{"id":158,"date":"2026-02-19T14:39:13","date_gmt":"2026-02-19T19:39:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/international-students\/?page_id=158"},"modified":"2026-02-19T17:00:37","modified_gmt":"2026-02-19T22:00:37","slug":"undergraduate-admissions","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/international-students\/undergraduate-admissions\/","title":{"rendered":"Undergraduate Admission"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-style-leftwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column padding is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n\n\n\n\n<p>Choosing the right university is a big decision\u2014one that will put your entire future in motion. If you\u2019re dreaming of earning your undergraduate degree in the U.S., there\u2019s no better place than Monmouth University!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Year after year, Monmouth University is ranked highly in accredited national university rankings including <em>U.S. News &amp; World Report<\/em>, <em>MONEY<\/em>, and The Princeton Review for educational quality, affordability, and alumni success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As an incoming student, you will automatically be considered for Monmouth&#8217;s <strong>academic excellence scholarships <\/strong>during the admission process; no additional application is needed. International transfer students may also be eligible for the same scholarships as domestic transfer students. <strong>Learn more about your potential scholarship eligibility<\/strong> and receive an award estimate <a title=\"Click for scholarship inquiry form\" href=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/finaid\/cost-of-attendance-budgets\/scholarship-inquiry\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" style=\"object-position: 59.96625% 51.12625%\" src=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/international-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/354\/2018\/05\/IEW-INTL-Students_20171116_AD_074.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-164\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/international-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/354\/2018\/05\/IEW-INTL-Students_20171116_AD_074.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/international-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/354\/2018\/05\/IEW-INTL-Students_20171116_AD_074-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/international-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/354\/2018\/05\/IEW-INTL-Students_20171116_AD_074-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/international-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/354\/2018\/05\/IEW-INTL-Students_20171116_AD_074-560x374.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/international-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/354\/2018\/05\/IEW-INTL-Students_20171116_AD_074-280x187.jpg 280w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/international-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/354\/2018\/05\/IEW-INTL-Students_20171116_AD_074-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/international-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/354\/2018\/05\/IEW-INTL-Students_20171116_AD_074-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/international-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/354\/2018\/05\/IEW-INTL-Students_20171116_AD_074-360x240.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:2rem\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2800\" height=\"560\" src=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/international-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/354\/2018\/05\/admissionsDT.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-159\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/international-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/354\/2018\/05\/admissionsDT.png 2800w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/international-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/354\/2018\/05\/admissionsDT-300x60.png 300w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/international-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/354\/2018\/05\/admissionsDT-768x154.png 768w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/international-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/354\/2018\/05\/admissionsDT-1024x205.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/international-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/354\/2018\/05\/admissionsDT-1120x224.png 1120w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/international-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/354\/2018\/05\/admissionsDT-560x112.png 560w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/international-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/354\/2018\/05\/admissionsDT-280x56.png 280w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/international-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/354\/2018\/05\/admissionsDT-320x64.png 320w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/international-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/354\/2018\/05\/admissionsDT-640x128.png 640w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/international-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/354\/2018\/05\/admissionsDT-1400x280.png 1400w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/international-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/354\/2018\/05\/admissionsDT-360x72.png 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2800px) 100vw, 2800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-style-leftwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column padding is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"admission-requirements\">Admission Requirements<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>Deciding to study in another country can be both exciting and just a little bit scary, and you may be asking yourself: How do I start the process? Rest assured, we are here to help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What you will need:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Completed application (the priority application deadline is July 1 for Fall and December 1 for Spring)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>$60 application fee<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Official original academic transcripts, translated in English<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recommendation letter (freshmen only)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>First-year applicants can choose either the Traditional or Test Optional Application Review to best demonstrate their ability to succeed at Monmouth.