Study at Monmouth University
Monmouth University is a coeducational, private university located in West Long Branch, New Jersey, United States. It was established in 1933 as Monmouth Junior College. It was renamed to Monmouth College in 1956. In 1995, it received its charter and was finally christened as Monmouth University. The University grants admission to more than 4, 500 students every year.
Monmouth University is organized into the following schools:
- Graduate School
- Honors School
- Marjorie K. Unterberg School of Nursing and Health Studies
- School of Business Administration
- School of Education
- School of Science, Technology, and Engineering
- School of Social Work
- Wayne D. McMurray School of Humanities and Social Sciences
The University's sports teams are called the Monmouth Hawks. The official mascot is a blue colored hawk. The University sponsors a variety of sports for its students. Men can participate in baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, indoor track, soccer, field hockey, tennis, and outdoor track and field. Women can participate in basketball, cross country, golf, indoor track, lacrosse, soccer, softball, tennis, and outdoor track and field.
Profile of Monmouth University
Monmouth University is located in West Long Branch, NJ (a large suburb). The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. The highest degree level offered by Monmouth University is the Post-Master's certificate.
Course Topics
The school is known for its programs in music and media.
Monmouth University Selectivity
Monmouth University does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2007 had SAT verbal scores of at least 490. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 500 and 590.
Faculty
Monmouth University has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
Student Enrolment
Monmouth University had 6, 494 enrolled students in 2007.
Student Life
Full-time students are the norm at the school. Monmouth University offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Northeast Conference.
Monmouth University Programs and Degrees
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors |
| Business and Management |
344 |
business management, accounting |
| Liberal Arts |
228 |
history, English, political science, anthropology, social studies, foreign language and literature, general studies, liberal arts and sciences, . . . |
| Education and Teaching |
224 |
education, school Counselling, educational administration, special ed, reading teaching, elementary school teaching, secondary teaching |
| Media |
185 |
communication studies, public relations |
| Therapy and Counselling |
132 |
psychology, Counselling psychology, substance abuse Counselling |
| Family and Social Work |
105 |
social work |
| Security and Law Enforcement |
78 |
criminal justice and safety, criminal justice and administration |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine |
57 |
nursing science, various nursing, adult health nursing |
| Science |
43 |
biology, chemistry, biological and biomedical sciences |
| Music |
34 |
music, music management |
| Art Studies |
31 |
art studies |
| Engineering |
27 |
various engineering courses, electrical engineering |
| Mathematics |
26 |
mathematics |
| Computer Science and Engineering |
17 |
computer and info science |
| Fine Arts |
9 |
fine arts studies |
| Medical Support and Technology |
4 |
clinical lab tech |
Contact: Monmouth University
Monmouth University
400 Cedar Ave
West Long Branch, NJ 07764-1898
General Phone: (732) 571-3400
http: //www.monmouth.edu
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