MONMOUTH UNIVERSITY
- 400 Cedar Ave
- West Long Branch, NJ 07764
- OPEID College Code: 00261600
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- General Phone: (732) 571-3400
- President: Paul G. Gaffney Ii
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Master's
- Local Area: Large Suburb
- Student Enrollment: 6,499
- College Alias: MU
- College Mascot: Hawks
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Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Athletics
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
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History
Monmouth University, Located in West Long Branch, New Jersey, was founded in 1933 as Monmouth Junior College. The school became Monmouth College in 1956, and finally Monmouth University in 1995. The school boasts a 15:1 student to teacher ratio, has over six thousand students in post-secondary and post-graduate programs, and over 73% of the faculty has PhDs. The school primarily serves students in the north eastern United States, but has students from 29 states and 28 countries.
Academics
Monmouth University offers 33 undergraduate programs and 21 graduate programs, as well as a large number of certificate programs. Monmouth emphasizes small class sizes, capped at between 20 and 35 students, and experiential learning through internships and service learning programs.
Programs offered include:
Admissions and Financial Aid
Students interested in applying to Monmouth University should complete the application, including all required information, transcripts and documentation. The application and review process will be different for undergraduate and graduate programs and can contact the school to review requirements needed for acceptance. Financial aid is available and interested students should review the information and resources available on the Monmouth University website. Monmouth University will assist individuals in the financial aid process.
Athletics
The MU Hawks participate in the NCAA Northeast Conference as a Division 1 school.
Athletic programs offered:
- Basketball
- Baseball/Softball
- Bowling
- Cross Country
- Golf
- Field Hockey
- Football
- Soccer
- Tennis
- Lacrosse
- Track and Field
- Coed Sailing (non-NCAA)
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- ROTC Air Force
- Website
- www.monmouth.edu
- Mission Statement
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Accreditation
- Middle States Commission on Higher Education
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Masters Colleges and Universities (Larger Programs)
- Undergraduate Classification Balanced Arts & Sciences/Professions, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Postbaccalaureate with Arts & Sciences (Education Dominant)
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Higher Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Medium Four-Year, Primarily Residential
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- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.monmouth.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2009
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $50.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $50.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2009
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 2,766 | 3,979 | 6,745 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 1,655 (60%) | 2,505 (63%) | 4,160 (62%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 418 (25%) | 580 (23%) | 998 (24%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2009
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 886 | 89% |
| ACT ® Exam | 110 | 11% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2009
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 490 | 570 |
| SAT ® Math | 510 | 600 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 22 | 26 |
| ACT ® English | - | - |
| ACT ® Math | - | - |
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 99%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 68% | 15% | 18% | 98% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $10,098 | $5,556 | $8,307 | $9,579 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 1.6% | 1.7% | 2.3% |
| Number in Default | 25 | 26 | 33 |
| Number in Repayment | 1,488 | 1,504 | 1,428 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $25,014 | $24,098 | $23,034 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $25,014 | $24,098 | $23,034 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $25,014 | $24,098 | $23,034 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $9,554 | $9,221 | $8,904 |
| Other Expenses | $2,575 | $2,597 | $2,553 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $8,146 | $7,848 | $7,583 |
| Other Expenses | $2,907 | $2,929 | $2,885 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $2,907 | $2,929 | $2,885 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $38,143 | $36,916 | $35,491 |
| In-State | $38,143 | $36,916 | $35,491 |
| Out of State | $38,143 | $36,916 | $35,491 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $37,067 | $35,875 | $34,502 |
| In-State | $37,067 | $35,875 | $34,502 |
