Montclair State University
Montclair State University

Montclair State University

Montclair, NJ, USA
Public
4 Year

Overview

Montclair State University is a 4-year public institution in northern New Jersey and the second largest university in the state. Montclair State is home to 11 colleges and schools conferring over 300 undergraduate and graduate degrees and the university features the first Pedagogy program in the country. Furthermore, Montclair State is the first university in New Jersey to broadcast educational television shows and offer master’s degrees. In addition to classroom facilities, the Montclair State campus is home to the Yogi Berra Museum and Learning Center.

Acceptance Rate:
87%
Average Net Price:
$15,061
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town
Average GPA
3.3
Average ACT Composite
21
Average SAT Composite
1085

Tuition, Cost & Aid

Affordability & Cost

Average Net Price
$15,061
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Tuition
In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution.
$15,912
Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school.
$26,022
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
  • (amount for on-campus room, board and other expenses * # of students living on-campus.
  • + amount for off-campus (with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus with family
  • + amount for off-campus (not with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus not with family)
divided by the total # of students. Students whose living arrangements are unknown are excluded from the calculation. For some institutions the # of students by living arrangement will be known, but dollar amounts will not be known. In this case the # of students with no corresponding dollar amount will be excluded from the denominator.
$16,730
Books and Supplies
$1250
Average Net Price By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$9,482
$30k - $48k
$10,729
$48k - $75k
$15,990
$75k - $110k
$21,259
$110k+
$23,607
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]

Aid & Grants

0
100
45%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
44%
Average Aid Per Year
$11,743
Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
44%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,070
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$3,692

 

Students receiving state aid
48%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$8593
Students receiving federal aid
52%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,070
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$116,460,784
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$3,711,681

Student Loans

Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
43%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$7,858
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$18,750
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$222
Students receiving federal loans
41%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,205
Average Other Loans Per Year
$17,018

 

Admissions

Key Admissions Stats

Institution Type
Public
  • Not for Profit
  • Coed

Need Blind

This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission

Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
0
100
87%
Acceptance Rate
23599
Students Applied
80%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
1478
Transfer Students Admitted

Admissions Requirements

SAT
SAT is not checked
No
ACT
ACT is not checked
No
Transcript
Transcript is checked
Yes
Test Optional
Item is checked
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Item is checked
Yes
AP Course Credit
Item is checked
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Item is checked
Yes

Important Deadlines

Application TypeApplication DeadlineReply Deadline
Early Action Acceptance is not binding, but student will receive admissions decision earlier.December 1
Fall Regular DecisionMarch 1
Spring Regular DecisionDecember 1
Application Fee
$65
Fee waivers available
Applications Accepted
Common Application
Common Application
Online Application
Online Application

Admitted Student Stats

In-State Students
94%
Out-Of-State Students
4%
8%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 21
0
36
Average SAT Composite: 1085
0
1600
SAT Percentiles

Math
25th
460
75th
605
Reading
25th
480
75th
620
3.3
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA

3.75+
11%
3.50 - 3.74
17%
3.25 - 3.49
24%
3.00 - 3.24
23%
2.50 - 2.99
24%
2.00 - 2.49
1%
Students Enrolled By Class Rank

Top 10%
10
Top 25%
32
Top 50%
70
Students Enrolled By Household Income

< $30k
1143
$30k - $48k
498
$48k - $75k
420
$75k - $110k
289
$110k+
448

Admissions Resources

Admissions: visit page
Admissions Email: [email protected]
Admissions Telephone: 973-655-4444
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page

Academics

Key Academic Stats

Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
22,570
Total Number of Undergrads
18,062
0
100
47%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
67%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
17:1
US National: 21:1
Academic Calendar

Semester

Non Traditional Learning
  • Online Classes
  • Online Undergrad Degrees
  • Summer Sessions
  • Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
  • Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
  • ROTC Army
  • ROTC Air Force
  • Study Abroad
  • Honors Program
  • Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes

2-19 Students
38%
20-39 Students
57%
40-99 Students
2%
100+ Students
1%

Degrees and Majors

MAJORS
92

Faculty Overview

0
100
31%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Male
Female
Ethnicity

African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
White
Hispanic
Unknown

Campus Life

Key Campus Stats

Student Gender
Male
Female
41%
59%
Residency
In-State Students
94%
Out-Of-State Students
4%
Size of Town
Suburb or town
US States Represented
41
Countries Represented
56
Ethnicity
African American
13%
Asian/Pacific Islander
6%
Hispanic
38%
White
33%
Multiracial
2%
Unknown
5%
Percent of First Generation Students
41%
Student Organizations
123
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Item is checked
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Item is checked
Yes
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Item is checked
Yes

Housing

0
100
30%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
Yes
0
100
27%
Freshman Living on Campus

Athletics

Divisional Sports Nickname
Red Hawks
School Colors
red and white
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
New Jersey Athletic Conference
Total Male Athletes
311
Total Female Athletes
214
Intramural Sports
12
Sports Club
1
Sports Team (Men)
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Football
  • Lacrosse
  • Soccer
  • Swimming
  • Track and Field
Sports Team (Women)
  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
  • Field Hockey
  • Lacrosse
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swimming
  • Track and Field
  • Volleyball
Montclair State University Athletics: visit page

Campus Safety

24-HR security patrol
24-HR security patrol is not checked
No
Campus emergency phones
Campus emergency phones is checked
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Item is not checked
No
Mobile campus emergency alert
Item is checked
Yes

After Graduation

Post Grad Stats

Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$52,400
Top 5 Cities
New York
Philadelphia
Washington
Los Angeles
Atlanta
Top 5 Employers
Montclair State University
ADP
Prudential Financial
Rutgers University
Novartis
Top 5 Sectors
Education
Business Development
Sales
Operations
Community and Social Services
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$18,750
Loan Default Rate
3%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$222

REVIEWS

All Reviews

Izabella's Review

from Clifton, NJ

Such a beautiful school with an extremely large amount of opportunities! Hundreds of fun extracurriculars and assistance provided throughout campus. I really enjoy my time at MSU and this school has r...

William's Review

from Teaneck, NJ

Montclair State University has a very diverse campus. Montclair State University has 300 majors, minors, concentrations and certificate programs. Montclair State University has an SAT optional polic...

niah's Review

i think the amount of majors that this school have is absolutely amazing and i can't wait to learn ...