Monmouth College
Monmouth, Illinois · Private
Monmouth College admitted 87% of 1,614 applicants (IPEDS, fall 2023). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1010–1230 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 57% of students graduate within six years.
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Application deadlines
Monmouth College’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Early action
- November 15, 2026
- Early action II
- December 15, 2026
- Regular decision
- April 1, 2027
The application is free.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Monmouth College’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $57,886 a year. After grants, students paid $19,088 on average.
Average price after grants, by family income:
Quick answers
What is Monmouth College’s acceptance rate?
Monmouth College admitted 87% of applicants: 1,398 of 1,614 (IPEDS, fall 2023).
When is Monmouth College’s early action deadline?
For 2026–27, early action is due November 15, 2026, early action II is due December 15, 2026, and regular decision is due April 1, 2027. Common App deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone.
What SAT score do you need for Monmouth College?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 1010 to 1230, with a median around 1120. A score at or above 1120 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
How much is Monmouth College’s application fee?
The application is free for 2026–27.
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