Monmouth University
Monmouth University at a Glance
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About Monmouth University
According to Wikipedia, Monmouth University is a private university in West Long Branch, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Founded in 1933 as Monmouth Junior College, it became Monmouth College in 1956 and Monmouth University in 1995 after receiving its charter.
Monmouth University's Online Degrees
MS in Information Systems
Degree Concentrations
- Technology Track
- Required Credits: 30-43.5
Monmouth University Admissions, Retention, and Graduation Information
| Annual Applications | Acceptance | Retention Rate | Graduation Rate | Median SAT Score | Median ACT Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8,410 | 89% | 80% | 72% | 1225 | 26 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and NCES); acceptance rate for fall 2024; test scores for fall 2024; applications and enrollment for fall 2023; retention for students who started in fall 2023; graduation rate within six years for students who started in 2019.
How Much Does Monmouth University Cost To Attend?
| Tuition and fees (in-state) |
|---|
| $48,299 |
| Income | Average Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0 - 30K | $18,657 |
| 30K - 48K | $16,534 |
| 48K - 75K | $26,514 |
| 75K - 110K | $33,021 |
| 110K+ | $40,191 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and NCES); tuition and fees for 2025–26; net price for 2024–25, for first-time, full-time students receiving financial aid.
How Much Do Monmouth University Graduates Make?
Ten years after starting college, former Monmouth University students who received federal financial aid earn a median of $72,737 a year, and 95% of those not still in school are working.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard; students who started college in 2011–12 or 2012–13, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars.
Monmouth University's Demographics
Students enrolled at any time during the 2023–24 school year, including part-time and online students.
| Student Body | Under-Grads | Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| 5,323 | 4,043 | 1,280 |
Source: National Center for Education Statistics; 12-month enrollment for 2023–24.
Where is Monmouth University?
Monmouth University is located at 400 Cedar Ave, West Long Branch, NJ 07764-1898.
How Safe is Monmouth University?
Monmouth University reported 0.4 violent and property offenses on campus per 1,000 students in 2024, fewer than most midsize residential campuses. Its figures can also be looked up in the U.S. Department of Education’s Campus Safety and Security database.
Relative to its enrollment, Monmouth University has a violent crime rate of 0.04% and a property crime rate of less than 0.01%. West Long Branch has a violent crime rate of 0.05% and a property (including theft) crime rate of 1.15%. Sources: campus: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety and Security data, on-campus offenses in 2024 (violent: murder, rape, robbery and aggravated assault; property: burglary, motor vehicle theft and arson, which excludes ordinary theft); city: FBI Crime Data Explorer, offenses reported to the city police in 2024.
What Is Monmouth University Known For?
Monmouth University is known for its academic work in the following disciplines:
- Political Science
- Mathematics
- Engineering
- History
- Communications
- Chemistry
- Computer Science
- Criminal Justice
- Medical
- Literature
- Education
- Biology
- Sociology
- Psychology
- Anthropology
- Nursing
- Social Work
Monmouth University's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered
Each rank compares how much Monmouth University's faculty and alumni have shaped a field with other schools, using Wikipedia, Wikidata and scholarly citation databases such as Crossref and Semantic Scholar. World and U.S. ranks reflect modern influence; the historical rank counts influence across all time. How we rank influence
Monmouth University ranks #414 in the U.S. and #1679 worldwide for influence in Political Science.
political-science DegreesMonmouth University ranks #434 in the U.S. and #1838 worldwide for influence in Mathematics.
math DegreesMonmouth University ranks #482 in the U.S. and #2876 worldwide for influence in Engineering.
engineering DegreesMonmouth University ranks #506 in the U.S. and #1448 worldwide for influence in History.
history DegreesMonmouth University ranks #593 in the U.S. and #2181 worldwide for influence in Communications.
communications DegreesMonmouth University ranks #595 in the U.S. and #2849 worldwide for influence in Chemistry.
chemistry DegreesMonmouth University ranks #603 in the U.S. and #2743 worldwide for influence in Computer Science.
computer-science DegreesMonmouth University ranks #681 in the U.S. and #1278 worldwide for influence in Criminal Justice.
criminal-justice DegreesMonmouth University ranks #806 in the U.S. and #2846 worldwide for influence in Medical.
medicine DegreesMonmouth University ranks #834 in the U.S. and #2530 worldwide for influence in Literature.
literature DegreesMonmouth University ranks #835 in the U.S. and #3628 worldwide for influence in Education.
education DegreesMonmouth University ranks #858 in the U.S. and #3694 worldwide for influence in Biology.
biology DegreesMonmouth University ranks #1007 in the U.S. and #3320 worldwide for influence in Sociology.
sociology DegreesMonmouth University ranks #1207 in the U.S. and #3173 worldwide for influence in Psychology.
psychology DegreesMonmouth University ranks #1258 in the U.S. and #3795 worldwide for influence in Anthropology.
anthropology DegreesMonmouth University ranks #1312 in the U.S. and #3334 worldwide for influence in Nursing.
nursing DegreesMonmouth University ranks #1427 in the U.S. and #3497 worldwide for influence in Social Work.
social-work DegreesWho Are Monmouth University's Most Influential Alumni?
Monmouth University's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Criminal Justice, Mathematics, and History. Here are some of Monmouth University's most famous alumni:
Who Are Monmouth University's Most Influential Faculty?
Monmouth University's most influential faculty include professors in the fields of Criminal Justice, Mathematics, and History. Here are some of Monmouth University's most famous faculty:
