School Description

Provided by Monmouth College

As an undergraduate liberal arts college we recognize the close relationship of faculty and students to be fundamental to our learning environment. As a community of learners we strive to create and sustain an environment that is value-centered, intellectually challenging, aesthetically inspiring, and culturally diverse; and we hold as central our commitment to liberal arts education and to one another.
We integrate a four-year program of general education with in-depth study in the major and a rich array of co-curricular activities in order to foster the discovery of connections among disciplines and of larger patterns of meaning. Through these experiences, we help our students explore multiple perspectives on the human condition and prepare themselves for rich personal and professional lives - for leadership, citizenship, and service in a global context.

Monmouth College was founded in 1853 by pioneering Presbyterians. As a campus community we honor that heritage and value religious diversity as we explore the spiritual dimension of human existence and the relationship between faith and knowledge. As both observers and participants we seek to deepen our understanding and appreciation of the creative tension that exists among the principles of democracy, pluralism, equality, and freedom in our own nation and beyond.

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Monmouth College

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Monmouth College is a four-year coeducational private liberal arts college located in Monmouth, Illinois, United States.

History

Monmouth College was founded on April 18, 1853 by the Second Presbytery of Illinois, a frontier arm of the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church. The college celebrates this date annually as "Founders Day", cancelling classes for a day of celebration and an honors convocation. Founded as "Monmouth Academy," the school became Monmouth College after receiving a charter from the state legislature on September 3, 1856. The college remains affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and is a member of the Associated Colleges of the Midwest, a consortium of small, private liberal arts colleges. The college's motto "Lux" ("Light") appears on its seal, but the college likes to describe itself as "What College Was Meant to Be."

The college's endowment in FY 2006 was $61,871,804.

Monmouth was one of the first institutions in the country to admit women from its inception. This increased the college's early popularity and logically made it the home of the women's sorority movement. Pi Beta Phi was founded on April 28, 1867 as I. C. Sorosis. Pi Beta Phi was the first national secret college society of women to be modeled after the Greek-letter fraternities of men. Kappa Kappa Gamma, founded in 1870, is another national sorority founded at Monmouth College.

Dr. Mauri Ditzler--husband of Judith Ditzler and father of Lorin Ditzler, Meggan Young and Mark Ditzler--was inaugurated as the College's 13th President on October 21, 2005.

Students and staff

Student profile

  • Size: 1,360
  • Points of origin: 24 states; 9 countries
  • Diversity: 54.5% women; 44.5% men; 8% students of color; 2.6% international

Faculty profile

  • Size: 130 (92 full-time, 38 part-time)
  • Student-faculty ratio: 13:1
  • Qualifications: 78 percent have Ph.D. or equivalent degree
  • Average Class Size: 18.4

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Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
Location:
Midwest
Setting:
Small Town Setting
Type:
Private
Size:
Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)
Mascot:
Fighting Scots

Students & Campus Life

Undergraduate Enrollment:
1,162
On Campus Housing:
Available
Full Time Students:
100%
Athletic Programs:
Available
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 20,200
Students Receiving Aid:
100%
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Admissions

Selectivity:
Selective
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Students

General
Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 100%
Part-Time 0%
Men vs. Women
Women 50%
Men 50%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 92%
Hispanic 3%
African-American 3%
Other 2%
Asian 0%
Geography
In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 92%
Out-of-State 8%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Illinois 92%
Missouri 1%
Iowa 1%
Wisconsin 0%
Minnesota 0%
Percent of Students International: 1%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 102%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: Yes

Athletics

Member of: NAA, NCAA
Sports Include: Football (Midwest Conference)
Basketball (Midwest Conference)
Baseball (Midwest Conference)
Track (Midwest Conference)
Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) Expenses  
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 20,200    
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
$ 3,670 28%  
State and Local Grants:
$ 4,403 51%  
Institutional Grants:
$ 9,280 100%  
Student Loans:
$ 4,101 84%  
Any Aid:
  100%  

Selectivity (Undergraduate Only)

Acceptance Rate: 74% (Selective)
Test Scores  
ACT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting ACT Scores: 95%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Composite: 21, Verbal: 21, Math: 20
Top 75th Percentile: Composite: 26, Verbal: 26, Math: 24

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Formal Demonstration of Competencies: Not Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent: Recommended
High School GPA: Required
High School Rank: Required
High School Record: Required
Recommendations: Recommended
TOEFL: Required
Test Scores: Required

Degree Programs at Monmouth College

Bachelor's Level Majors

Photos

  • Monmouth College
    Monmouth College [source]
  • Sign in front of campus
    Sign in front of campus [source]
  • Wallace Hall
    Wallace Hall [source]
  • Monmouth College Football Field at dusk
    Monmouth College Football Field at dusk [source]
  • Haldeman-Thiessen Science Center
    Haldeman-Thiessen Science Center [source]
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