Monmouth University offers students the personalized experience of a small university – intimate class sizes, one-on-one mentorship, and research opportunities – while remaining competitive on the national stage. At Monmouth University, students get the best of both worlds.
Between the stately elegance of the Great Hall and the sweeping neocolonial wings and columns of Guggenheim Memorial Library, Monmouth University’s coastal campus has been named one of the most beautiful in the world. Boasting brains as well as beauty, U.S News and World Report ranked Monmouth in the top five of all private, nondenominational schools with Division I athletics. Named one of The Princeton Review’s best colleges, the University is home to around 6,000 students. It is small enough to offer students individualized attention and support, but unlike other small or mid-sized universities that can feel claustrophobic or isolated, Monmouth has easy access to major cities and nationally recognized centers right on campus.
A Personalized Experience
Monmouth University maintains an astounding 12:1 student-teacher ratio because they know that personalized attention is vital to student achievement. Beyond the classroom, knowledgeable mentors provide students with individualized learning plans, connecting students to a range of impactful and immersive experiences catered to their goals. Here, professors know their students’ names, especially important since nearly 40% of the incoming class are first-generation students, reflecting the University’s goal to be accessible to all. 95% of Monmouth students report at least one high-impact experience by the time they graduate, and many report more—their college years full of research opportunities, internships, service learning, field experience, or study abroad trips.
Small class sizes foster collaborative learning and research opportunities between students and faculty. More than 20% of students are involved in faculty-led research projects, getting their hands dirty on archeology digs in the West Indies or studying the psychology of pick-up lines in ground-breaking experiments. Passionate about music? Blue Hawk Records is a student recording label. Keyed into finance? Join Hawk Capital, a student-managed investment fund. With a range of career interests, Monmouth students have ample opportunity to build a unique educational experience and the mentorship to help them to succeed beyond the classroom.
“As a major regional university grounded within a culture of inclusion and mentorship, we are preparing our students for jobs that haven’t been created yet. Our remarkable coastal location is the perfect launching point for students to reach beyond their own perceived potential. Dedicated faculty and staff help unleash opportunities for students by integrating critical thinking and communication skills into experiences that extend beyond the classroom.”
Patrick F. Leahy, PRESIDENT
A Personalized Experience
For all the small campus feel, Monmouth is anything but provincial. Step outside the picturesque wrought-iron gate, and both New York City and Philadelphia are only an hour or so away. Closer to campus, students visit and enjoy Asbury Park’s vibrant music scene, Red Bank’s lively theater and dining, and Long Branch’s waterfront retail and recreation.
At Monmouth, even a walk across campus can mean stepping onto the global stage. The University is one of just 23 GRAMMY Museum University Affiliates in the world and is home to the Bruce Springsteen Archives and Center for American Music. The Monmouth University Polling Institute is nationally recognized as one of the country’s best centers for survey research. The Urban Coast Institute is part of a network supported by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. With its own nationally recognized institutes, students don’t have to venture off Monmouth’s campus to be connected to the larger world.
. . . and Outside of the classroom
At Monmouth, even a walk across campus can mean stepping onto the global stage. The University is one of just 23 GRAMMY Museum University Affiliates in the world and is home to the Bruce Springsteen Archives and Center for American Music. The Monmouth University Polling Institute is nationally recognized as one of the country’s best centers for survey research. The Urban Coast Institute is part of a network supported by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. With its own nationally recognized institutes, students don’t have to venture off Monmouth’s campus to be connected to the larger world.
Small enough to offer a personalized experience but strategic enough to compete with larger universities in academic offerings and educational innovation, Monmouth gives students support, mentorship, and real-world connections.
Company: Monmouth University
Industry: Higher Education
Headquarters: West Long Branch, NJ
Programs: 60 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs
Athletics: NCAA Division I Athletics
Endowment: $108,463,000
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