Applying to Monmouth

Acceptance RateSAT Median
90.70% 1,110
Monmouth College's acceptance rate is 90.70% for 2023 admission. A total of 1,818 students applied and 1,649 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 38th out of 60 Illinois colleges with competitive admission.
The median SAT score is 1,110 and the ACT score is 26 at Monmouth. Monmouth's SAT score ranks 16th out of 36 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 2022-23, the acceptance rate of Monmouth College is 90.70% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 14.01%. 987 men and 811 women applied to Monmouth and 890 men and 743 women students were accepted.
20 applicants who has another gender applied and 16 were accepted.
Among them, 125 men and 104 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022). 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
Applicants1,818987811200
Admitted1,649890743160
Enrolled23112510420
Acceptance Rate 90.70%90.17%91.62%80.00%-
Yield 14.01%14.04%14.00%12.50%-
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 2023, 63 students (27% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 18 students (8%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Monmouth.
The median SAT score is 1,110 with 550 SAT EBRW and 560 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 610 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 26 with 75th percentile score of 28 and 25th percentile score of 24 at Monmouth. The median ACT math score is 24 and the ACT English score is 28.
The SAT and ACT scores at Monmouth College are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,279, ACT: 28 - private (not-for-profit) baccalaureate college - arts & sciences).
2023 SAT and ACT Scores at Monmouth
25th Percentile50th Percentile (Median)75th Percentile
SAT Total101011101210
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing510550610
SAT Math500560600
ACT Composite242628
ACT Math212426
ACT English232830
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
Credits AcceptedDual Credits, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree OfferedBachelor
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