First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Deadline | Decision by |
|---|---|---|
| Early decision Apply early, hear early, and you must enroll if admitted. Binding. | November 15, 2026 | December 15, 2026 |
| Early action Apply early, hear early, not binding. | December 1, 2026 | January 15, 2027 |
| Regular decision The standard deadline, with answers in spring. Not binding. | March 1, 2027 | April 1, 2027 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: monmouth.edu · checked September 30, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management | 264 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | 91 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 68 |
| Psychology | 52 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 51 |
| English Language and Literature | 39 |
| Social Work | 34 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 33 |
Show the other 19 majors
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 32 |
| Homeland Security | 30 |
| Political Science and Government | 28 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 27 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 25 |
| Music | 24 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 22 |
| Environmental Biology | 20 |
| History | 19 |
| Chemistry | 18 |
| Mathematics | 13 |
| Design and Visual Communications | 13 |
| Anthropology | 10 |
| Computer Software Engineering | 8 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 7 |
| Art/Art Studies | 4 |
| Sociology | 2 |
| Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist | 2 |
| History and Political Science | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division I, CAA
Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division I, CAA
Basketball, Bowling, Field Hockey, Golf, Lacrosse, Rowing, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
ROTC
Air Force
Faith groups
Cru, Hillel, InterVarsity, Newman Connection
Also
Honors college, Study abroad
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), intervarsity.org · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
Suburb, large
Federal locale classification
Metro area
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ
19,940,274 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
Yes
More about the place
Nearest airport
John F Kennedy International (JFK)
Nearest hub airport
John F Kennedy International (JFK)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 11.5 of 20
Elevation
39 ft
Time zone
Eastern
January low
25°F
July high
84°F
Annual snowfall
24.5 in
Days at 90°F or higher
13 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$2,050 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Colleges nearby
- Georgian Court University17 mi
- College of Staten Island CUNY23 mi
- Wagner College24 mi
- CUNY Brooklyn College24 mi
- CUNY Medgar Evers College27 mi
- Rutgers University-New Brunswick28 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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