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>English proficiency exams<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/admission\/requirements-forms\/\">More Details on Admissions Requirements<\/a>. Find out which test you need here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>SpanTran is our recommended international transcript evaluation service. They have created a custom application for Monmouth University that will make sure you select the Course Analysis evaluation at a discounted rate. You can access their application here: <a href=\"https:\/\/spanside.my.salesforce-sites.com\/SpantranApplication?Id=77c01656-1c89-43a3-b232-d1ab294b8929\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SpanTran Application &#8211; Monmouth University<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any questions along the way, please reach out! Our Office of Undergraduate Admission can be reached via phone at <a href=\"tel:+17325713456\">732-571-3456<\/a> or by emailing <a href=\"mailto:admission@monmouth.edu\">admission@monmouth.edu<\/a>. We look forward to working with you throughout the application process!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group rectangle grey is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"english-proficiency-requirements\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/international-students\/english-proficiency-requirements\/\">English Proficiency Requirements<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n<p>Paper-based TOEFL: 550<br>Computer-based TOEFL: 213<br>Internet-based TOEFL: 79<br>IELTS: 6<br>CAE: B2<br>MELAB: 77<\/p>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"els-language-services-criteria\">ELS Language Services Criteria<\/h4>\n\n\n<p>Monmouth will also accept international students who meet the University\u2019s regular standards for admission and who have successfully completed the ELS Language Services program at the master\u2019s level of English proficiency, which is completion of Level 112. This may be accepted instead of the TOEFL or other English proficiency exam. Conditional acceptance may be issued for those students who choose to prove English proficiency by enrolling in and completing ELS Level 112.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns fifty is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/admission\/tuition-fees-for-international-students\/\" class=\"tilelink\" ><div class=\"tile lightblue\"><div class=\"center\"><p class=\"wp-block-mu-wordpress-theme-2015-tile\">Undergraduate Tuition &amp; Fees for International Students<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/apply-now\/\" class=\"tilelink\" ><div class=\"tile blue\"><div class=\"center\"><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/international-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/354\/2018\/05\/applyNowInverted-300x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Click or tap to Apply Now online\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/international-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/354\/2018\/05\/applyNowInverted-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/international-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/354\/2018\/05\/applyNowInverted-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/international-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/354\/2018\/05\/applyNowInverted-280x280.jpg 280w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/international-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/354\/2018\/05\/applyNowInverted-320x320.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/international-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/354\/2018\/05\/applyNowInverted.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-mu-wordpress-theme-2015-tile\">\n<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-style-leftwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1680\" height=\"560\" style=\"object-position: 47.57% 33.2125%\" src=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/international-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/354\/2018\/07\/admissions-left.jpg\" alt=\"group shot of students with their hands on each other's backs\" class=\"wp-image-387\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/international-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/354\/2018\/07\/admissions-left.jpg 1680w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/international-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/354\/2018\/07\/admissions-left-300x100.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/international-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/354\/2018\/07\/admissions-left-768x256.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/international-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/354\/2018\/07\/admissions-left-1024x341.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/international-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/354\/2018\/07\/admissions-left-1120x373.jpg 1120w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/international-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/354\/2018\/07\/admissions-left-560x187.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/international-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/354\/2018\/07\/admissions-left-280x93.jpg 280w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/international-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/354\/2018\/07\/admissions-left-320x107.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/international-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/354\/2018\/07\/admissions-left-640x213.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/international-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/354\/2018\/07\/admissions-left-1400x467.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/international-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/354\/2018\/07\/admissions-left-360x120.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1680px) 100vw, 1680px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column grey rectangle is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"contact-us\">Contact Us<\/h3>\n\n\n<p><strong>Undergraduate Admission<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"mailto:admission@monmouth.edu\">admission@monmouth.