Transformative learning at the undergraduate & graduate level. Less than 1 mile from the beaches of the Atlantic Ocean & 1 hour from NYC and Philly #HawkFamily Monmouth University provides future leaders with a highly personalized education, on a historic campus just minutes from the beaches of the Atlantic Ocean. Monmouth University is an independent, comprehensive institution of higher education committed to excellence and integrity in teaching, scholarship, and service. Through its offering in liberal arts, science, and professional programs, Monmouth University educates and prepares students to realize their potential as leaders and to become engaged citizens in a diverse and increasingly interdependent world.