Monmouth College
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Main telephone | 309-457-2131 |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Public or private | Private |
| Type of school | 4-year college |
| Denomination | Presbyterian |
| Date founded | 1853 |
| Degrees offered | Bachelor's |
| School accreditation | North Central Association of Colleges and Schools |
| Setting | Small town-rural area (not within commuting distance of a large city) |
| Campus size | 112 acres |
| County | Warren |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Number of full time, freshmen men | 130 |
| Number of full time, freshmen women | 81 |
| Total number of full time freshmen | 211 |
| Number of full time, undergraduate men | 377 |
| Number of full time, undergraduate women | 348 |
| Total number of full time undergraduates | 725 |
| Number of part time, undergraduate men | 2 |
| Total number of undergraduate males | 379 |
| Total number of undergraduate students | 727 |
| Total enrollment | 727 |
| American Indian/Alaskan Native | Less than 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| Black | 8% |
| Hispanic | 11% |
| White | 68% |
| Race/ethnicity unknown | 3% |
| These figures reflect responses of people who chose to indicate their racial-ethnic background. All categories except Hispanic represent non-Hispanic students. International students are not included in these figures so they may not add up to 100 percent. | |
| Percentage of students from out of state | 21% |
| Number of states and territories represented | 27 |
| Percentage of students from outside the US | 1% |
| Number of countries represented | 9 |
| Percentage of students 25 or older | 2% |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Tuition year | 2024-2025 |
| In-state tuition | $44,672 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $44,672 |
| Fees | $250 |
| Room and board (live on campus)* | $11,254 |
| * Room and board costs may vary by housing facility and number of meals in meal plan | |
| Undergraduate costs are for ... | (Costs are for the 2024-2025 academic year.) |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Financial aid contact person | Jayne Schreck |
| Financial aid contact title | Associate Vice President for Student Financial Planning |
| Financial aid contact e-mail | |
| Financial aid phone | 309-457-2129 |
| Financial aid office website | Find more information on this website |
| Scholarship list website | Find more information on this website |
| Submit these forms | FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) |
| Application deadline (for fall term) | November 1 |
| School year financial aid data is from | 2024-2025 |
| Average financial aid package awarded to freshmen | $44,350 |
| For freshmen, percentage of need* met by aid package | 89% |
| Average amount of financial aid awarded to freshmen | |
| Loan | $3,311 |
| Scholarship or grant | $38,489 |
| Average financial aid package awarded to undergraduates (including freshmen) | $43,015 |
| For all undergraduates, percentage of need* met by aid package | 90% |
| Average amount of financial aid awarded to undergraduates | |
| Loan | $4,264 |
| Scholarship or grant | $36,758 |
| * "Need" as defined for financial aid results from a formula based on a student's situation. The formula considers family and student income, family size, unusual expenses, and the school's costs. | |
| Number of freshmen who applied for aid | 194 |
| Number of freshmen who received aid | 174 |
| Number of undergraduates who applied for aid | 657 |
| Number of undergraduates who received aid | 586 |
| Percentage of students who took out loans to pay for school | 81% |
| Average student loan debt for last graduating class | $28,588 |
| Loans | |
| Federal PLUS loans (for parents) | Yes |
| Federal Direct Stafford loans (subsidized) | Yes |
| Federal Direct Stafford loans (unsubsidized) | Yes |
| Need-based scholarships and grants | |
| Federal Pell Grants | Yes |
| Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) | Yes |
| Privately-sponsored scholarships and grants | Yes |
| State-sponsored scholarships and grants | Yes |
| Merit-based scholarships and grants | |
| School-sponsored scholarships in academics | Yes |
| School-sponsored scholarships in art | Yes |
| School-sponsored scholarships in special achievements | Yes |
| School-sponsored scholarships for special characteristics | Yes |
| Student employment | |
| Work study | Yes |
| Non-proprietary financial aid data are from ... | (Financial aid data are for the 2024-2025 academic year.) |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Admissions contact person | Kristen English |
| Admissions contact title | Vice President for Enrollment Management |
| Admissions contact e-mail | |
| Admissions phone (local) | 800-747-2687 |
| Electronic application website | Find more information on this website |
| For incoming students | Moderately difficult (about 85% of all applicants accepted) |
| Number of male applicants | 957 |
| Number of male applicants accepted | 802 |
| Number of female applicants | 632 |
| Number of female applicants accepted | 574 |
| Total number of applicants | 1,589 |
| Total number of applicants accepted | 1,376 |
| High school education | High school diploma required and GED accepted. |
| Fall* application deadline | Continuous |
| Notification date for fall admission applicants | Continuous |
| Early action (apply early, but not required to attend if accepted) application deadline | November 15 |
| Fall transfer application deadline | Continuous |
| Notification date for fall transfer applicants | Continuous |
