More selective than 15% of Illinois colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
30% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 4% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Monmouth College over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
Monmouth College SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Monmouth College is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 500 | 620 |
| SAT math | 500 | 590 |
| ACT composite | 20 | 27 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1000 | 1210 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Monmouth College admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 91% | 500–620 | 500–590 | 20–27 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 87% | 510–630 | 500–600 | 20–27 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Monmouth College compared with other Illinois colleges?
Monmouth College has the 45th-lowest acceptance rate of 53 Illinois colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Wheaton College | 87% | 85% | $26,975 |
| 42 | Illinois State University | 88% | 65% | $19,398 |
| 43 | Columbia College Chicago | 89% | 52% | $26,598 |
| 44 | Dominican University | 90% | 55% | $11,745 |
| 45 | Monmouth College | 91% | 65% | $17,133 |
| 46 | Concordia University-Chicago | 93% | 36% | $18,436 |
| 47 | Rockford University | 93% | 47% | $22,436 |
| 48 | National Louis University | 95% | 30% | $12,641 |
| 49 | Benedictine University | 95% | 50% | $22,313 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Illinois colleges →
Who enrolls at Monmouth College
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Monmouth College admissions questions
What is the Monmouth College acceptance rate?
Monmouth College accepts 91% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 1,398 of 1,614 applicants were admitted.
Does Monmouth College require the SAT or ACT?
Monmouth College considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 30% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 4% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Monmouth College?
The middle 50% of Monmouth College enrolled first-year students scored 1000–1210 on the SAT and 20–27 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Monmouth College?
15% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (211 of 1,398).
Is Monmouth College getting harder to get into?
Monmouth College accepted 91% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 87% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Monmouth College overview