Although Montclair State seems rather large, the faculty and students really make the campus feel like a community. There are many different activities and opportunities available to everyone on-campus and off-campus. Whether it be Greek life, sports, student government or the arts, there's something for everyone at Montclair State!
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
Once you apply to Montclair State, always check your WESS account for information on your application, how to sign up for classes and payment/billing.
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
- Classes are challenging, but manageable.
- Medium sized classes (range from 20-100 students, but the average class size is 25-30)
- Many course and programs offered, but a lot of General education requirements.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
The dorms are extremely nice and well kept, large room sizes and there are many different housing options; apartments, communal and suite style living.
Describe the food and dining at your college.
There are many different options for food on campus; dining halls, the Red-Hawk diner, Au Bon Pain coffee shop, and many small convenience-type stores.
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
- Trips to NYC
- Sports games
- Explore the town of Montclair and surrounding areas
- Get involved in Greek life
- Check out the student arts center for plays, dance shows and more
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
If you live in-state, you can get extremely low tuition rates. The only thing that is rather expensive about Montclair State is room and board rates, so if you have the option to commute, I would commute.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
- Students who want a larger school, but still have small class sizes
- Students who want a lot of different major and minor offered
- Students who want to get involved
- Students who want to be close to NYC
- Commuter and Resident students
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
There is really wide variety of clubs and activities, so whatever interests you, I'm sure you can find it at Montclair!
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
Montclair State has its own police force on campus, who you see regularly throughout the campus, as well as a very safe and friendly environment.
Although Montclair State seems rather large, the faculty and students really make the campus feel like a community. There are many different activities and opportunities available to everyone on-campus and off-campus. Whether it be Greek life, sports, student government or the arts, there's something for everyone at Montclair State!
Once you apply to Montclair State, always check your WESS account for information on your application, how to sign up for classes and payment/billing.
- Classes are challenging, but manageable. - Medium sized classes (range from 20-100 students, but the average class size is 25-30) - Many course and programs offered, but a lot of General education requirements.
The dorms are extremely nice and well kept, large room sizes and there are many different housing options; apartments, communal and suite style living.
There are many different options for food on campus; dining halls, the Red-Hawk diner, Au Bon Pain coffee shop, and many small convenience-type stores.
- Trips to NYC - Sports games - Explore the town of Montclair and surrounding areas - Get involved in Greek life - Check out the student arts center for plays, dance shows and more
If you live in-state, you can get extremely low tuition rates. The only thing that is rather expensive about Montclair State is room and board rates, so if you have the option to commute, I would commute.
- Students who want a larger school, but still have small class sizes - Students who want a lot of different major and minor offered - Students who want to get involved - Students who want to be close to NYC - Commuter and Resident students
There is really wide variety of clubs and activities, so whatever interests you, I'm sure you can find it at Montclair!
Montclair State has its own police force on campus, who you see regularly throughout the campus, as well as a very safe and friendly environment.