| * Application dates for winter, spring, or summer term admission are likely to be different. | |
| Online application available | Find more information on this website |
| Submit these items: | |
| High school transcript or GED certificate | Required for all students |
| Other application materials | College Transcripts |
| Other application materials | Required for some students |
| High school GPA | Very important |
| Difficulty of high school courses | Very important |
| Standardized test scores | Considered |
| High school class rank | Very important |
| Recommendations | Considered |
| Application essay | Considered |
| Character/personal qualities | Considered |
| Interview | Considered |
| Talent or ability | Not considered |
| Extracurricular activities | Considered |
| Level of applicant's interest | Not considered |
| Religious affiliation/commitment | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered |
| Related to a school graduate | Considered |
| First generation college student | Not considered |
| Racial/ethnic group | Not considered |
| Accepted students can defer admission for a period of time | Yes |
| Age limit on courses to be transferred | No limit |
| Average SAT evidence-based reading and writing score | 590 |
| Average SAT math score | 570 |
| Average ACT score | 24 |
| Average GPA (on 4.0 scale) | 3.49 |
| Percentage in top 50% of their high school class | 71% |
| Percentage in top 25% | 42% |
| Percentage in top 10% | 16% |
| Percentage of freshmen who returned for their sophomore year | 73% |
| Percentage of full-time students who complete their bachelor's degree: | |
| In four years or less | 52% |
| Between four and five years | 2% |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | Yes |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Number of faculty on campus | 91 |
| Student faculty ratio | 9.45:1 |
| Required number of credits for a bachelor's degree | 128 semester hours |
| All students must meet: | |
| Core curriculum or school-wide requirements | Yes |
| Foreign language requirement | Yes |
| Internship requirement | Depends on major |
| Math or science requirement | Yes |
| Senior project requirement | For all students |
| Part time | Yes |
| Double major | Yes |
| Honors program | Yes |
| Student-designed major | Yes |
| 3-2 degree programs (three-year bachelor's degree and two-year master's degree) are available | Yes |
| Engineering | Master's at Case Western Reserve University, University of Southern California, Illinois Institute of Technology |
| Nursing | Master's at Rush University |
| Other | Architecture with Washington University in St. Louis, occupational therapy, medical technology with Rush University |
| Domestic exchange available | Yes |
| At these US schools or through this program | American University - Washington SemesterACM Oak Ridge National LabACM Field Museum semesterChicago Semester |
| Study abroad available | Yes |
| Army ROTC | Yes |
| Advanced Placement | Yes |
| Independent study | Yes |
| International Baccalaureate | Yes |
| Internships | Yes |
| Computers on campus for student use | Yes (140) |
| Computer lab available to students | Yes |
| Computer network can be accessed from dorm rooms | Yes |
| Computer network can be accessed from off campus | Yes |
| Online registration for classes | Yes |
| Main library name | Hewes Library |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) | Yes |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Choral groups | Yes |
| Drama or theater groups | Yes |
| Marching band | Yes |
| Newspaper | Yes |
| Radio station | Yes |
| TV station | Yes |
| National or local fraternities | Yes |
| National or local sororities | Yes |
| Number of student clubs and associations with open membership | 72 |
| Largest clubs and organizations on campus | Fighting Scots Marching Band and Jazz Band, Associated Students of Monmouth College, Crimson Masque (theatre), Alternative Spring Break, Coalition for Ethnic Awareness |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Percentage of students who live on campus | 91% |
| Percentage of students on campus on a typical weekend | 75% |
| School owns or operates housing | Yes |
| Highest year that students are required to live on campus | Senior |
| Housing availability for first year students | Guaranteed |
| Housing options | Co-ed, men only, women only |
| Housing is available for students with disabilities | Yes |
| Dorms require a key or code to enter | Yes |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| English as a Second Language (ESL) program | Yes |
| Remedial education courses | Yes |
| Health clinic | Yes |
| Psychological counseling | Yes |
| Orientation | Yes |
| Housing | Yes |
| Services for students with learning disabilities | Yes |
| 24-hour emergency phone and alarms on campus | Yes |
| Campus patrolled by trained security personnel | Yes |
| Late night transport service | Yes |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Was counseled by the career services office | 95% |
| Alumni networking and mentoring | Yes |
| Career counseling | Yes |
| Career interest testing | Yes |
| Career library | Yes |
| Job bank | Yes |
| Job fairs | Yes |
| Job interviews | Yes |
| Job interview preparation | Yes |
| On campus recruitment by employers | Yes |
| Placement assistance | Yes |
| Résumé preparation assistance | Yes |
| Résumé referral to employers | Yes |
| Other career services | 4-year international internship and leadership development program |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Total enrollment | 727 |