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Monmouth College SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT Range1010 to 1210

ACT Range20 to 27

Average GPA3.49

Acceptance Rate90.8%

With a 90.8% acceptance rate, Monmouth College is approachable, so your strategy should be to show you can thrive there, not just get admitted. If you submit scores, aim for the upper half of the SAT range, around 1110 to 1210, or ACT 24 to 27.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

Monmouth College facts and stats

Quick Facts

Monmouth College enrolls 713 undergraduates in a small town setting. Monmouth College has a 74% freshman retention rate, which is above the national average of roughly 70%, and its 6-year graduation rate is 65%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 9:1.

Location

Monmouth, IL

Undergrad Enrollment713

Freshman Retention74%

SettingSmall town

Student to Faculty Ratio9:1

Graduation Rate65%

Test PolicyTest-optional

How do your scores compare at Monmouth College?

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Key Monmouth College application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

April 1

Early Action

November 15

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

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Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

November 1

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you choose to submit SAT or ACT scores to Monmouth College, aim for your first test by the spring of junior year. Use the summer before senior year and the fall for retakes, with October likely the last retake that can arrive in time for the November 15 Early Action deadline.

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What you'll actually pay

Monmouth College is a private not-for-profit, with tuition and fees of $44,922. About 87% of students receive aid, and the average merit award is $31,789. Submit the FAFSA by the November 1 priority deadline to be considered for financial aid.

Tuition and Fees$44,922

Room and Board$11,254

Average Merit Award$31,789

Application FeeN/A

Students on Aid87%

Average Aid Package$44,350

Average Debt at Grad$28,588

Monmouth College’s listed cost of attendance is about $56,176, including tuition, fees, room, and board. Financial aid is common, with 87% of students receiving aid and an average aid package of $44,350. Merit aid can also be substantial, with an average merit award of $31,789. For context, graduates leave with an average debt of $28,588.