Applying to Monmouth

Acceptance RateSAT Median
86.62% 1,120
Monmouth College's acceptance rate is 86.62% for 2023-2024 admission. A total of 1,614 students applied and 1,398 were admitted to the school. Judging by the acceptance rate, it is relatively easy (higher than the national average) to get into Monmouth.
Monmouth's acceptance rate places 34th out of 60 Illinois colleges with competitive admission.
The median SAT score is 1,120 and the ACT score is 24 at Monmouth. Monmouth's SAT score ranks 13rd out of 37 Illinois colleges that consider SAT score for admission.
To apply to Monmouth, it is required to submit high school GPA and record. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered (required).
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Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2023-24, the acceptance rate of Monmouth College is 86.62% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 15.09%. 957 men and 632 women applied to Monmouth and 802 men and 574 women students were accepted.
Among them, 130 men and 78 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2023). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Monmouth.
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at Monmouth
TotalMenWomenAnother GenderGender Unknown
Applicants1,61495763200
Admitted1,39880257400
Enrolled2111307800
Acceptance Rate 86.62%83.80%90.82%--
Yield 15.09%16.21%13.59%--
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Monmouth College 2023 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2024, 64 students (30% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 8 students (4%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Monmouth.
The median SAT score is 1,120 with 560 SAT EBRW and 560 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 630 and the 25th percentile is 510. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 600 and 25th percentile is 500 .
The median ACT composite score is 24 with 75th percentile score of 27 and 25th percentile score of 20 at Monmouth. The median ACT math score is 22 and the ACT English score is 22.
The SAT and ACT scores at Monmouth College are relatively low compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,283, ACT: 28 - private (not-for-profit) baccalaureate college - arts & sciences).
2024 SAT and ACT Scores at Monmouth
25th Percentile50th Percentile (Median)75th Percentile
SAT Total101011201230
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing510560630
SAT Math500560600
ACT Composite202427
ACT Math172226
ACT English192226
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Monmouth College 2023 SAT and ACT Score Chart

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), Completion of College Preparatory Program, and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at Monmouth. The english proficiency test is reqired .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Monmouth College.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
Monmouth Admission Requirements
High School GPARequired
High School RankConsidered, if submitted
High School Record (or Transcript)Required
Completion of College Preparatory ProgramRequired
RecommendationsConsidered, if submitted
Formal Demonstration of CompetenciesNot Considered
SAT / ACTConsidered, if submitted
English Proficiency TestRequired
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)Not Considered
Work experienceConsidered, if submitted
Personal statement or essayConsidered, if submitted
Legacy statusConsidered, if submitted

General Admissions Information

The next table provides general admission information for applying to Monmouth.
Admission Information for Applying to Monmouth
Open Admission PolicyNo
Admission Informationou.monmouthcollege.edu/admissions/
Online Applicationhttps://ou.monmouthcollege.edu/admissions/apply/default.aspx
Calendar SystemSemester
Course for High School StudentsOffers outside a dual enrollment
Credits AcceptedAdvanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree OfferedBachelor
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