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Monmouth College

#682 in US ranking Monmouth, IL
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$58,967
Tuition & fees
$44,922
Avg. aid
$37,183
Receiving aid
100%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
91%
SAT range
1000–1210
ACT range
20–27

Outcomes

Graduation rate
65%
Median salary
$42,346
1 yr after graduation

What are the graduation rates for students at Monmouth College?

Monmouth College's reported four-year graduation rate is 55%, and its six-year rate is 65%. These measures follow entering cohorts of first-time, full-time students; they are not a prediction of any individual student's likelihood of finishing.

The distinction between four and six years has a financial consequence. A student who needs additional terms may face more tuition and living expenses, even if they ultimately earn the degree. The reported first-year retention rate is 74%, meaning roughly three-quarters of the students in the measured cohort returned for the following academic year.

These figures do not, by themselves, explain why students leave, transfer, or take longer to finish. Transfer applicants and students attending on a different schedule should be especially cautious about treating first-time, full-time cohort rates as a direct measure of their own prospects.

What is the earning potential for graduates at Monmouth College?

Federal field-of-study figures offer a limited view of early earnings for some former Monmouth College students. The reported measure is earnings approximately one year after completion for the covered students in a field - not a starting salary promised to every graduate.

Among the fields with reported figures, accounting is listed at $48,061 and business administration at $41,471. Teacher education for specific levels and methods is listed at $33,945. Psychology and sports, kinesiology, and physical education are each reported at about $27,300. These figures should not be read as a ranking of the long-term value of the majors.

Early-career earnings can reflect occupation, geography, further education, hours worked, and the number of students included in the federal measure. Students evaluating a program should consider those limits alongside its curriculum, internship access, career support, and the cost they would personally incur.

Monmouth College Graduation Rate

Avg. graduation
65%
4-year graduation
55%
6-year graduation
65%

Monmouth College Retention and Employment

First-year retention, full-time students
74%
Employed 1 year after graduation
97%

Monmouth College Median Alumni Salary Over Time

1 year after graduation
$42,346
4 years after graduation
$51,368
5 years after graduation
$56,212
7 years after graduation
$58,416
10 years after starting college
$54,098

Alumni Salary for Monmouth College Degrees

Degrees

Avg. salary

Accounting and Related Services

$48,061

Business Administration, Management and Operations

$41,471

Psychology, General

$27,316

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness

$27,325

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

$33,945

Monmouth College Graduations Per Degree

BACHELOR’S Degree

Women Men Total

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

122133

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology

101323

Education

13922

Psychology

14317

Biological and Biomedical Sciences

12315

Visual and Performing Arts

8614

Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs

6713

Physical Sciences

6713

Social Sciences

9413

Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services

134

Data last updated on November 5, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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