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Montclair State University

Montclair State University is a large, public institution located in Montclair, nj. Founded in 1908, Montclair State University offers undergraduate degrees in 174 majors.

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4 Year, Public

Division 3

18,062 undergraduates

$14,766 undergraduate tuition

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Admissions

Will I get into Montclair State University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

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Acceptance rate 87.4%

SAT score average 1080

ACT score average N/A

Average high school GPA 3.33

Application fee $65

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March

78 days away Application deadline date

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December

353 days away Early Action date

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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Montclair State University is known for one of its top majors: Business Administration, Management and Operations. Their student-faculty ratio is 17:1.

Graduation rate

Retention Rate

17 :1

Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Business and Management

Social Sciences and Psychology

Education and Teaching

Other

Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies

Arts, Design, and Humanities

Agriculture, Food, and Animal Sciences

Popular majors

Business Administration, Management and Operations

Research and Experimental Psychology

Educational Administration and Supervision

Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other

Education, General

Biology, General

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Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $14,766

Additional expenses

Room & board $16,822

Books & supplies $1,240

Other expenses $2,200

Cost of attendance* $35,028

Average financial aid package $14,155

Estimated cost $20,873 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $24,126

Additional expenses

Room & board $16,822

Books & supplies $1,240

Other expenses $2,200

Cost of attendance* $44,388

Average financial aid package $14,155

Estimated cost $30,233 See my potential costs

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Montclair State University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 18,062, with gender binary students split 41% male and 59% female.

Total enrollment

22,570

Enrollment by gender

Male

Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %

34%

African American %

12%

Hispanic American %

35%

Asian %

Native American %

Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %

Multiracial %

Unknown %

11%

Student type

Full-time

Living on campus

International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Montclair State University, student athletes compete in Division 3 sports.

Campus info

1 Normal Avenue, Montclair, NJ 07043

9736554000

www.montclair.edu/

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 3

Varsity sportsYes

Intramural sportsYes

Greek life

Female

Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Montclair State University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Montclair State University?

Montclair State University is located in Montclair, nj.

What is the acceptance rate at Montclair State University?

The acceptance rate for Montclair State University is 87%.

What’s the average GPA for Montclair State University?

The average high school GPA for Montclair State University students was 3.33.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Montclair State University?

The estimated cost for 4 years at Montclair State University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $140,112.

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