This institution prioritizes access. Your primary consideration should be whether outcomes align with your goals.
90.9%
Acceptance Rate
Peer average: 76%
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Open Access (>75%)
What Are My Chances?
A directional estimate — not a prediction
SAT Total Score Distribution
Enrolled students
Peers
40080012001600
1,000
25th Percentile
1,128
Median
1,210
75th Percentile
Peer average SAT: 1,141(-13 vs peers)
ACT Composite Score Distribution
Enrolled students
1122436
20
25th Percentile
26
Median
27
75th Percentile
Important: Test scores are just one factor. Admissions decisions reflect institutional priorities, essays, recommendations, and factors we cannot measure. Use this as directional guidance, not a prediction.
Who Attends — and Succeeds
Understanding institutional priorities and student support
Student Demographics
First-Generation Students
Parents without bachelor's degree
32%
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Pell Grant Recipients
Lower-income students (federal aid)
37%
Transfer Students
Alternative pathway to enrollment
11%
These metrics reflect institutional priorities around access and economic diversity, which inform admissions decisions beyond academic qualifications.
Student Success
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Frequently Asked Questions about Monmouth College Admissions
Monmouth College is accessible to students with solid academic records. Most admitted students have GPAs of 3.0 or higher. The 91% acceptance rate means most qualified applicants are admitted.
Monmouth College reports standardized test score data, suggesting tests are considered in admissions. Students who submit SAT scores typically have scores between 1000 and 1210. ACT scores range from 20 to 27. Check Monmouth College's website for current testing requirements, as policies may change.
Admission to Monmouth College is considered accessible. With an acceptance rate of 91%, admissions are largely open to all qualified applicants with a high school diploma or GED.
Monmouth College uses holistic review, considering academics, extracurricular activities, essays, and letters of recommendation.
If Monmouth College is a reach, consider Culver-Stockton College (98% acceptance), Grand View University (98% acceptance), Bethel University (99% acceptance). These schools offer similar outcomes with higher acceptance rates.
