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Monmouth College (MC)

Black Pinpoint 700 East Broadway | Monmouth, IL | 61462

01. Overview

What the school is known for:

Small Monmouth College is a quaint bastion on the liberal arts in western Illinois. Its affiliated with the Presbyterian Church but pretty much purely in the name. A well-rounded curriculum offers a taste of everything. There are a lot of double majors. Most students major in at least one career-focused program like business and education. Hard sciences are popular, too. A smaller group indulges in the humanities as well as art and music. Monmouth offers hands-on experience in scientific research and takes time to locate jobs for graduates. The administration can be uptight but its fine otherwise. I feel comfortable going directly to a dean or even the president if there is a problem, says an art major. The faculty is full of extremely well-qualified professors. Classes are small and are personal. Discussions and lectures are very engaging. You can interact with your professors a lot easier than in a larger school, asserts an education major. The workload is not difficult. Only during midterms and finals do you see people freaking out, observes a sophomore. My overall academic experience has been pretty good, reflects a senior. You can get mediocre grades and pass through Monmouth if that is what you desire, but you can also challenge yourself.

02. Rankings

Rankings and Lists

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Best Northeast
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Green Colleges
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The Best 389 Colleges

03. Admissions & Acceptance Rate

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Applicants
2,657
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Acceptance Rate
62%
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Average HS GPA
3.30

SAT & ACT Test Scores

ACT Composite Scores

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25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
20 - 26

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Other Admission Factors Academic

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Rigor of Secondary School Record

Selectivity

Admissions selectivity rating
80/99

4. Cost, Tuition, Expenses

Expenses per Academic Year

Tuition
$35,300
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$1,200
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
500
Transportation for Commuters
$600
On-Campus Room and Board
8300
Approximate Expenses per year
$45,900

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05. Academics

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Student/Faculty
11 : 1
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Total Faculty
133
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Terminal Degree
101

Gender

Men
74
Women
59
Minority
7
International
3

Class/Lab sizes

Most frequent class size
10-19
Most frequent lab/sub section size
10-19

Rating

Professors
interesting rating
85/99
Professors
accesible rating
86/99
Academic rating
78/99

Graduation Rates

University Degrees

Bachelor's

Prominent Alumni

Danielle Nierenberg

Author and co-founder & president of Food Tank: The Food Think Tank

Patricia Hoffstetter

Retired judge; first woman judge of the California Judges Association

Dwight Tierney

Co-founder, MTV

Kunal Kapoor

President & CIO, Morningstar Investment Services

Kennedy J. Reed

Theoretical physicist, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

Jane Kurtz

Award-winning author of children's books

Harold "Red" Poling

Chairman & CEO, Ford Motor Company

06. Student Body

What students say:

There are a lot of people from Chicago and the Quad Cities as well as many students from smaller rural and surrounding towns. Ethnic diversity is meager. Depending on who you talk to, minority students on campus either dont seem to have trouble fitting in or do not find it enjoyable to remain at Monmouth. There is a smattering of commuters here but, mostly, its your stereotypical college student. The majority is really involved in a lot of extracurricular activities I am involved in at least seven, reckons a junior, Its very easy to get involved, which I love. Overall, students have a lot in common. I would venture to say that the typical Monmouth College student is a jock of some type, involved in a sporting activity, submits a senior. Students here generally fit into a clique, adds a sophomore, jocks, artsy kids, theater kids, international kids, the politically conscious, the fraternities and sororities, and the music kids. These different groups very rarely commingle.

Gender

53% female47% male

Out of State

9% are out
of state91% are
in-state

Students

98% are
full time2% are
part time

Student Body Profile

Total Undergraduate Enrollment
1,198
Foreign Countries Represented
35

Student Body Demographics

American Indian or Alaskan Native
0.60%
Asian
1.79%
Black
9.54%
Hispanic
12.27%
Caucasian
62.52%
Unknown
5.37%
International
5.62%

07. Mental Health

Wellness Program/Clinical Offerings

Institution has a mental health/wellness program that makes counseling, referral, and well-being services available to all students
Not Reported
Mental Health Website
Not Reported

Education & Training

Types of training available for students and faculty/staff
Program
Availability
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported

Engaging the Whole Campus

Institution has a Chief Behavioral Health Officer (and/or Chief Wellness Officer)
Not Reported
Clinicians are trained to provide care to these specific groups:
Undergraduates
Graduate students
Racial/ethnic minority student
Students who are veterans
LGBTQIA+ students
Student-athletes
International students
Students on scholarship or financial aid
First-generation students

