Monmouth University is a first-tier, private university that empowers students to reach their full potential as leaders who are able to make significant contributions to their community and society.
A comprehensive selection of baccalaureate and graduate degree programs in subject areas that are in demand in the workplace is offered, including a number of unique Bachelor's + Master's programs. Small classes geared toward individual attention, and led by an innovative faculty, provide a transformative learning environment where students are active participants in their education.
Monmouth's academic areas including music industry, communication, homeland security, business, and more can easily be linked with world-class learning experiences in New York City and other nearby major urban areas. Students who are interested in coastal environmental studies can focus on biological, chemical, and physical sciences, together with environmental policy and natural resource conservation and management, by pursuing Monmouth's marine and environmental biology and policy major.
The University is also close to many technology firms, financial institutions, and a business-industrial sector that provides both employment possibilities for graduates and opportunities for undergraduates to gain experience.
Monmouth's location and network provide tremendous academic opportunities to students. For example, students in Monmouth's music industry program interface with industry professionals in and beyond the classroom, managing their own record label, Blue Hawk Records. There is a real spirit of entrepreneurship on campus that comes to life through student activities like the student-managed investment fund Hawk Capital. Marine and environmental biology and policy students benefit from the University's proximity to coastal waterways.
While preparing students for successful careers in leadership roles, Monmouth University believes that a major goal of higher education is to help students develop values. These include senses of citizenship and social responsibility that enable graduates to contribute actively to the societies in which they live. Academic programs and personal development opportunities at Monmouth prepare students to take the lead in an increasingly complex, multicultural world. These opportunities--combined with the myriad of art exhibits, concerts, lectures, and sightseeing trips planned each year--provide students with shared experiences outside the classroom to match the ones they receive inside.
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Assistant to the Office of Undergraduate Admission
West Long Branch, NJ 07764
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OceanFirst Bank Center (Sports Center/Center Venue/Event Space)
Magill Commons residential dining
Dunkin' Donuts
Parson Cafe in the Great Hall
Monmouth Mall
Red Bank, NJ
New York City
Rook Coffeehouse
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The early action deadline for first-time, full-time students is December 1, and for regular decision it is March 1.
Students applying to the spring semester must do so by December 1.
If you're applying as a part-time student, applications for the fall semester are due by July 15, and for the spring semester they are due by December 1.
Applicants to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program must submit their applications by December 1 for the fall start term only.
An application includes the application form, a non-refundable $50 application fee, all official transcripts, standardized test scores, at least one letter of recommendation, and a personal essay of 250 to 500 words.
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Academic Programs
Undergraduate students who are interested in the sciences, if qualified, can be involved in hands-on original research projects with faculty. Monmouth students present award-winning research at regional, national, and international conferences along with earning faculty co-authorship in peer-reviewed publications.
At Monmouth, about 10 percent of first-year students enroll in one of the University's five-year baccalaureate/master's programs. Subject areas for five-year programs are offered in computer science, business, criminal justice, education (select programs), English, history, social work, and software engineering.
Additionally, Graduate Studies at Monmouth University provides high-quality master's degree and certificate programs to students seeking to increase their professional skills and enhance their intellectual development. Monmouth also offers a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) and Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership (EdD). Every program curriculum aims to improve students' leadership qualities and prepare them for career advancement, career changes, or further study.
Graduate students have chances to advance their knowledge and engage in scholarly research with faculty members who are not only impassioned teachers and mentors, but also leaders in their chosen fields. Those enrolled benefit from Monmouth's commitment to personalized attention and a strong bond between students and faculty members.
Majors and Degrees Offered
MAJORS
Anthropology*
Art*: optional concentration in Photography*
Biology*: optional concentration in Molecular Cell Physiology
Business Administration*: concentrations in Accounting*, Economics*, Economics and Finance, Finance*, Finance and Real Estate, International Business, Management and Decision Sciences, Marketing*, Marketing, Management, and Decision Sciences, or Real Estate
Chemistry*: optional concentrations in Advanced Chemistry, Biochemistry, or Chemical Physics
Clinical Laboratory Sciences: concentration in Medical Laboratory Science
Communication*: Communication Studies, Public Relations/Journalism, or Radio/TV
Computer Science*
Criminal Justice*
Education: Early Childhood, Elementary, Middle School, Secondary, English as a Second Language, Teacher of Students with Disabilities
English*: optional concentration in Creative Writing*
Fine Arts: concentrations in Animation or Graphic and Interactive Design
Foreign Language: concentrations in Spanish, Spanish and Communication/Journalism, or Spanish and Communication/Radio and TV
Health and Physical Education (teaching and non-teaching options)
Health Studies*
History*
History and Political Science
Homeland Security*
Marine and Environmental Biology and Policy
Mathematics*: optional concentration in Statistics*
Medical Laboratory Science
Music: optional concentrations in Music Industry and Musical Theatre
Nursing (BSN) (direct admit program, freshmen only)
Nursing (RN to BSN) (transfer students with RN license only)
Political Science*: optional concentration in International Relations or Legal Studies*
Psychology*
Social Work
Sociology*
Software Engineering
Spanish and International Business
MINORS
Animation/Motion Design
Archaeology
Art History
Asian Studies
Business of Healthcare
Communication Sciences and Disorders
Forensic Investigation
Gender Studies
General Management
Geographic Information Systems
Geography
Global Sustainability
Graphic and Interactive Design
Information Technology
Interactive Media
Irish Studies
Italian
Journalism
Leadership Communication
Media Production
Musical Theatre
Philosophy
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Physics
Popular Music
Professional Writing
Public Policy
Public Relations
Religious Studies
Screen Studies
Social Justice
Social Services
Spanish
Spanish for Business
Sports Communication
Theatre
FIVE-YEAR BACHELOR'S + MASTER'S PROGRAMS
Business Administration
Computer Science
Criminal Justice
Education (certain programs)
English
History
Social Work
Software Engineering
4+2 BACHELOR'S + MASTER'S PROGRAMS
Health Studies & Communication Sciences and Disorders +Speech-Language Pathology
PRE-PROFESSIONAL ADVISING
Pre-Dentistry
Pre-Law
Pre-Medicine
Pre-Veterinary
*Major and minor available
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Majors
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
Environmental Biology.
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
Business Administration and Management, General.
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COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Speech Communication and Rhetoric.
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
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EDUCATION.
Education, General.
Elementary Education and Teaching.
Special Education and Teaching, General.
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ENGINEERING.
Computer Software Engineering.
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
English Language and Literature, General.
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
Spanish Language and Literature.
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist.
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
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HISTORY.
History, General.
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HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies.
Homeland Security.
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Mathematics, General.
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MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
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PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General.
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
Chemistry, General.
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PSYCHOLOGY.
Psychology, General.
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS.
Social Work.
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SOCIAL SCIENCES.
Anthropology.
Political Science and Government, General.
Social Sciences, Other.
Sociology.
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
Art/Art Studies, General.
Design and Visual Communications, General.
Music, General.
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Tuition, Room, Board and Fees
$39,592 (Commuter)
$54,112 (Resident)
Financial Aid
Approximately 99% of Monmouth incoming students receive some form of financial aid. Those packages typically include scholarships, grants, student loans, and work-study that may be applied toward tuition and fees, room and board or living expenses, books, and other personal expenses.
Here are some facts to consider about the financial aid packages created for Monmouth's undergraduates last year:
About 98% received a scholarship or grant (federal, state, or University).
The average scholarship/grant package was $24,192.
The average financial aid package, including student loans and work-study, was approximately $34,400.
More than $68 million in University grants and scholarships was awarded; this places Monmouth among the more affordable private universities in New Jersey.
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The University is proud to host a successful NCAA Division I intercollegiate athletics program that fields 23 teams for men and women. The University's basketball and track and field teams compete in the 153,200-square-foot OceanFirst Bank Center. All Monmouth students have access to the arena, which also houses a 200-meter, six-lane indoor track; fitness center; conference space; the University Store; and luxury suites. The University's football, men's/women's lacrosse and outdoor track and field programs play in Kessler Stadium. This new stadium, adjacent to the OceanFirst Bank Center, accommodates 4,200 fans and features state-of-the-art media facilities and end zone to end zone seating.
Beyond athletics, students have an assortment of extracurricular activities to choose from, including more than 110 student-run clubs and organizations, as well as sororities and fraternities that engage in service work on behalf of the University and the community. Students can also get involved with the Student Government Association, the campus newspaper (The Outlook), the student-run online news portal (The Verge), the FM radio station (WMCX), the television station (Hawk TV), the yearbook (Shadows), and the literary magazine (Monmouth Review).
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Location
Located in the town of West Long Branch, New Jersey, Monmouth is situated on a beautiful, coastal campus that is one mile from the beaches of the Atlantic Ocean and also about one hour from New York City and Philadelphia. The 159-acre campus is home to a diverse student body comprising some 6,400 undergraduate and graduate students. Students come to Monmouth from 34 states and 36 countries to participate in the University's academic programs. A ratio of 12 students to each professor enables a personalized learning environment along with mentoring opportunities.
Campus Facilities & Equipment
The Monmouth University Library holds approximately 360,000 print and electronic monographs, 74,000 print and electronic periodicals, 180 databases, and 1,200 media assets including CDs and DVDs. All academic programs are amply supported by state-of-the-art computer hardware and software and classroom/laboratory facilities. The major components supporting Monmouth academic programs include Windows, Mac OS, and Unix systems connected via an expansive wired and wireless network, which spans all campus buildings and encompasses more than 2,400 workstations in general and specialty labs and classrooms.
Off-Campus Opportunities
Putting learning into action is what makes education come alive. Experiential education, which includes internships, study abroad, select service learning projects, dedicated experiential coursework, or cooperative learning experiences, is a required part of the undergraduate curriculum. By their senior year, 77 percent of Monmouth undergraduate students have completed a practicum, internship, co-op, or similar real world experience; only forty-nine percent of graduating students at comparable institutions have done this according to the latest National Survey of Student Engagement.
At Monmouth, professional-quality experience comes in many forms, from collaborating on original research with faculty that can be presented at national and international conferences to traveling with the mock trial team and engaging in a wide-variety of academic field experiences. There are service learning and global study opportunities in Australia, England, Italy, Spain, Guatemala, Haiti, and more.
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Basketball
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Bowling
Crew Rowing
Cross Country
Field Hockey
Golf
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Soccer
Softball
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Army ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ
Air Force ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ
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Campus Security Report
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety for additional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education: https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/