Monmouth College

What does Monmouth College offer in terms of athletics?

Monmouth's Fighting Scots compete in NCAA Division III athletics and the Midwest Conference. Varsity sports include representative offerings such as football, basketball, cross-country, track and field, soccer, swimming and diving, baseball, softball, tennis, golf, and volleyball.

Division III participation should not be mistaken for an athletic-scholarship offer. Prospective varsity athletes should discuss current roster opportunities and recruiting procedures with the relevant coaching staff, then assess financial aid separately.

Students who want to play without joining a varsity roster should ask about current intramural, club, and recreational options. A sport appearing in a broad campus-activities listing does not necessarily mean it has an NCAA varsity team.

What student groups and Associations are available at Monmouth College?

Monmouth College students can participate in student government, performing arts, service, cultural organizations, and other interest-based groups. The Associated Students of Monmouth College provides a student-government option.

Examples of campus involvement include the Fighting Scots Marching Band, Jazz Band, Crimson Masque theatre, and service activities such as Alternative Spring Break. The Coalition for Ethnic Awareness is another listed organization. A student-run newspaper, radio station, and television station provide additional ways to participate in campus media.

Organization names and activity levels can change between academic years. Applicants with a particular interest should check the current student-organization roster and ask how new members join. Monmouth's historical connection to women's fraternities also makes its present-day fraternity and sorority options a reasonable subject to explore, without assuming every historical organization has an active campus chapter.

Who studies at Monmouth College?

Monmouth College enrolled 713 students in the reported 2024-25 figures. Its size means prospective students should expect a substantially smaller peer group and course catalog than at a large public university, though experiences will differ by major and activity.

The reported incoming first-time class had 200 students; another 24 students entered as transfers. Of the first-time students whose origins were reported, 143 were Illinois residents, 56 came from other U.S. states, and one came from outside the United States. Those origin figures describe the incoming group, not the entire student body.

Reported student counts include 495 White students, 75 Hispanic or Latino students, 70 Black students, 24 students of two or more races, and 12 Asian students. These counts describe enrollment categories rather than any student's experience or sense of belonging. Students looking for a particular community or support network will learn more from the current organization roster and campus services than from demographic totals alone.

How does student life look like at Monmouth College?

Monmouth is a predominantly residential college: 91% of students were reported as living on campus, compared with 9% commuting. That pattern concentrates many classes, activities, and informal connections in and around the campus.

Students can engage through campus media, music and theatre, recreation, service, and college events. The college also reports a health clinic and personal or psychological counseling. New students should review how to schedule care, any service limits, and arrangements for help outside ordinary office hours.

For commuters and students balancing jobs or other responsibilities, the practical question is when activities and support offices operate - not simply whether they exist. A smaller student body may make it easier to recognize familiar faces, but applicants should assess the actual schedule and range of opportunities that matter to them.

What libraries are available to students at Monmouth College?

Hewes Library is Monmouth College's main campus library. Students can use it for research materials and study space, including reservable study rooms.

For substantial research assignments, students should ask library staff about access to scholarly databases, journals, research assistance, and materials that can be requested from other libraries. Remote access and borrowing rules can matter for students working away from campus or during breaks.

The library is not reported to have a study area that remains open 24 hours a day throughout the usual five- or seven-day weekly schedule. Students who rely on late-night study space should check current library hours and other available campus spaces each term.