# Monmouth College

Private nonprofit college in Monmouth, IL. IPEDS ID 147341.
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/monmouth-college · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/monmouth-college.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: 91% (Fall 2024, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $17,133 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 65%; beats 67% of IL colleges and 69% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $51,110; beats 18% of IL colleges and 43% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $20,000

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $12,483 |
| 30-48k | $12,400 |
| 48-75k | $14,782 |
| 75-110k | $18,057 |
| 110k+ | $21,678 |

Average after grants for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid. Negative values mean grants exceed cost.

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
Graduates took 4.11 years on average (50% finished in 4 years; Fall 2017 entrants, IPEDS). Earnings gain = $51,110 (median earnings of former students 10 years after starting college (College Scorecard)) minus $35,797 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in IL (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $12,483 | $51,305 | 3.4 years |
| 30-48k | $12,400 | $50,964 | 3.3 years |
| 48-75k | $14,782 | $60,754 | 4.0 years |
| 75-110k | $18,057 | $74,214 | 4.8 years |
| 110k+ | $21,678 | $89,097 | 5.8 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $57,157
- Tuition and fees: $44,922
- Housing and meals: $11,116; books: $900

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: 500–620; SAT math: 500–590; ACT: 20–27 (25th–75th percentile, Fall 2024)
- Fall 2023: 1,614 applicants, 1,398 admitted, 211 enrolled; test scores considered but not required
- Fall 2024: acceptance 91%, ACT 20–27 (College Scorecard)
- Fall 2023: acceptance 87%, ACT 20–27 (IPEDS Admissions)

## Majors (42 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting | not reported | $66,326 | not reported |
| Business Administration | $43,162 | $65,916 | $26,018 |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | $32,036 | $51,377 | $27,000 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $29,027 | $50,093 | $25,757 |
| Psychology | not reported | $47,329 | $27,000 |
| Communications | not reported | $46,462 | not reported |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | not reported | $42,058 | not reported |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Public Relations and Advertising | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Computer and Information Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Computer Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Engineering | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Classics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| English | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| English Language and Literature / Letters, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biochemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Neuroscience | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mathematics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mathematics and Statistics, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biopsychology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| International / Global Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Data Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Philosophy | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Bible Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Chemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Physics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Human Services | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Economics | $47,048 | not reported | not reported |
| Political Science | $32,103 | not reported | not reported |
| Sociology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Sociology and Anthropology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Theatre | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Studio Art | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Music | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Arts and Entertainment Management | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| International Business | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| History | not reported | not reported | not reported |

## Major to career
- Business Administration → Management analyst: median wage not reported (metro), $104,270 (IL), $101,860 (U.S.)
- Education (Elementary / Secondary) → Elementary school teacher: median wage not reported (metro), $75,320 (IL), $63,970 (U.S.)

## Sources and years
- Net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; cost of attendance: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; tuition: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Graduation: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; earnings: Treasury AY2009-10, AY2010-11 pooled cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars; debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts
- Major earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars

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