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Monmouth University

West Long Branch, NJ·Private nonprofit·3,831 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who prefer a mid-size campus. no major red flags in the data. solid earnings of $55,900 within 10 years.

90%
Accept
3,831
Students
$31,650
Net Price
70%
Grad Rate
$55,900
Earnings
10 yr
$23,250
Debt

About This School

Monmouth University is a private nonprofit institution located in West Long Branch, New Jersey with approximately 3,831 undergraduate students enrolled. Monmouth University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 90%. The average net price after financial aid is $31,650 per year. The graduation rate is 70%, and the typical graduate earns $55,900 within 10 years of enrollment.

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.

The numbers tell a mixed story here: a 90% acceptance rate means admission is accessible, but a 70% graduation rate suggests a meaningful number of students who start here don't finish, which is worth asking about during a campus visit. The median earnings of $55,900 a decade out are modest relative to the $31,650 annual net price, so this is a school where your major and career focus will matter a lot. Worth considering if you want a small, suburban New Jersey campus with personalized attention, but come in with a clear plan — coasting through isn't well-supported by the outcomes data.

Founded
1933
Setting
Large suburb

Popular Programs

Business & Marketing32%
Health Professions12%
Communications9%
Biological Sciences5%
Visual & Performing Arts5%
Psychology4%
English4%
Social Sciences4%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Notable Alumni

Christie PearceMatt MorganWendy BoglioliMichael Sorrentino

Source: Wikidata. Used for context only.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average Composite1204
Reading 75th %ile640
Math 75th %ile630

ACT Scores

Midpoint Composite24

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$44,850
Out-of-State Tuition
$44,850
Avg Net Price
$31,650
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants30%
Median debt at graduation$23,250

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
70%
within 6 years
Retention Rate
81%
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$55,900
after enrollment
Median Debt
$23,250
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$23,250
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$42,600
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$55,900
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 2.4x

Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White69%
Black5%
Hispanic/Latino17%
Asian2%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (3,831 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Monmouth University

400 Cedar Ave

West Long Branch, NJ 07764-1898

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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