Monmouth University is an independent, comprehensive, teaching-oriented institution of higher learning, committed to service in the public interest, lifelong learning, and the enhancement of the quality of life. Monmouth University promotes creativity, intellectual inquiry, research, and scholarship as integral components of the teaching and learning process. This is accomplished through a dynamic, interactive, interdisciplinary, and personalized education that integrates theory and practice with traditional and progressive pedagogical approaches. Cognizant of cultural diversity and the dynamics of scientific, social, and technological change, faculty and staff engage in ongoing assessment and improvement of the curriculum and other university programs to meet the needs of students and the community. Monmouth University enables undergraduate and graduate students to pursue their educational goals, determine the direction of their lives, and contribute significantly to their profession, community, and society.
< CollapseMonmouth University is a private university located in West Long Branch, New Jersey.
Founded in 1933 as Monmouth Junior College, it became Monmouth College in 1956, and later Monmouth University in 1995 after receiving its charter.
There are about 4,000 full-time and 500 part-time undergraduate and 1,750 graduate students, as well as 244 full-time faculty members. About 73% of faculty members hold Ph.D.s or other terminal degrees in their field of study. The university's student-to-faculty ratio is about 15:1. Because of the university's relatively small student population, class sizes are capped between 20 and 35 and no classes are taught by teaching assistants. 44% of students live on-campus.
Monmouth College was founded in 1933 as a junior college. On January 181956, Monmouth received accreditation to grant four-year Bachelor's degrees, and in March 1995, it received its university charter from the New Jersey Commission on Higher Education.
The centerpiece of the Monmouth University campus is Wilson Hall. Originally, it was the site of the Shadow Lawn mansion, constructed in 1903 and housed 52 rooms. United States President Woodrow Wilson stayed in the mansion during his campaign in summer of 1916.
After Shadow Lawn was destroyed by a fire in 1927, the building that would become Wilson Hall was built as a residence for Mr & Mrs. Hubert Templeton Parson. Mr. Parson was the former head of F.W. Woolworth Company. The building was designed by Horace Trumbauer and Julian Abele. Abele is regarded as the first professional African American architect.
Wilson Hall became municipal property during the Great Depression and until Monmouth University acquired ownership, it was home to a private girls' school. Today, it is a National Historic Landmark. Some classrooms and the administrative offices are inside of the building. In 1980, Wilson Hall was used as Daddy Warbucks' mansion in the film version of Annie.
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| Percent of Students International: | 1% |
| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Percent of Students Living On-Campus: | 33% |
| Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: | Yes |
| Member of: | NAA, NCAA |
| Sports Include: |
Football (Northeast Conference) Basketball (Northeast Conference) Baseball (Northeast Conference) Track (Northeast Conference) |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | Expenses | ||
Published Tuition and Fees: |
$ 20,662 | ||
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 20,064 | ||
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 620 | ||
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 3,854 | 18% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 5,022 | 26% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 6,171 | 83% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 8,336 | 69% | |
Any Aid: |
95% |
| Acceptance Rate: | 69% (Selective) |
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| SAT Scores: | |
| % of Students Submitting SAT Scores: | 98% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Verbal: 490, Math: 500 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Verbal: 570, Math: 590 |
| Application Fee: | $ 35.00 |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies: | Recommended |
| High School Diploma or Equivalent: | Required |
| High School GPA: | Required |
| High School Rank: | Recommended |
| High School Record: | Required |
| Recommendations: | Recommended |
| TOEFL: | Required |
| Test Scores: | Required |
