Montclair State University — College Profile

About

Montclair State University is a high-research public institution and designated Hispanic-Serving Institution renowned for its standout programs in teacher education, business, nursing, and the performing arts, anchored by the prestigious John J. Cali School of Music and the School of Communication and Media. Situated just 12 miles from Manhattan with two on-campus train stations, the university pairs a sprawling suburban campus with direct access to New York City's professional opportunities and features cutting-edge broadcast facilities that rival professional network studios. The student experience is diverse, driven, and creatively vibrant, offering a bustling mix of residential and commuter life supported by NCAA Division III athletics and hundreds of active student organizations.

Wikipedia:Montclair State University (Montclair) is a public research university in Montclair, New Jersey, United States. Parts of the campus extend into Clifton and into Little Falls. As of June 2024, there were 22,570 total enrolled students: 18,062 undergraduate students and 4,508 graduate students. It is classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity". The campus covers approximately 252 acres (1.02 km2). The university offers more than 300 majors, minors, and concentrations.

Location

Montclair, NJ, 07043-1624 · Suburb campus

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Nearest airport from college

EWR · Newark

12 mi away

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Cost & aid

Cost of attendance

These figures are federal data and may be out of date.

In-stateOut-of-state

Tuition & fees$15,912$26,022

Housing & food (on campus)$16,730$16,730

Books & supplies$1,250$1,250

Cost of attendance$28,305$38,415 est.

Average net price$15,566Not published

Out-of-state prices

Tuition & fees$26,022

In-state: $15,912

Housing & food (on campus)$16,730

Books & supplies$1,250

Cost of attendance$38,415 est.

In-state: $28,305

Average net priceNot published

In-state: $15,566

est. = the in-state cost of attendance with out-of-state tuition swapped in; no out-of-state figure is published.

Source: U.S. College Scorecard

Net price by family income · in-state students, 2023-24

$0–30k

$10,880

$30–48k

$11,532

$48–75k

$16,388

$75–110k

$22,058

$110k+

$25,573

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Source: U.S. College Scorecard

Merit aid · 2024-25

Awarded without financial need. Students with financial need can get merit awards too; they're counted as need-based aid.

Average award$4,011

First-years who got one472

Source: Montclair State University's Common Data Set — the school's own yearly report of its admissions and aid figures (PDF).

Outcomes

Completion

Within 6 yrs

64%

Entered 2017–18

Within 4 yrs

46%

Back for yr 2

78%

Transferred

21%

8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students

67% graduated · 23% transferred · 10% left or unknown · none still enrolled

Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021

6 yrs after entry$47,944

10 yrs after entry$61,415

Debt

Median at graduation$22,000

Monthly payment$233

Middle 50% owe$8.8k–$27k

90th percentile$34,000

Admissions

Getting in · applied for fall 2024

Admit rate

88%

Test policy

Test optional

Per College Scorecard

SAT average

1070

R 480–620 · M 430–590

SAT middle 50%: 910–1210

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Essay prompts

How much essays count at Montclair State University: Important (one of four levels: very important · important · considered · not considered)

Source: Montclair State University's Common Data Set for 2024-25 — the school's own yearly report of its admissions and aid figures (PDF).

If Montclair State University asks for supplemental essays, the prompts are in the Common App.

The personal essay is separate: see the Common App essay prompts.

Student Body

Gender

Men 41%Women 59%

Who enrolls

Faculty ratio

18 : 1

Pell grant

47%

First-gen

41%

Family income

$40,178

Independent

14%

Veterans

Age at entry

21.0

Part-time

Race & ethnicity

White

32%

Hispanic

41%

Black

13%

Asian

Two or more

Non-resident

Unknown

Varsity sports

NCAA Division III with football · EADA 2024-25

Baseball
Men's
Basketball
Men's · Women's
Cross Country
Women's
Diving
Women's
Field Hockey
Women's
Football
Men's
Lacrosse
Men's · Women's
Soccer
Men's · Women's
Softball
Women's
Swimming
Men's · Women's
Track and Field (Indoor)
Men's · Women's
Track and Field (Outdoor)
Men's · Women's
Volleyball
Women's

Programs & Earnings

Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings

Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021

After 6 yrs

$47,944

After 10 yrs

$61,415

Business Administration, Management and Operations658

Research and Experimental Psychology455

Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services177

Communication and Media Studies170

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other147

Computer and Information Sciences, General146

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness135

Biology, General130

Radio, Television, and Digital Communication126

English Language and Literature, General99

Film/Video and Photographic Arts96

Accounting and Related Services95

Political Science and Government76

Design and Applied Arts76

Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft68

Public Health68

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Institutional

Resources

Endowment

$62M

Full-time faculty

34%

Faculty salary

$12,540/mo

Teaching spend

$9,193

per student

Federal loans

41%

Classification

Carnegie type

Doctoral University

Research activity

R2 — high research

$44M research spending · 39 research doctorates a year

Undergraduate profile

Four-year, inclusive admissions