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On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Monmouth College, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

66
%
Acceptance rate
3.46
Average High School GPA
1160
SAT Midpoint
April 1
Regular admission deadline
Test Optional
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Monmouth College?

66%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Monmouth College accepted 66% of applicants. We classify this as somewhat selective.

In the most recent year, 2,526 people applied and 1,674 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
763 / 1076 (71%)
Men
895 / 1450 (62%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Monmouth College:

100%
88.0
76.0
64.0
52.0
40.0
2022
2023
2024

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

14%
Enrollment of those accepted
Low
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 14% ended up enrolling at Monmouth College, making their yield rate Low. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into Monmouth College by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Monmouth College considers:

Very Important

  • Rigor of Secondary School Record

Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Class Rank
  • Standardized Test Scores

Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Application Essay
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • Interview
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Talent/Ability
  • Volunteer Work

Not Considered

  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • State Residency
  • Work Experience

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Monmouth College?

3.46
Average High School GPA
1160
SAT Midpoint
Test Optional
Testing

Grades

Students who recently attended Monmouth College as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.46. 16% of freshmen who attended Monmouth College were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 42% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.

These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:

High School GPAs
4.00
22%
3.75-3.99
15%
3.50-3.74
19%
3.25-3.49
15%
3.00-3.24
9%
2.50-2.99
16%
2.00-2.49
4%

Monmouth College is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

30%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

4%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
500
Math Mean
570
75th Percentile
600
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
510
Verbal Mean
590
75th Percentile
610
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
1010
Composite Mean
1160
75th Percentile
1210

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to Monmouth College. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

April 1
Regular admission deadline

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