More selective than 24% of New Jersey colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
22% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 2% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Monmouth University 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 University 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 University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 580 | 660 |
| SAT math | 560 | 650 |
| ACT composite | 24 | 29 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1140 | 1310 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Monmouth University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 89% | 580–660 | 560–650 | 24–29 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 90% | 570–640 | 555–630 | 24–28 | 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 University compared with other New Jersey colleges?
Monmouth University has the 27th-lowest acceptance rate of 35 New Jersey colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | Centenary University | 83% | 56% | $20,503 |
| 24 | Yeshiva Gedolah Keren Hatorah | 86% | 87% | $13,777 |
| 25 | Montclair State University | 88% | 65% | $15,566 |
| 26 | Stockton University | 89% | 69% | $20,670 |
| 27 | Monmouth University | 89% | 72% | $30,988 |
| 28 | William Paterson University of New Jersey | 90% | 44% | $18,745 |
| 29 | Saint Peter's University | 90% | 58% | $12,199 |
| 30 | Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus | 91% | 53% | $15,404 |
| 31 | Rabbi Jacob Joseph School | 92% | 0% | $8,389 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All New Jersey colleges →
Who enrolls at Monmouth University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Monmouth University admissions questions
What is the Monmouth University acceptance rate?
Monmouth University accepts 89% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 7,530 of 8,410 applicants were admitted.
Does Monmouth University require the SAT or ACT?
Monmouth University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 22% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 2% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Monmouth University?
The middle 50% of Monmouth University enrolled first-year students scored 1140–1310 on the SAT and 24–29 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 University?
13% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (975 of 7,530).
Is Monmouth University getting harder to get into?
Monmouth University accepted 89% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 90% 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 University overview