Monmouth University's published cost of attendance is $62,904. Need-based financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $18,924, middle-income families pay around $25,331, and higher-income families pay approximately $39,015.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $62,904 |
| Tuition and Fees | $46,552 |
| Room and Board | $17,698 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$31,916 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $30,988 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $18,924 |
| $30–48k | $19,404 |
| $48–75k | $25,331 |
| $75–110k | $33,773 |
| $110k+ | $39,015 |
Monmouth University's published cost of attendance is $62,904. Need-based financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $18,924, middle-income families pay around $25,331, and higher-income families pay approximately $39,015. Azimuth ranks Monmouth University #1299 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Monmouth University participates in federal need-based aid programs including Pell Grants and Direct Loans, supplemented by institutional aid. The difference between published cost and net price reflects the institution's financial aid commitment; families should review the net price illusion to understand how sticker price and actual out-of-pocket cost diverge. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $27,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $49,390; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the Parent PLUS risk framework for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $68,968, median federal debt of $27,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $305 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Monmouth University earn median 4-year earnings of $68,968, placing Monmouth University in the 72.3 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $2,467 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Monmouth University in the 68.2 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Monmouth University #418 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects Monmouth University's concentration in business and professional fields. Business Administration is the largest program with 346 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $78,591, performing at 1.2x the national benchmark for the field. The Communication and Media Studies program graduates 99 students earning $58,759, while Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General with 84 graduates reaches $75,353. Education, General and Psychology, General round out the top programs, with 60 and 60 graduates respectively earning $63,068 and $57,159. The dominance of Business — representing 30% of degrees — combined with meaningful enrollment in Education (7%) and Social Sciences (5%), anchors the institution's earnings profile in fields with steady employer demand and clear career pathways.
