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Monmouth University

400 Cedar Ave, West Long Branch, NJ 07764

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Monmouth University School Description

From Monmouth Junior College, to Monmouth College, and, finally, to Monmouth University, our alma mater is alive, thriving, and commemorating the 75th anniversary of its founding.

Monmouth University is about energy, enthusiasm, and opportunity. It offers students a well-rounded and bold academic environment with abundant opportunity for growth—personal, professional, and social.

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.

Monmouth University is located in an attractive community less than a mile from the Atlantic Ocean. Monmouth offers a studious atmosphere along with convenient access to the Jersey Shore and big-city entertainment and cultural attractions.

Just hop on the train or bus and, in an hour or so, you're in the Big Apple—shopping on Fifth Avenue, browsing in an art museum, visiting a jazz club, or attending a Broadway show. You might even consider taking a ferry for a water arrival in the city.

There are plenty of opportunities for you to get involved on campus. Monmouth is home to more than 75 student-run organizations, including clubs, fraternities, sororities, honor societies, governing bodies, and publications and media outlets.

Popular traditional events hosted by many of our student organizations every year are: The Big Event, Homecoming, Winterball, Ebony Night, International Festival, Springfest and Family Weekend Casino Night. From outdoor movies and festivals, to talent shows and concerts, there is plenty of events and programs to attend on campus.

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Monmouth University

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Monmouth 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 4,300 full-time and 444 part-time undergraduate and 1,750 graduate students, as well as 251 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.

History

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.

Campus

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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Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
Location:
Mid-Atlantic
Setting:
Large Town Setting
Type:
Private
Size:
Medium (2,000 to 5,000 Undergrad)
Mascot:
Hawks

Students & Campus Life

Undergraduate Enrollment:
4,556
On Campus Housing:
Available
Full Time Students:
99%
Athletic Programs:
Available
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 23,034
Students Receiving Aid:
97%
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Admissions

Application Fee:
$ 35
Selectivity:
Highly Selective
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Monmouth University Degree Programs

Associate Degree Programs

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Bachelor’s Degree Programs

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Master’s Degree Programs

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Monmouth University Students & Campus Life

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 99%
Part-Time 1%
Men vs. Women
Women 57%
Men 43%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 74%
Other 17%
Hispanic 4%
African-American 4%
Asian 1%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 86%
Out-of-State 14%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
New Jersey 86%
New York 6%
Pennsylvania 3%
Connecticut 1%
Maryland 0%
Percent of Students International: 1%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 36%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: Yes

Athletics

Member of: NAA, NCAA
Sports Include: Football (Northeast Conference)
Basketball (Northeast Conference)
Baseball (Northeast Conference)
Track (Northeast Conference)

Monmouth University Expenses (Tuition & Fees)

Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) Expenses  
Published Tuition and Fees:
 $ 23,034    
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 22,406    
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 628    
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
 $ 3,739 17%  
State and Local Grants:
 $ 5,901 23%  
Institutional Grants:
 $ 7,647 88%  
Student Loans:
 $ 7,171 67%  
Any Aid:
   97%  

Monmouth University Admissions

Acceptance Rate: 57% (Highly Selective)
Test Scores  
SAT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting SAT Scores: 95%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Verbal: 490, Math: 500
Top 75th Percentile: Verbal: 560, Math: 590

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Application Fee: $ 35.00
Formal Demonstration of Competencies: Not Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent: Required
High School GPA: Required
High School Rank: Not Required
High School Record: Required
Recommendations: Not Required
TOEFL: Required
Test Scores: Required

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sungamatt91
sungama...

Question: UNC Charlotte or Monmouth University?

If you were a TRACK athlete (long jumper/hurdler) from northern NJ being recruited by Monmouth for a while now (already took an official visit), and just hearing from UNC Charlotte now. Which school would you choose? Please take into consideration: -Time -Is it a little too late for UNC Charlotte? (application deadline for UNC Charlotte was March 1st) -Conference/Program -Coaching (UNC Charlotte head coach excels in jumping events) -Location (i have not gotten in contact with UNC Charlotte at all yet) please let me know what you think!!! Thank You
12 months ago
Jessica
Jessica

Best Answer

Stick with the ones who stuck by you from the start, Monmouth.
ddecker2009
ddecker...

