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Monmouth University

West Long Branch, NJ monmouth.edu 3,831 students

Monmouth University's campus is set in West Long Branch, New Jersey, not far from the Jersey Shore. The university's centerpiece is Woodrow Wilson Hall, a National Historic Landmark. Students benefit from a location that provides both a traditional campus environment and easy access to beaches and the attractions of the surrounding area. The university offers a range of undergraduate and graduate programs.

Programs
20
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$40,065
Average graduate, 1 yr after
Tuition
$44,850
Sticker price (est.)

Financial Aid

The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. Monmouth University's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 30% of students receive Pell Grants; 61% take federal loans.

Key Insight

Average net price across income brackets is $28,514, roughly 36% lower than the published tuition.

Net Price by Family Income

Academic Year 2025
Income Bracket Avg Net Price 4-Year Net Cost
$0 – $30K $19,945 $79,780
$30K – $48K $18,532 $74,128
$48K – $75K $29,142 $116,568
$75K – $110K $36,327 $145,308
$110K+ $38,626 $154,504
Sticker price (no aid) $44,850 $179,400
Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships, by reported family-income bracket. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

Programs at Monmouth University

20 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Degree Program DW Score 1-yr Earnings AI Risk ROI
Information Sciences
Computer and Information Sciences, General Compare across schools →
70
$60,300/yr Very High 3.9x
Nursing
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Compare across schools →
66
$88,812/yr High 4.0x
Business Administration
Business Administration, Management and Operations Compare across schools →
62
$47,179/yr High 3.5x
Mathematics Compare across schools →
53
$51,980/yr Very High 3.1x
Chemistry Compare across schools →
48
$43,512/yr High 2.7x
Criminal Justice
Criminal Justice and Corrections Compare across schools →
46
$37,862/yr Moderate 2.5x
History Compare across schools →
44
$48,482/yr High 2.0x
Education
Education, General Compare across schools →
41
$55,579/yr High 2.4x
Anthropology Compare across schools →
41
$46,302/yr High 2.3x
English
English Language and Literature, General Compare across schools →
37
$50,737/yr Very High 2.2x
Political Science
Political Science and Government Compare across schools →
37
$30,366/yr Very High 2.8x
Health and Medical Administrative Services Compare across schools →
37
$22,827/yr High 2.7x
Biology
Biology, General Compare across schools →
31
$26,445/yr High 3.0x
Fine Arts
Fine and Studio Arts Compare across schools →
28
$29,353/yr Moderate 2.2x
Psychology
Psychology, General Compare across schools →
27
$28,590/yr High 2.3x
Health & Physical Education
Health and Physical Education/Fitness Compare across schools →
27
$27,907/yr Moderate 0.6x
Communication and Media Studies Compare across schools →
23
$25,742/yr High 2.4x
Health Sciences
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General Compare across schools →
21
$29,770/yr High 2.4x
Music Compare across schools →
20
$24,563/yr High 1.5x
Ecology & Evolutionary Biology
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology Compare across schools →
19
$25,004/yr High 0.4x

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