Monmouth University: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - Very GoodQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - PoorCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Bad

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Monmouth University is a medium four-year, private not-for-profit school with 5,030 students enrolled. This college was founded in 1933 and is the only institution located in West Long Branch, New Jersey.

Academic Offerings

At Monmouth University you can obtain your associate's degree, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered
56
Monmouth University implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers enrollment in 56 majors. The most popular concentrations are Management, Business, Education, Nursing, and Psychology. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a good sign. Nevertheless, if you are planning to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Monmouth University student retention rate is fair at 79% (close to New Jersey average). Taking this statistic into consideration, apparently students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
79%
Fair
The graduation rate at MU is good: 75%.

Student to faculty ratio at Monmouth University is pretty good: 12:1. Find out more details on instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition costs are extremely high - around $42,600 annually. The additional fees at MU (not included in tuition costs) are about $800; which comes to $43,400 per academic year.

Read the details about Monmouth University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
91%
Easy
As reported in recent government data, 7,937 applications were submitted and 7,216 were accepted, so it is very easy to get accepted at this school.

The college might accept dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits for admission.

Read the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at MU in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$9,200
High
Monmouth University offers a distance learning option, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a solid option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Monmouth University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
D
Unsafe
Monmouth University provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates nearly 2,100 students, which provides a good on-campus housing option. The room price is high, around $9,200 per year.

Army and Air Force ROTC programs are available at MU. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime information, Monmouth University seems to be a relatively dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Monmouth University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Monmouth University
400 Cedar Ave
West Long Branch, New Jersey
07764-1898, USA
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