Monmouth University

Monmouth University was established in 1933 as the Monmouth Junior College. It has been a private university since its name was changed to Monmouth University in 1995. Its suburban campus is spread across an area of 156 acres and houses a large number of academic buildings. Monmouth University has 8 schools under it:

• Marjorie K. Unterberg School of Nursing and Health Studies
• School of Business Administration
• School of Education
• School of Science, Technology and Engineering
• School of Social Work
• The Graduate School
• The Honors School
• Wayne D. McMurray School of Humanities and Social Sciences

The university offers a large number of undergraduate and graduate degree programs as well as certificate programs in various areas of study. Some of the departments of Monmouth University include accounting, art and design, biology, physics, chemistry, communication, criminal justice, English, foreign language studies, mathematics and music and theater arts, among others.

Monmouth University has an active fraternity and sorority life. Lambda Theta Phi, Phi Sigma Kappa, Sigma Pi, Sigma Tau Gamma, Tau Kappa Epsilon and Theta Xi are the fraternities, while Alpha Sigma Tau, Alpha Xi Delta, Delta Phi Epsilon, Lambda Theta Alpha, Phi Sigma Sigma, Theta Phi Alpha and Zeta Tau Alpha are the sororities available at Mommouth.

Monmouth University Highlights

Where Monmouth University stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Many students concentrating in media, music, and mathematics.
• Large number of students.
• High faculty salary.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.
• Superior share of faculty on tenure track.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Study abroad option
• Distance learning available
• Part-time classes available
• ROTC
• Athlete financial aid

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

Students

The student enrollment at Monmouth University was 6,494 in 2007 (5,435 full-time equivalent).

About 43% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 57% of the class.

Undergrads are 70% of enrolled students and graduate students are 30%.

About 0% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Among freshmen students, 100% are full-time and 0% are part-time.

Tuition and Other Costs

Financial Aid: Monmouth University participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Housing and Meals

Monmouth University provides on-campus housing for 1,888 of its 5,435 (full-time) students (as of 2007).

Monmouth University Athletics

School sports include football, basketball, baseball, and track. Monmouth University is in the Northeast Conference for major sports.

Monmouth University offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 138 male students received the aid (men were 52% of those receiving aid) and 125 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 48% of students receiving such aid) .

Monmouth University Admissions (2007)

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