A Great Location
Part of offering a comprehensive college experience is having a location that is more than just a place, but is a true destination. Monmouth is a destination that offers something for everyone. Located in a residential area, the campus sits moments from the shore and an hour from New York City and Philadelphia. While providing easy access to these locales, the University’s secure 156-acre campus serves as a home base for students. And with 56 buildings providing the perfect synthesis of modern aesthetics and historical architecture, there is always something dynamic and inspiring to discover. So while the University offers an engaging and lively academic atmosphere, it also provides convenient access to the beaches of the Atlantic Ocean and big-city cultural and entertainment attractions.
Monmouth is among the few institutions of higher education in the United States to require a hands-on,experiential education requirement. The University’s location makes Monmouth uniquely equipped to help students link classroom academics with real world experiences. Monmouth students pursue internships at various firms and settings, from having worked at major radio stations in Manhattan, to governmental offices and agencies in Washington, DC. Students can also find challenges in the field as part of the University’s Urban Coast Institute, with its ties to marine biology and environmental science. Students studying business, economics and real estate, public policy, and the arts and social sciences will all find enrichment opportunities to enhance what they learn in their courses. Career Services holds career days throughout the year where students may learn about employment opportunities at an abundance of nearby companies and associations, which include government agencies, Fortune 500 companies, and more.
And while Monmouth is located less than a mile from the beach and a short bus, train, or ferry ride to the Big Apple, it is the University’s proximity to the real world that gives Monmouth students their edge outside of the classroom in pursuit of their career goals.
