- Acceptance rate: 89% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 580–660 reading and writing, 560–650 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 24–29 composite
- Average net price: $33,228 a year (2022–23)
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Add a test score to compare it with what Monmouth University reported: an acceptance rate of 89% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 24–29.
Weighted GPAs above 4.0 can't be compared directly. Many colleges recalculate on their own scale, so use your unweighted GPA here.
A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Monmouth University reviews each application.
Monmouth University GPA requirements
Monmouth University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Monmouth University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Monmouth University acceptance rate
Monmouth University admitted 8,298 of 9,321 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 89%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Monmouth University is a private nonprofit 4-year university in West Long Branch, New Jersey, with 3,710 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Monmouth University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 580 | 620 | 660 |
| SAT Math | 560 | 600 | 650 |
| ACT Composite | 24 | 26 | 29 |
| ACT English | 23 | 26 | 31 |
| ACT Math | 21 | 25 | 27 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1223 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Monmouth University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Required |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Required |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Required |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
Monmouth University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $33,228 a year at Monmouth University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
How selective is Monmouth University?
Not very selective: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Monmouth University admitted 89% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What SAT and ACT scores do Monmouth University students have?
The middle 50% of Monmouth University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 580–660 in reading and writing and 560–650 in math; ACT composite 24–29, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
Do you need SAT or ACT scores to apply to Monmouth University?
Check Monmouth University's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Monmouth University was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 18% sent SAT scores and 2% sent ACT scores.
What is Monmouth University's acceptance rate?
Monmouth University's acceptance rate was 89% for fall 2024: it admitted 8,298 of 9,321 first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education.
What GPA do you need to get into Monmouth University?
Monmouth University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
How important is GPA for getting into Monmouth University?
A lot: Monmouth University requires high school GPA, high school record, college preparatory program, recommendations and essay or personal statement. It considers test scores and work experience if you send them. It doesn't consider high school class rank, other tests, demonstration of competencies and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Do I have a chance at Monmouth University with a 3.0 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Monmouth University admitted 89% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
Does Monmouth University accept AP credit?
Yes. Monmouth University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Does Monmouth University consider legacy status?
No. Monmouth University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
How much does Monmouth University cost after financial aid?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $33,228 a year at Monmouth University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Before you apply, check Monmouth University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Monmouth UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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