C
Average
Score: 50/100
Overall (traditional)
D
Outcome Rating
43/100 · earnings-weighted

Monmouth College

4-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 Monmouth, Illinois 61462
Monmouth College campus, Monmouth, IL
Monmouth College campus, Monmouth, IL. Photo: Jason Lonsberry (Transce080), Public domain via Wikimedia Commons.
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Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (B) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 60%
Outcomes
B
71/100
Affordability
F
15/100
Resources
C+
56/100
Experience
A+
90/100
Prestige
F
25/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

727
Total Enrollment
60%
Graduation Rate
70%
Retention Rate
10.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
87%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Monmouth College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$51,110
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$43,158
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$27,000
Median debt at graduation
64.6%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
1,128
Average SAT
26
Median ACT
37.1%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 53% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 29th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (IL wage index 1.04). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Monmouth College

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Accounting and Related Services—$66,326-13%#570 of 796#647—
Business Administration, Management and Operations$43,162$65,916-3%#538 of 1176#652$25,045
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics$32,036$51,377-7%#167 of 225#174$27,000
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness$29,027$50,093-8%#413 of 610#466$24,625
Psychology—$47,329-7%#682 of 1027#767$27,000
Economics$47,048—————
Communication and Media Studies—$46,462-18%#541 of 660#573—
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods—$42,058-11%#601 of 680#649—
Political Science and Government$32,103—————

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Monmouth College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $115,475
  • Avg rent near campus: $828/mo — vs ~$643/mo campus room rate
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 61473 (6.5% cap, Roseville)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $43,320 $43,320
Room $5,790
Board $4,816
Total Cost (On-Campus) $57,886 $57,886

Financial Aid

100%
Receive Any Aid
33%
Receive Pell Grants
72%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Student Demographics

727
Total Students
48%
Women
99%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 69%
Hispanic 12%
Black 10%
Asian 2%
Two or More 3%
Non-Resident 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 100%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 99%
25-64 (Adult) 1%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Monmouth College?
Monmouth College has an acceptance rate of 87%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend Monmouth College?
Tuition at Monmouth College is $43,320 for in-state students and $43,320 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at Monmouth College?
The graduation rate at Monmouth College is 60%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.
Is Monmouth College a good school?
Monmouth College has a Repit College Score of 50/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (B): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (A+): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Monmouth College?
Monmouth College has a total enrollment of 727 students. Most students (99%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology