Monmouth College Admission
Acceptance Rate
86.99%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
15.03%
Freshmen Enrollment
231
SAT Scores
1,120
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 1,818 students have applied and 1,649 students have allowed to admit to Monmouth College (Acceptance rate: 90.70%). Monmouth's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 14.01 % where 231 students have finally enrolled out of 1,649 admitted students.
Monmouth acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Illinois. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Principia College and Augustana College, its acceptance rate is much higher (very easy to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 62.34%).
Monmouth enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Illinois. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 31.40%).
How to Apply to Monmouth College
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Monmouth. Monmouth offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Monmouth and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Monmouth College is 1,120 and the average ACT score is 24. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Monmouth College is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,103). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Monmouth College | 1,120 | 24 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,103 | 22 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Illinois | 1,124 | 70 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Monmouth College, 63 students submitted SAT scores (27% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,120 and it is around average than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Illinois. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 510 | 550 | 610 |
| Mathematics | 500 | 560 | 600 |
| Total | 1,010 | 1,110 | 1,210 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Monmouth College, 18 students submitted ACT scores (8% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 24 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Illinois. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 24 | 26 | 28 |
| English | 23 | 28 | 30 |
| Mathematics | 21 | 24 | 26 |
Monmouth Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Monmouth College. The school requires 4 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
5 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Recommendations, Admission test scores, Personal statement or essay, and Legacy status.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered, if submitted |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |