Monmouth Acceptance Rate and SAT/ACT Scores

Monmouth College Admission Requirements and Statistics

How hard is Monmouth College to get into?

This page provides the latest information on Monmouth College (Monmouth)'s admission process, acceptance rate, and student profile. Monmouth's acceptance rate is 90.93% for 2024-2025 admission. A total of 1,577 students applied and 1,434 were admitted to the school. Its acceptance rate is relatively high, making it somewhat easy to get into Monmouth.

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).

Monmouth's acceptance rate places 36th out of 59 Illinois colleges with competitive admission.
The median SAT score is 1110 and the ACT score is 24 at Monmouth. Monmouth's SAT score ranks 15th out of 34 Illinois colleges that consider SAT score for admission.
Monmouth's yield rate is 13.95%, which is significantly lower by 15.48 percentage points (approximately 52.6% lower) compared to similar colleges with acceptance rates between 90% and 100% (average yield: 29.43%). You can compare colleges with similar acceptance rates to Monmouth at Illinois colleges with acceptance rates higher than 70%. This comparison helps contextualize Monmouth's yield rate within its selectivity range.

Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2024-25, Monmouth's acceptance rate is 90.93% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 13.95%. 999 men and 563 women applied to Monmouth and 892 men and 527 women students were accepted.

Among them, 113 men and 85 women were enrolled in Monmouth. You can explore the Monmouth's admission rates and SAT score trends over the past decade, including year-by-year data and analysis, by visiting Admission Trends page.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at Monmouth
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	1,577	999	563	0	0
Admitted	1,434	892	527	0	0
Enrolled	200	113	85	0	0
Acceptance Rate	90.93%	89.29%	93.61%	-	-
Yield	13.95%	12.67%	16.13%	-	-

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

Monmouth College 2025 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

Median SAT and ACT Score

For the academic year 2025, 42 students (21% of enrolled students) submitted SAT scores and 12 students (6% of enrolled students) submitted ACT scores as part of the admission process at Monmouth.

The median SAT score for admitted students is 1,110, including 560 in SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (EBRW) and 550 in SAT Math. The 75th percentile SAT EBRW score is 620 and the 25th percentile is 500. For SAT Math, the 75th percentile score is 590 and the 25th percentile is 500.

The median ACT composite score is 24, with a 75th percentile score of 27 and a 25th percentile score of 20 at Monmouth. The median ACT Math score is 20 and the median ACT English score is 25.

How competitive is Monmouth's score?

The SAT and ACT scores at Monmouth College are relatively low compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,295, ACT: 29 - private (not-for-profit) baccalaureate college - arts & sciences).

2025 SAT and ACT Scores at Monmouth
	25^th Percentile	50^th Percentile (Median)	75^th Percentile
SAT Total	1,000	1,110	1,210
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	500	560	620
SAT Math	500	550	590
ACT Composite	20	24	27
ACT Math	18	20	27
ACT English	22	25	27

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

Monmouth College 2025 SAT and ACT Score Chart

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not required, but considered in admission process at Monmouth. The english proficiency test is required .

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 GPA	Required
High School Rank	Considered, if submitted
High School Record (or Transcript)	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Considered, if submitted
Recommendations	Considered, if submitted
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Not Considered
SAT / ACT	Considered, if submitted
English Proficiency Test	Required
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Not Considered
Work experience	Considered, if submitted
Personal statement or essay	Considered, if submitted
Legacy status	Considered, if submitted

General Admissions Information

The following provides general admission information for applying to Monmouth:

Open Admission Policy: No
Undergraduate Application Fees: -
Admission Information: https://www.monmouthcollege.edu/admission/
Online Application: https://www.monmouthcollege.edu/admission/apply/
Calendar System: Semester
Course for High School Students: Not Offered
Credits Accepted: Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered: Bachelor

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What is the acceptance rate at the Monmouth?

Monmouth is relatively easy to get into, with an acceptance rate of 90.93%.

What SAT or ACT scores are required for admission to Monmouth?

Monmouth recommends submitting SAT or ACT scores, but they are not strictly required for admission. The average SAT score required for admission to Monmouth is 1,110, and the average ACT score is 24. Meeting or exceeding these scores will improve your chances of admission.

Does Monmouth require essays or personal statements?

Monmouth recommends submitting a personal essay or statement, but it is not strictly required.

Are recommendation letters required for Monmouth admission?

Monmouth recommends submitting a recommendation letter, but it is not strictly required.

Is there an application fee?

Monmouth does not require an application fee for undergraduate or graduate admission.

Do I need to submit my high school transcript?

Yes, Monmouth requires applicants to submit high school GPA, high school record or transcript as part of the admission process.

Are there any specific admission requirements for international students?

Yes, Monmouth requires international applicants to submit an English proficiency test (like TOEFL or IELTS) as part of the application.

What is SAT code and ACT code for Monmouth?

The institutional SAT code for Monmouth is 1484 and 4-digit ACT code is 1084.