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:2rem\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"visa-requirements\">Visa Requirements<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>In addition to meeting the standard requirements for admission, international students must also complete the following steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Complete the Application for Form I-20\u00a0and\u00a0Affidavit of Financial Support, which is to be notarized. This document is essential in order to receive a student visa (F-1), which allows the student to study in the U.S. Certified evidence that there are adequate funds to meet all expenses during the first year of study must be present. This is part of the Form I-20.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Transfer students with F-1 status who have attended an American college or university and want to transfer to Monmouth University, will need to submit the application for Form I-20, as well as an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/international-students\/documents\/f-1-transfer-request-form.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">F-1 Transfer Request form<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Our dedicated <a href=\"\/international-students\/Global-Education-Office\/\">Office of&nbsp;<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/global-education-office\/\">Global Education<\/a>&nbsp;is available to assist you through any challenges you may face during the visa process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Helpful Information:<\/strong> &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/travel\/en\/us-visas\/study.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Information from the U.S. Department of State<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-monmouth-grid undefined grid  border footertiles\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-monmouth-grid-cell segment width-span-two\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/apply-now\/\" class=\"sidebyside invert arrow blue\"><div class=\"details\"><p><span class=\"future\">Your Future<\/span> <span class=\"here\">Begins Here<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"360\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/international-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/354\/2018\/05\/applyNow.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Apply Now\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/international-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/354\/2018\/05\/applyNow.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/international-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/354\/2018\/05\/applyNow-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/international-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/354\/2018\/05\/applyNow-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/international-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/354\/2018\/05\/applyNow-280x280.jpg 280w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/international-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/354\/2018\/05\/applyNow-320x320.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" \/><\/div><\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-monmouth-grid-cell segment\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/graduate\/application-requirements\/\" class=\"tilelink\" ><div class=\"tile\"><div class=\"center\"><p class=\"wp-block-mu-wordpress-theme-2015-tile\">Application Requirements By Graduate Program<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-monmouth-grid-cell segment\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/iss\/employment\/\" class=\"tilelink\" ><div class=\"tile\"><div class=\"center\"><p class=\"wp-block-mu-wordpress-theme-2015-tile\">OPT &amp; Career Opportunities<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-monmouth-grid-cell segment\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Choosing the right university is a big decision\u2014one that will put your entire future in motion. If you\u2019re dreaming of earning your undergraduate degree in the U.S., there\u2019s no better place than Monmouth University! Year after year, Monmouth University is ranked highly in accredited national university rankings including U.S. News &amp; World Report, MONEY, and [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":11,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_mu_eop_enabled":false,"_mu_eop_name":"","_mu_eop_name_override":false,"_mu_eop_description":"","_mu_eop_description_override":false,"_mu_eop_url":"","_mu_eop_url_override":false,"_mu_eop_program_type":"","_mu_eop_educational_credential":"","_mu_eop_time_to_complete":"","_mu_eop_number_of_credits":"","_mu_eop_occupational_category":"","_mu_eop_occupational_category_code":"","_mu_eop_program_prerequisites":"","_mu_eop_application_deadline":"","_mu_eop_application_start_date":"","_mu_eop_start_date":"","_mu_eop_end_date":"","_mu_eop_day_of_week":"","_mu_eop_time_of_day":"","_mu_eop_educational_program_mode":"","_mu_eop_financial_aid_eligible":"","_mu_eop_maximum_enrollment":"","_mu_eop_offers_price":"","_mu_eop_offers_currency":"USD","_mu_eop_offers_price_per":"","_mu_eop_offers_preset":"","_mu_eop_salary_upon_completion":"","_mu_eop_training_salary":"","_mu_eop_recognized_by_name":"","_mu_eop_recognized_by_url":"","_mu_eop_concentrations":"","_mu_eop_identifier_cip":"","_mu_eop_provider_name":"","_mu_eop_provider_name_override":false,"_mu_eop_provider_url":"","_mu_eop_provider_address":"","_mu_eop_provider_city":"","_mu_eop_provider_state":"","_mu_eop_provider_zip":"","_mu_eop_provider_country":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-158","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/international-students\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/158","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/international-students\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/international-students\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/international-students\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/11"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/international-students\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=158"}],"version-history":[{"count":80,"href":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/international-students\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/158\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1705,"href":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/international-students\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/158\/revisions\/1705"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/international-students\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=158"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}