Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 001725
- Phone: (217) 424-6211
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
66.67%FINANCIAL AID RATE
100%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
10:1FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$28,442Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Monmouth College
1184 W Main St, Decatur, IL
Monmouth College is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and assists students in developing important skills useful in pursuit of graduate education or employment. A liberal arts curriculum exposes students to a variety of topics and subjects. The school is located in Monmouth, IL, which is a predominantly rural area. The school's Presbyterian Church affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's vision. Monmouth College has an annual student enrollment of nearly 1,400.
Areas of study offered at Monmouth College include:
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Education
- History
- Communications And Journalism
To be considered for admissions, students may be required to fill out an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit any transcripts or test scores, which are then evaluated by admissions staff. The majority of students at Monmouth College scored within the range of 19 - 25 on the ACT. Approximately 60% of all students that applied were accepted at Monmouth College, with 24% of those admitted choosing to attend. More information from the admissions office can be found here.
The cost of undergraduate tuition is approximately $32,000 per year. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and as such students should visit the school's price of attendance calculator to identify their personalized cost estimate of attendance. Housing may be available for those that want to live on-campus at an estimated cost of $4,700 per year. Students at this school may be eligible for aid which is usually loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.
The Monmouth College Scots participate in a number of intercollegiate athletic programs, with competitions managed and overseen by the NCAA. Available sports offered may include but not limited to:
- Baseball (NCAA Division III)
- Basketball (NCAA Division III)
- Football (NCAA Division III)
- Golf (NCAA Division III)
- Soccer (NCAA Division III)
Admission Requirements & Details
The information regarding admissions below may give you an idea of the students Monmouth College accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- AP Course Credits
Student Enrollment
Monmouth College has a total student population of about 910. The enrollment breakdown by academic level is 27% enrolling as graduate students and 100% as undergraduate students.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The items listed below are for informational purposes only and may not represent current tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- The estimated tuition range is around $39,000-$47,000 per year
- Per unit charges are around $1,300 for part time students
- May offer prepaid tuition rates, allowing tuition to be purchased at current rates for future enrollment.
Financial Aid Details
The financial aid table below details the types of financial aid, along with the percent of students receiving aid, and on average the amount of aid per student per year.
Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
---|---|---|
Any Financial Aid | 100% | - |
Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 100% | $29,898 |
Receiving Student Loans | 80% | $7,577 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To support students and graduates, Monmouth College may provide services to students including:- Career path counseling
- Work study style employment
- Employment search assistance
Intercollegiate Athletics
Monmouth College is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division III with football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Midwest Conference)
- Basketball (Midwest Conference)
- Football (Midwest Conference)
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field, Indoor
- Track and Field, Outdoor
- Track and Field, X-Country
- Volleyball
- Water Polo
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by Monmouth College by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Biochemistry (B)
- Biology (B)
Business and Marketing Studies
Communications and Journalism
- Communications (B)
- Public Relations (B)
Computer and Information Sciences
- Computer Science (B)
Education
English Language and Literature
- English (B)
Foreign Languages and Literature
History
- History (B)
Interdisciplinary Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Liberal Arts (B)
Mathematics and Statistics
- Math (B)
Natural Resources and Conservation
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Psychology
- Psychology (B)
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Social Sciences
- Sociology (B)
- Political Science (B)
- Economics (B)
Visual and Performing Arts
- Music (B)
Other 4-Year Private Colleges
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- Knox College in Malta, IL (14 miles away)
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- Culver - Stockton College in Neosho, MO (71 miles away)
- Eureka College in Elmhurst, IL (73 miles away)
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Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 001725
- Phone: (217) 424-6211
- School Homepage