Monmouth University Acceptance Rate
West Long Branch, New Jersey · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 8,410
- Admitted
- 7,530
- Yield
- 12.9%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Monmouth University's acceptance rate has risen from 74.2% in 2014–15 to 89.5% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 7,691 to 8,410 (+9%) over that period.
Its 89.5% rate makes Monmouth University more selective than about 22% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 28 tracked New Jersey schools, it is more selective than about 21%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (91.7% for women vs 86% for men, a 5.7-point gap). Monmouth University has been test-optional since 2020–21. Of admitted students, 12.9% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 7,691 | 5,706 | 74.2% | 1,056 |
| 2015–16 | 7,691 | 5,706 | 74.2% | 1,056 |
| 2016–17 | 9,097 | 7,031 | 77.3% | 1,089 |
| 2017–18 | 9,261 | 6,848 | 73.9% | 1,083 |
| 2018–19 | 9,226 | 7,105 | 77% | 1,050 |
| 2019–20 | 8,984 | 6,886 | 76.6% | 994 |
| 2020–21 | 8,367 | 6,604 | 78.9% | 921 |
| 2021–22 | 8,208 | 6,857 | 83.5% | 954 |
| 2022–23 | 7,937 | 7,216 | 90.9% | 896 |
| 2023–24 | 8,410 | 7,530 | 89.5% | 975 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 5,197 | 4,768 | 91.7% |
| Men | 3,213 | 2,762 | 86% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 570–640 | 22% |
| SAT Math | 555–630 | |
| ACT Composite | 24–28 | 2% |
How Monmouth University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Monmouth University's acceptance rate?
Monmouth University's acceptance rate is 89.5% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (7,530 admitted of 8,410 applicants).
Is Monmouth University test optional?
Monmouth University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Monmouth University?
Monmouth University received 8,410 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 7,530.
What SAT score do you need for Monmouth University?
Admitted students at Monmouth University typically scored 570–640 on SAT Reading/Writing and 555–630 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Monmouth University getting harder to get into?
Monmouth University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 74.2% in 2014–15 to 89.5% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.monmouth.edu/.