Monmouth University is a private university in West Long Branch, New Jersey. Founded in 1933 as Monmouth Junior College, it became Monmouth College in 1956 and Monmouth University in 1995 after receiving its charter. There are about 4,400 full-time and 260 part-time undergraduate and 1,750 graduate students, as well as 302 full-time faculty members. About 80% of faculty members hold Ph.D.s or other terminal degrees in their field of study. The university's student-to-faculty ratio is about 14:1. Forty-four percent of students live on-campus. Most of Monmouth's student body is drawn from the northeastern United States, although student body is composed of students from 29 states and 28 countries.
| Former names | Monmouth Junior College, (1933–1956), Monmouth College, (1956–1995) |
| Type | Private university |
| Established | 1933 |
| Academic affiliations | CIC, NAICU, Sea-grant |
| Endowment | $106.7 million (2020) |
| President | Patrick F. Leahy |
| Provost | Rekha Datta |
| Administrative staff | 590 |
| Students | 6,167 |
| Undergraduates | 4,630 |
| Postgraduates | 1,537 |
| Campus | Suburban, 159 acres |
| Colors | Midnight Blue and White |
| Athletics | NCAA Division I MAAC, Big South Conference, MAISA, CSCHC, Southland Conference |
| Mascot | Shadow The Hawk |
About Monmouth University
Private university formerly known as Monmouth Junior College
(1933–1956) and Monmouth College
(1956–1995) which would be organized into seven schools.
Achievement of Monmouth University
The football team began competing as a FCS independent in the 2013 season, and joined the Big South in 2014.
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Latest information about Monmouth University updated on July 28 2021.
