Access.
Ambition.
The Strategic Plan for
Monmouth University
By 2026, Monmouth University
will be a national leader in
integrating excellence and access
by becoming the most highly ranked
(U.S. News & World Report) institution with our
access measures (Pell eligibility) in our category
(private, non-sectarian, Division I).
Aspiration
Many of these institutions distinguish themselves by their excellence, as measured by high rankings in various third-party publications. Others make their mark by their accessibility, as measured by their high number of Pell-eligible students. But what if an institution emerged that was both excellent and accessible—that is, was both highly ranked and was serving a high proportion of Pell-eligible students? An institution that could effectively integrate these two goals would enjoy dual benefits. First, this institution would enjoy the benefits of being highly ranked, of being increasingly well-known on a national scale, of attracting strong students from around the country, and of associating with the best brands in American higher education. And second, as a high-access institution, this institution would serve a greater societal purpose by ensuring a private, first-rate education is accessible to ambitious students and their families, and would enjoy the benefit of knowing that it was changing lives and resetting the trajectory of families for generations to come.