Peer-to-Peer

Institution has peer-to-peer offerings relating to mental health
Not Reported

Residential Life

Institution incorporates mental health and wellness into the residential experience
Not Reported

Student Orientation

Students who are provided an opportunity to participate in mental-health-orientation activities
First-year students
Not Reported
Incoming transfer students
else {
Not Reported
}
Returning students
Not Reported
Entering graduate students
Not Reported

Mental Health in the Curriculum

The institution offers for-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
The institution offers non-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported

Off-Campus Offerings

Institution offers referrals to off-campus counseling services
Not Reported

Health and Counseling Center Accreditation

Institution's counseling center is accredited
Not Reported
Accrediting body
Not Reported

Taking and Returning from Medical Leave

Institution has an official support program in place for students returning from mental health leave of absence
Not Reported

Counseling Demand

Number of months a year counseling center is open and fully staffed
Not Reported

08. Campus Life

What students say:

Monmouth is a fairly laidback, small-town kind of college, the kind of place where everybody turns up for Homecoming. The brick-themed campus is charming. The athletic facilities are superb. While some describe their on-campus housing as amazing, others tell us Monmouth could improve the underclassmen dorms. There are more than 80 clubs and organizations. Nearly half the campus is involved in at least one intercollegiate sport, swears a junior. The Turkey Bowlthe annual football game against archrival Knoxis big and a fierce athletic pride for every Fighting Scots team permeates. The entertainment offered by the campus is usually boring, giving off a school-sanctioned vibe. Mostly, life is dominated by a really big Greek scene. Frat parties are popular, as are a handful of bars. Monmouths close-knit atmosphere can be almost suffocating. There is more drama than necessary. The small town location offers hardly anything to do for fun. While some students say being in a smaller town brings the student body closer together, others say we often go else where for entertainment. Sometimes, students drive to Galesburg to go to Wal-Mart (which is a sad testament to entertainment in and of itself) or the movie theater. Macomb (home to Western Illinois University) and both Peoria and the Quad Cities are also reasonably close.

Fire safety rating
90%
Quality of life
79%
Students
92%
First-Year Students
97%
Campus Environment
Village
Help finding off-campus housing
No

Most Popular Places On Campus

The Mellinger Commons in the Center for Science and Business

Hewes Library (including Einstein's Bagel Shop)

Huff Athletic Center

The Educational Garden and Farm

The Center for Science and Business (a new academic building)

The LeSuer Nature Preserve offers many opportunities for recreation and scientific study. The new Monmouth College athletic fields are available for team practice, of course, but also open to ad hoc student groups and individuals. The college's educational garden draws student volunteers as well as students who simply seek a quiet, peaceful place to study.

Most Popular Places Off Campus

Petey's Restaurant

Seminary Street shopping area

State parks along the MIssissippi River

Quad Cities parks, cafes, museums, shops

Sandburg Mall and Henderson Street

Chicago is a three-hour train ride from Monmouth (Galesburg, nearby, has an Amtrak station). The Mississippi River is twenty minutes to the west, and the Quad Cities forty minutes to the north.

9. Campus Visits

Campus Visits Contact

Maria Godina
Campus Visit Coordinator
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700 East Broadway Monmouth College Momouth, IL 61462
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309-457-2132

Campus Tours

Campus Visiting Center

Phone icon
309-457-2132

Campus Tours

Appointment Required:
Yes
Dates:
Year-round
Times:
Varies
Average Length:
1 hour

Visits

CLASS VISITS

Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office

FACULTY AND COACH VISITS

Dates/Times Available
Year-round
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Advance Notice
1 week

Contact Email Address for Visit

Individual coach email addresses available on staff directory page located below;

Globe Iconadmissions@monmouthcollege.edu

On Campus Interview

Campus Interviews:
Yes
Information Sessions:
Not Available

Overnight Dorm Stays

Overnight Dorm Stays
Available
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Limitations
For admitted students during senior year when school is in session.

Campus Tours


TYPES OF TRANSPORTATION AVAILABLE TO CAMPUS

The closest regional airports are in Moline (Quad-Cities) and Peoria. Taxi service is available in Monmouth and to/from Galesburg or the airports. Galesburg, Illinois, which is 15 miles east of Monmouth, has an Amtrak station. At the beginning and end of semesters, the college provides transportation to/from Galesburg, airports, and Chicago (Chicago carries a fee).