Question: Monmouth University education?

I really like Monmouth U, but I was curious as to the academic credit it recieves. I know it doesn't have the more recognized name as other schools i've applied to (Rutgers, Temple) but can someone give me a better idea on how Monmouth stands academically?
14 months ago
chickadee34
chick...

Best Answer

If you mean Monmouth University in Illinois, it outranks both Temple and Rutgers in Forbes "America's Best Colleges." (August 2008) In that report, Forbes ranks 569 undergraduate institutions based on the quality of the education they provide, and how much their students achieve. Momouth ranked 296, whereas Rutgers and Temple ranked 523 and 546 respectively. If you mean, instead, Monmouth University in New Jersey, the Princeton Review now considers it to be one of the best colleges in the country (see the Princeton Review's 2009 edition of The Best 368 Colleges [Random House/Princeton Review, July 29, 2008]) Only 15% of America's (including a few of Canada's) 4-year colleges appear in the book, and all of them were chosen on the basis of outstanding academics.
ddecker2009
ddecker...

Question: How's Monmouth University?

Has anyone attended Monmouth University? What was your experience like- did you like it? How are the people? How about the Long Branch area?
15 months ago
enki90
enki90

Best Answer

I know a couple of people who are there and it generally gets positive reviews. One of the students that I know does not live on campus, but commutes and she has no complaints about it. Another friend of mine has a daughter who transferred there and had some roommate issues her first year, but they were eventually resolved. The area is very nice, you are near the shore, which is a plus and the school generally seems to have a good reputation.
m$.ufMfet
m$.ufMfet

Question: Does anybody know anything about Monmouth University in west longbranch New jersey?

weather? the school itself? its education? difficulty of getting in? absolutely anything!!!!
19 months ago
Andy
Andy

Best Answer

Monmouth is located in Eastern NJ, about an hour from NYC and almost within walking distance to the beach. The beaches might not be the best of those along the Jersey shore, but they'll do, and the Sandy Hook National Seaside Park is closeby (you can always take a train or a bus to get to some of the best beaches). The temperatures in September and even in October are very mild, frequently hot, and swimming is definitely an option (the Atlantic is at it's warmest in September). The daffodils will start blooming in late March, and we always headed to the beach (from Rutger's) for the first time in April. It's cold from December through February, and the amount of snowfall varies a lot from year to year. Monmouth is a good school, small enough that you aren't just a number. As is the case with all universities, what you get out of your education depends on what you put in. As for the admissions standards, I suggest you check out their website. The link is below.
lucy200418
lucy200418

Question: Is Monmouth University a good school?

Is Monmouth University a good school? Do they communicate with the Monmouth Medical Center?
23 months ago
Lauren
Lauren

Best Answer

I go to Monmouth...it's ranked 45 in US News and World Report, which isn't that great, but I transferred from one of the top 3 schools in those same rankings, and I feel like I'm learning a lot more at Monmouth than I did at my other college. Basically, it's about how much you apply yourself. I know people who make the Dean's List and I know people who drop like half their classes, so yeah, I think it's a good school if you want to do the work, but you can totally get away with doing badly also. I'm not sure if they communicate with Monmouth Medical Center, but I'm sure you could find out on the website.
Usman S
Usman S

Question: Montclair State University or Monmouth University?

i have a hard time choosing between the two schools. I live right next to Montclair and i would stay home. I would be dorming at Monmouth which i really wnat to do, also i like the Monmouth campus better. I just dont know which one is a better school they both seem good to me and i just want to know others opnions . Im going to major in Biochemistry and hopefully attend UMDNJ to become a doctor
23 months ago
xx0xromaniax0xx
xx0xr...

Best Answer

my brother goes to monmouth and he loves it! theyre big on sports if youre into that, theres a lot of partying but you dont have to if youre not that type of person. the dorms are TINY though, cinderblock with one window, no AC...its a pretty school a mile from the shore. i dont know much about montclair so my opinion is obviously biased

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