| Out of State | $37,067 | $35,875 | $34,502 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $28,921 | $28,027 | $26,919 |
| In-State | $28,921 | $28,027 | $26,919 |
| Out of State | $28,921 | $28,027 | $26,919 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Note:
The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 6,499 Undergraduate: 4,681 Graduate: 1,818
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 2,477 Female: 4,022
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 1,977 Female: 2,704
- Graduate Gender Male: 500 Female: 1,318
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 4,938 Part-Time: 1,561
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 4,306 Part-Time: 375
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 632 Part-Time: 1,186
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 83 | 1% |
| American Indian | 12 | 0.2% |
| Black | 279 | 4% |
| Asian | 181 | 3% |
| Hispanic | 353 | 5% |
| White | 4,892 | 75% |
| Unknown | 699 | 11% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 40 | 0.6% |
| Ages 18-19 | 1,786 | 27% |
| Ages 20-21 | 1,752 | 27% |
| Ages 22-24 | 1,256 | 19% |
| Ages 25-29 | 703 | 11% |
| Ages 30-34 | 294 | 5% |
| Ages 35-39 | 186 | 3% |
| Ages 40-49 | 279 | 4% |
| Ages 50-65 | 193 | 3% |
| Age Over 65 | 10 | 0.2% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 1,251 | 890 | 361 |
| Faculty Status | 557 | 254 | 303 |
| Tenured Faculty | 117 | 117 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 547 | 248 | 299 |
| Primarily Instruction | 547 | 248 | 299 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 80 | 80 | - |
| Other Professionals | 285 | 254 | 31 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 339 | 308 | 31 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 197 | 176 | 21 |
| Skilled Crafts | 20 | 20 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 106 | 100 | 6 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $75,318 (248) | $82,672 (116) | $68,856 (132) |
| Professor | $101,426 (37) | $102,089 (24) | $100,201 (13) |
| Associate Professor | $92,131 (79) | $96,047 (44) | $87,208 (35) |
| Assistant Professor | $65,885 (62) | $68,624 (26) | $63,907 (36) |
| Instructor | $46,444 (13) | $70,803 (1) | $44,414 (12) |
| Lecturer | $51,914 (57) | $50,412 (21) | $52,791 (36) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $75,318 (248) | $82,672 (116) | $68,856 (132) |
| Professor | $101,426 (37) | $102,089 (24) | $100,201 (13) |
| Associate Professor | $92,131 (79) | $96,047 (44) | $87,208 (35) |
| Assistant Professor | $65,885 (62) | $68,624 (26) | $63,907 (36) |
| Instructor | $46,444 (13) | $70,803 (1) | $44,414 (12) |
| Lecturer | $51,914 (57) | $50,412 (21) | $52,791 (36) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $4,508,251 | $2,516,172 | $1,992,079 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 56% | 44% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 578 | 324 | 254 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 471 | 269 | 202 |
| Baseball | 29 | 29 | - |
| Basketball | 29 | 14 | 15 |
| All Track Combined | 276 | 144 | 132 |
| Field Hockey | 21 | - | 21 |
| Football | 95 | 95 | - |
| Golf | 17 | 9 | 8 |
| Lacrosse | 28 | - | 28 |
| Soccer | 51 | 26 | 25 |
| Softball | 16 | - | 16 |
| Tennis | 16 | 7 | 9 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $90,288 | $64,203 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $36,285 | $29,190 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 49 | 27 | 22 |
| Baseball | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
| Basketball | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| All Track Combined | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Field Hockey | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Football | 10 | 10 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 9 | 9 | - |
| Golf | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Lacrosse | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Soccer | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Softball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Tennis | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 78%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 61% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 52% |
| Female | 69% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 67% |
| American Indian | 100% |
| Black | 55% |
| Asian | 60% |
| Hispanic | 59% |
| White | 61% |
| Unknown | 68% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 40% |
| 5 Years | 59% |
| 6 Years | 61% |
Crime Statistics
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Weapons Related | - | 1 |
| Drug Related | 9 | 10 |
| Liquor Related | 92 | 86 |
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | - | 1 |
| Drug Related | 17 | 14 |
| Liquor Related | 94 | 98 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | 2 |
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | 1 |
| Burglary | 11 | 7 |
| Arson | - | 2 |
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 5 | 2 |
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | 1 |
| Burglary | 13 | 8 |
| Vehicle Theft | 2 | 1 |
| Arson | - | 2 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
