more anonymity too.
71.9% of Monmouth University students finish a bachelor's within six years — 17 points above the national 54.9% — and the single best predictor that the $46,552 price above buys a degree, not just enrollment.
Top majors by earnings at Monmouth University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | $111,422 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $103,184 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $95,960 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $78,591 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | $75,353 |
| Mathematics | $68,774 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $67,842 |
| Chemistry | $66,895 |
| Biology, General | $66,114 |
| Political Science and Government | $64,438 |
| History | $63,947 |
| Education, General | $63,068 |
| English Language and Literature, General | $60,220 |
| Social Work | $59,147 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $58,759 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $57,837 |
| Psychology, General | $57,159 |
| Anthropology | $55,868 |
| Music | $55,526 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $44,363 |
Median earnings for these 20 Monmouth University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $67,991 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 16 additional Monmouth University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Monmouth University?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1125–1270 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 89% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Monmouth University's acceptance rate?
89.5% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 7,530 admitted from 8,410 applicants.
How much does Monmouth University cost?
At Monmouth University, published tuition is $46,552 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Monmouth University's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Monmouth University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $67,991 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in New Jersey
- Montclair State University — 87.9% admitted
- New Jersey City University — 98.4% admitted
- Rabbinical College of America — 95.2% admitted
- Saint Peter's University — 90.3% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.