Monmouth College

Monmouth, IL · Private nonprofit · 4-year

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Sources and reporting periods

Reporting periods: Admission counts and rate: IPEDS Admissions component, fall 2023 entering class. Graduation rate: IPEDS Graduation Rates component, six-year cohort. Score, cost, aid and earnings fields: historical imports without a retained reporting year. Source-check dates on policy notes do not date the statistical fields.

Federal sources: NCES IPEDS and College Scorecard. Covered cohorts differ; a net-price average is not an individual aid offer. Definitions, coverage and limitations.

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Testing policy

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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Monmouth College reported a 86.6% acceptance rate for the fall 2023 entering class. Monmouth College is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Monmouth, IL, with an SAT reference of 1110 and an ACT reference of 24. The historical average net price is $17,133 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

86.6%

1,614 applicants

SAT reference

1110

Combined score

ACT reference

24

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$17,133

After financial aid

SAT & ACT Scores at Monmouth College

Historical score references from imported federal records for enrolled first-year score submitters. The SAT total references are a sum of section values, not observed total-score percentiles. The reference midpoint column is not a verified median, and none of these values is an admission cutoff. Reporting years are unavailable for these fields.

Test25th percentileReference midpoint75th percentile
SAT (total, 400–1600)101011101210
ACT (composite, 1–36)202427

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

62.2%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

74.4%

Median Earnings (10yr)

N/A

Student Body

702

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at Monmouth College, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.

Family IncomeAvg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000$12,483
$30,001 – $48,000$12,400
$48,001 – $75,000$14,782
$75,001 – $110,000$18,057
$110,000+$21,678

Top Majors at Monmouth College

MajorDegrees Awarded
Business, Management & Marketing33
Parks, Recreation & Fitness23
Education22
Psychology17
Biological & Biomedical Sciences15
Visual & Performing Arts14
Communication & Journalism13
Physical Sciences13
Social Sciences13
Computer & Information Sciences4

Financial Aid at Monmouth College

About Monmouth College

Official website: https://www.monmouthcollege.edu/

Admissions: https://www.monmouthcollege.edu/admission/

Frequently Asked Questions About Monmouth College

What is the acceptance rate at Monmouth College?

Monmouth College reported a 87% acceptance rate to IPEDS for the fall 2023 entering class. the reported applicant count is about 1,614. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.

How hard is it to get into Monmouth College?

The historical 87% acceptance rate suggests Monmouth College was less selective at the campus level in the stored data. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.

What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Monmouth College?

The imported historical records for Monmouth College include an SAT reference value of 1110 and an ACT reference value of 24. Reference values may be derived from reported score ranges; they are not verified medians or required cutoffs. Federal score ranges describe enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Verify current testing requirements on the college's official admissions page.

How much does it cost to attend Monmouth College?

The stored historical average net price at Monmouth College is $17,133 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 100%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $36,405 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.

What is the graduation rate at Monmouth College?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for Monmouth College is 62%. its stored first-year retention rate is 74%. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is Monmouth College test-optional?

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

When is the application deadline for Monmouth College?

Monmouth College's recorded application deadlines, shown on this cycle's calendar, are Early Decision on November 15, 2026, Early Action on November 15, 2026, Regular Decision on April 1, 2027. Aid deadlines: FAFSA June 30. These were recorded from the college's website, mostly during the previous application cycle, and dates can change; confirm on Monmouth College's official admissions page. Admit Coach's Deadline Radar counts down to each date and adds them to your calendar.

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