Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 002616
- Phone: (732) 548-6000
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
76.65%FINANCIAL AID RATE
99%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
13:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
28FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$19,272Average 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 University
2600 Woodbridge Avenue, Edison, NJ
History
Monmouth University, Located in West Long Branch, New Jersey, was founded in 1933 as Monmouth Junior College. The school became Monmouth College in 1956, and finally Monmouth University in 1995. The school boasts a 15:1 student to teacher ratio, has over six thousand students in post-secondary and post-graduate programs, and over 73% of the faculty has PhDs. The school primarily serves students in the north eastern United States, but has students from 29 states and 28 countries.
Academics
Monmouth University offers 33 undergraduate programs and 21 graduate programs, as well as a large number of certificate programs. Monmouth emphasizes small class sizes, capped at between 20 and 35 students, and experiential learning through internships and service learning programs.
Programs offered include:
Admissions and Financial Aid
Students interested in applying to Monmouth University should complete the application, including all required information, transcripts and documentation. The application and review process will be different for undergraduate and graduate programs and can contact the school to review requirements needed for acceptance. Financial aid is available and interested students should review the information and resources available on the Monmouth University website. Monmouth University will assist individuals in the financial aid process.
Athletics
The MU Hawks participate in the NCAA Northeast Conference as a Division 1 school.
Athletic programs offered:
- Basketball
- Baseball/Softball
- Bowling
- Cross Country
- Golf
- Field Hockey
- Football
- Soccer
- Tennis
- Lacrosse
- Track and Field
- Coed Sailing (non-NCAA)
Admission Requirements & Details
The admissions information below may give you an idea of the candidates Monmouth University accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP or college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Student Enrollment
Total enrollment at Monmouth University is around 6,200 students, where graduate students make up roughly 17% of the student body.
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
- The estimated tuition for part time students is around $1,100 to $1,400 per unit
Financial Aid Details
The information below lists the financial aid types students are receiving. Also shown are the percent of students receiving aid and the average amount of aid per student per year.
| Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Any Financial Aid | 99% | - |
| Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 99% | $22,388 |
| Receiving Student Loans | 72% | $8,744 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help support students, Monmouth University may provide student services like:- Online course work available
- Remedial courses
- Academic counseling for students
- Employing students to lower education costs
- Assistance to find work
Specialized Programs & Accreditations
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Program
- Nursing (MSN, DSN) Program
- Speech-Language Pathology Program
- Elementary and Secondary School Teacher Education Program
Intercollegiate Athletics
Monmouth University is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NCAA Division I-FCS classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference)
- Basketball (Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference)
- Track and Field (Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference)
- Field Hockey
- Football (Big South Conference)
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Bowling
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 University 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
- Biology (B)
- Environmental Biology (B)
Business and Marketing Studies
- Business Administration (B, M)
- Accounting (C)
Communications and Journalism
- Communications (B)
- Public Relations (M)
Computer and Information Sciences
Engineering
- Software Engineering (B, M)
English Language and Literature
- English (B, M)
Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies
Foreign Languages and Literature
Health and Clinical Professions
History
- History (B, M)
Interdisciplinary Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Mathematics and Statistics
- Math (B)
Physical Sciences
- Chemistry (B)
Psychology
- Psychology (B)
Public Administration and Social Services
- Social Work (B, C, M)
- Public Policy (M)
Recreation and Fitness Studies
- Sports Medicine (B)
Security and Protective Services
Social Sciences
- Political Science (B)
- Anthropology (B, M)
- Sociology (B)
Visual and Performing Arts
- Music (B)
- Drama and Theatre Arts (B)
Other 4-Year Private Colleges
The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Monmouth University.
- Georgian Court University in Paterson, NJ (17 miles away)
- Wagner College in New York, NY (23 miles away)
- Saint Josephs College - Main Campus in Saratoga Springs, NY (28 miles away)
- St. Francis College in Saint Bonaventure, NY (29 miles away)
- Pace University - New York in Oneonta, NY (30 miles away)
See a list of all the colleges and universities by clicking on one of the links below:
- Visit the main New Jersey colleges & universities profile page
- Review a list of New Jersey private colleges
Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 002616
- Phone: (732) 548-6000
- School Homepage