Monmouth University
West Long Branch, New Jersey · Private nonprofit, 4-year
At a glance
Average net price
$30,988
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
71.9%
Admission rate
89%
Undergrad size
3,684
In-state tuition
$46,552
Out-of-state tuition
$46,552
Cost of attendance
$62,904
Median earnings (10y)
$67,991
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,223
- ACT midpoint
- 24
- Retention
- 79.9%
- Locale
- Suburb
Programs breakdown
19 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by business (28%), humanities & arts (19%), social sciences (17%).
- STEM12%
- Health15%
- Business28%
- Humanities & arts19%
- Social sciences17%
- Trades & services9%
- Business28.2%~1,038 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Health professions15.4%~566 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Communication7.3%~267 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~224 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~204 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Psychology5.5%~204 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~161 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Social sciences4.3%~157 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- English4.2%~153 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~134 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Education3.5%~130 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~98 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Computer science2.4%~87 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- History2.0%~75 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~71 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Mathematics1.4%~51 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Engineering0.9%~31 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~28 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~4 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 641 | $41,719 | $27,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 181 | $68,576 | — |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 179 | $33,372 | $26,380 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 164 | $28,227 | $27,000 |
| Social Work. | Master's | 163 | $47,063 | — |
| Education, General. | Bachelor's | 113 | $49,648 | $27,000 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 103 | $24,240 | $27,000 |
| Education, General. | Master's | 100 | $55,355 | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master's | 100 | $106,077 | — |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 80 | $42,988 | $27,000 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 74 | $15,432 | $27,000 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor's | 74 | $32,816 | $27,000 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | Master's | 74 | — | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | Master's | 74 | $44,405 | — |
| Social Work. | Bachelor's | 72 | $42,523 | $27,000 |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 62 | $24,832 | $27,000 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Master's | 62 | $103,660 | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor's | 61 | — | $27,000 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 58 | $46,204 | $27,000 |
| Homeland Security. | Bachelor's | 56 | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Master's | 54 | $57,945 | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 53 | $71,703 | $27,000 |
| History. | Bachelor's | 50 | $43,793 | $27,000 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | Master's | 47 | $49,759 | — |
| Music. | Bachelor's | 46 | $22,553 | $26,411 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Master's | 43 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts. | Bachelor's | 37 | — | — |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology. | Bachelor's | 35 | $25,651 | $27,000 |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 35 | $50,175 | $26,994 |
| Chemistry. | Bachelor's | 35 | $32,498 | $27,000 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | First professional | 34 | — | — |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | Master's | 33 | $53,392 | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | First professional | 33 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 27 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Master's | 25 | — | — |
| Anthropology. | Bachelor's | 21 | $32,481 | $25,500 |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Master's | 18 | — | — |
| Anthropology. | Master's | 17 | — | — |
| Sociology. | Bachelor's | 16 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Master's | 15 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Monmouth University
Monmouth University is a mid-sized institution located in West Long Branch, New Jersey, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 3,684 undergraduate students in a suburb setting. The most popular fields of study include Business, Health professions, Communication.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Monmouth University — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $30,988 per year, which is above the national average compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $46,552 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $62,904 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 71.9%, a strong completion outcome. 79.9% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $67,991 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Monmouth University confers degrees and certificates across 19 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Business, Health professions, Communication. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by business (28% of credentials), humanities & arts (19% of credentials), social sciences (17% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Monmouth University accepts 89% of applicants, making it open or near-open admission. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,223. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 24.
Location & campus
Set in West Long Branch, New Jersey (suburb), Monmouth University draws students from across New Jersey and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Monmouth University
Q.How much does Monmouth University cost?
The average net price at Monmouth University is $30,988 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $62,904.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Monmouth University?
Monmouth University has a 6-year graduation rate of 71.9% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Monmouth University?
Monmouth University admits 89% of applicants, which is considered open or near-open admission.
Q.How much do Monmouth University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Monmouth University graduate earns $67,991 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Monmouth University?
Published tuition is $46,552 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Monmouth University located?
Monmouth University is located in West Long Branch, New Jersey (ZIP 07764).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Monmouth University at their official website.