Monmouth College Acceptance Rate
Monmouth, Illinois · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 1,614
- Admitted
- 1,398
- Yield
- 15.1%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Monmouth College's acceptance rate has risen from 69.1% in 2014–15 to 86.6% in 2023–24. Applications fell from 2,851 to 1,614 (-43%) over that period.
Its 86.6% rate makes Monmouth College more selective than about 28% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 50 tracked Illinois schools, it is more selective than about 22%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (90.8% for women vs 83.8% for men, a 7-point gap). Monmouth College has been test-optional since 2019–20. Of admitted students, 15.1% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 2,851 | 1,969 | 69.1% | 396 |
| 2015–16 | 2,657 | 1,658 | 62.4% | 272 |
| 2016–17 | 3,248 | 1,691 | 52.1% | 290 |
| 2017–18 | 2,428 | 1,628 | 67.1% | 281 |
| 2018–19 | 1,949 | 1,352 | 69.4% | 243 |
| 2019–20 | 2,322 | 1,548 | 66.7% | 255 |
| 2020–21 | 2,663 | 1,849 | 69.4% | 233 |
| 2021–22 | 2,526 | 1,658 | 65.6% | 179 |
| 2022–23 | 1,818 | 1,649 | 90.7% | 231 |
| 2023–24 | 1,614 | 1,398 | 86.6% | 211 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 632 | 574 | 90.8% |
| Men | 957 | 802 | 83.8% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 510–630 | 30% |
| SAT Math | 500–600 | |
| ACT Composite | 20–27 | 4% |
How Monmouth College compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Monmouth College's acceptance rate?
Monmouth College's acceptance rate is 86.6% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (1,398 admitted of 1,614 applicants).
Is Monmouth College test optional?
Monmouth College is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Monmouth College?
Monmouth College received 1,614 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 1,398.
What SAT score do you need for Monmouth College?
Admitted students at Monmouth College typically scored 510–630 on SAT Reading/Writing and 500–600 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Monmouth College getting harder to get into?
Monmouth College has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 69.1% in 2014–15 to 86.6% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.monmouthcollege.edu/.