DRIVING INSTRUCTIONS TO CAMPUS

Available at http://www.monmouthcollege.edu/information/location

LOCAL ACCOMMODATIONS

AmericInn, Monmouth Super 8 Motel, Monmouth Jonny's Guest House, Monmouth


10. Sports & Athletics

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Athletic Division III

Participate in intramural sports
46%
Participate in intercollegiate sports
31%

Men's Sports (Fighting Scots)

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Basketball
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Cross Country
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Diving
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Football
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Golf
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Lacrosse
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Soccer
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Swimming
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Tennis
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Track Field Indoor
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Track Field Outdoor

Women's Sports (Fighting Scots)

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Basketball
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Cross Country
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Diving
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Golf
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Lacrosse
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Soccer
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Softball
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Swimming
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Tennis
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Track Field Indoor
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Track Field Outdoor
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Volleyball

11. Housing & Activities

Hosting Features

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Apartment Single
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Disabled Student
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Dorms Coed
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Dorms Female
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Dorms Male
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Frat Sorority
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International Student
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Theme Housing

Special Needs Admissions

Director
Dana Roof
College Entrance Tests Required
Yes
Interview Required
No

Student Activities

Registered Student Organizations
120
Number of Honor Societies
18
Number of Social Sororities
3
Number of Religious Organizations
4
Join a fraternity
18%
Join a sorority
34%

12. Student Services

Military

Army ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: The Army ROTC program is located at the University of Western Illinois (Macomb).

CAMPUS SECURITY REPORT

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Other Information

Campus-wide Internet Network
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Fee for Network Use
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Partnerships with Technology Companies
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Personal computer included in tuition for each student
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Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
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13. Financial Aid

Financial Aid Rating

82%

Dates

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Notification DateFeb 15

Required Forms

FAFSA

Financial Aid Statistics

Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$26,884
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$25,721
Average Need-Based Loan
$4,489
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
83%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$33,646
Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$34,600
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes

Available Aid

Financial Aid Methodology
Scholarships and Grants

Need-Based Aid

01 - Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
02 - Need-Based Federal Pell
03 - Need-Based Private Scholarships
04 - Need-Based SEOG
05 - Need-Based State Scholarships

Federal Direct Student Loan Programs

01 - Direct PLUS Loans
02 - Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
03 - Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans

Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL):

01 - Federal Perkins Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes

14. Career Services & Jobs

Graduation Rates

Career Services

01 - Alumni Network
02 - Alumni Services
03 - Classes
04 - Interest Inventory
05 - Internships
06 - Regional Alumni

Opportunities at School

01 - Coop
02 - Experiential
03 - Internship

15. Majors

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01 BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
  • Biochemistry.
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
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02 BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
  • Accounting and Related Services.
  • Accounting.
  • Business Administration and Management, General.
  • Business Administration, Management and Operations.
  • International Business/Trade/Commerce.
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03 COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
  • Communication and Media Studies.
  • Communication, General.
  • Public Relations/Image Management.
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric.
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04 COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General.
  • Computer Science.
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05 EDUCATION.
  • Education, General.
  • Elementary Education and Teaching.
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education.
  • French Language Teacher Education.
  • History Teacher Education.
  • Latin Teacher Education.
  • Mathematics Teacher Education.
  • Music Teacher Education.
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching.
  • Social Science Teacher Education.
  • Spanish Language Teacher Education.
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06 ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
  • English Language and Literature, General.
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07 FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
  • Ancient/Classical Greek Language and Literature.
  • Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General.
  • Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.
  • French Language and Literature.
  • Latin Language and Literature.
  • Spanish Language and Literature.
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08 HISTORY.
  • History, General.
  • History.
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09 LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other.
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10 MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
  • Mathematics, General.
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11 MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
  • Biopsychology.
  • International/Global Studies.
  • Mathematics and Computer Science.
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12 NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION.
  • Environmental Studies.
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13 PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
  • Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General.
  • Kinesiology and Exercise Science.
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14 PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
  • Philosophy.
  • Religion/Religious Studies.
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15 PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
  • Chemistry, General.
  • Physics, General.
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16 PSYCHOLOGY.
  • Psychology, General.
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17 SOCIAL SCIENCES.
  • Anthropology.
  • Economics, General.
  • Economics.
  • Political Economy.
  • Political Science and Government, General.
  • Sociology and Anthropology.
  • Sociology.
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18 VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
  • Art/Art Studies, General.
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.
  • Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.
  • Music, General.
  • Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology.
  • Theatre/Theatre Arts Management.

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