Monmouth College
PrivateMonmouth, IL
Monmouth College, in Monmouth, IL, is a private very small school, enrolling around 702 students. Admissions are not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants here -- roughly 91% of applicants get in. Its highest-earning reported major is Accounting and Related Services (Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services), where graduates report median earnings of $66,326/year four years out. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.
Admissions
Application deadlines for Fall 2027 entry
- Early Action: Nov 15, 2026
- Regular Decision: Apr 1, 2027
Confirm on Monmouth College's own admissions site before you apply.
Cost & outcomes
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field. Tuition & fees are the sticker price for a full-time first-year undergrad, before financial aid, and don't include room and board.
Where do you stand against Monmouth College's numbers?
Check your chances hereSee full profile -- financial aid, campus life, and what Monmouth College weighs in your application
Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What is Monmouth College's acceptance rate?
Monmouth College in Monmouth, IL admits approximately 91% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What SAT score do I need for Monmouth College?
Admitted students at Monmouth College typically score between 1000–1210 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
What ACT score do I need for Monmouth College?
Admitted students at Monmouth College typically score between 20–27 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does Monmouth College cost?
Monmouth College's total cost of attendance is reported at $57,157 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
When is the application deadline for Monmouth College?
Monmouth College's deadlines are Early Action Nov 15, 2026; Regular Decision Apr 1, 2027, per its own published admissions calendar.
Does Monmouth College require students to live on campus?
No -- Monmouth College doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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