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Monmouth University is located in West Long Branch, New Jersey (a large suburb). The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. The highest degree level offered by Monmouth University is the Post-Master's certificate.
The school is known for its programs in media and education and teaching.
Monmouth University does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 490. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 500 and 590.
Monmouth University has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
Monmouth University had 6,351 enrolled students in 2005.
Full-time students are the norm at the school. Monmouth University offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Northeast Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
Monmouth University
400 Cedar Ave
West Long Branch, NJ 07764-1898
General Phone: (732) 571-3400
Admissions Phone: (732) 571-3456
Financial Aid Phone: (732) 571-3463
http://www.monmouth.edu
Monmouth University awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 343 | business management |
| Education And Teaching | 289 | elementary school teaching, special ed, secondary teaching, educational administration, school counseling, reading teaching, early childhood education, education |
| Media | 181 | communication studies, public relations |
| Liberal Arts | 146 | history, English, political science, social studies, foreign language and literature, anthropology, general studies, liberal arts and sciences, ... |
| Therapy And Counseling | 122 | psychology, counseling psychology, substance abuse counseling |
| Family And Social Work | 107 | social work |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 88 | computer and info science |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 59 | criminal justice and safety |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 50 | nursing science, various nursing, adult health nursing |
| Science | 35 | biology, chemistry, biological and biomedical sciences |
| Engineering | 32 | various engineering courses, electrical engineering |
| Art Studies | 31 | art studies |
| Mathematics | 18 | mathematics |
| Music | 17 | music, music management |
| Fine Arts | 16 | fine arts studies |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 0 | clinical lab tech |
Number of programs and degrees for Monmouth University in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 904 | 27 |
| Master's degree | 558 | 19 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 54 | 3 |
| Post-master's certificate | 6 | 4 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 6 | 5 |
| Associate's degree | 6 | 1 |
In 2005, Monmouth University had a total enrollment of 6,351 students (5,282 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 46% |
| Women | 54% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 68% |
| Graduate | 32% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 76% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 11% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New Jersey | 88% |
| New York | 5% |
| Pennsylvania | 3% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 76 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
Monmouth University offers campus housing for 1,768 of its 5,282 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of West Long Branch, New Jersey for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 5,089 | 3,504 | 69% | 943 | 27% |
| Men | 2,141 | 1,503 | 70% | 438 | 29% |
| Women | 2,948 | 2,001 | 68% | 505 | 25% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 490 | 570 |
| SAT Math | 500 | 590 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 26 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 98% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 2% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (732) 571-3456
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 20,662 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 20,662 |
| Room and board | $ 8,270 |
| Room charge | $ 5,299 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,850 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,410 |
Financial Aid:
Monmouth University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 261600)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (732) 571-3463
Monmouth University has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 61 | 40 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 36 | 38 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 22 | 48 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 22 | $103,313 | 5 | $94,359 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 45 | $77,731 | 32 | $69,807 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 29 | $58,858 | 37 | $59,406 |
| Instructor | academic year | 19 | $40,906 | 39 | $39,301 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 2 | * | 7 | $41,660 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 117 | $71,247 | 120 | $56,067 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Northeast Conference |
| Basketball | Northeast Conference |
| Baseball | Northeast Conference |
| Track | Northeast Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 119 | 118 | 237 |
| Track | 28 | 33 | 61 |
| Basketball | 13 | 14 | 27 |
| Football | 26 | 0 | 26 |
| Baseball | 23 | 0 | 23 |
| All Other Sports | 29 | 71 | 100 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Reading Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
ENGINEERING
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering, Other
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
Cartography
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
General Studies
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, Other
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Public Relations/Image Management
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
MUSIC
Music Management and Merchandising
Music, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Adult Health Nurse/Nursing
Nursing Science (MS, PhD)
Nursing, Other
SCIENCE
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Counseling Psychology
Psychology, General
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Monmouth University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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