Monmouth University
Former names | Monmouth Junior College (1933–1956) Monmouth College (1956–1995) |
|---|---|
| Type | Private university |
| Established | 1933 |
Academic affiliations | CIC NAICU Sea-grant |
| Endowment | $153.1 million (2023) |
| President | Patrick F. Leahy |
| Provost | Richard F. Veit |
Administrative staff | 590 |
| Students | 6,167 |
| Undergraduates | 4,630 |
| Postgraduates | 1,537 |
| Location | , U.S. 40°16′48″N 74°00′22″W / 40.280°N 74.006°W |
| Campus | Suburban, 159 acres (64 ha) |
| Colors | Midnight blue, white |
| Nickname | Hawks |
Sporting affiliations | |
| Mascot | Shadow The Hawk |
| Website | monmouth.edu |
Monmouth University is a private university in West Long Branch, New Jersey, United States. Founded in 1933 as Monmouth Junior College, it became Monmouth College in 1956 and Monmouth University in 1995 after receiving its charter. It enrolls about 4,660 undergraduate and 1,750 graduate students and employs 302 full-time faculty members.