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    Montclair State University

    Montclair, NJ · Northeast

    Montclair State University has an acceptance rate of 87.9% and a middle-50% SAT range of 910-1210. The numbers below show who gets in and what it costs.

    Acceptance rate
    87.9%
    SAT mid-50
    910-1210
    Cost after aid
    $15,566
    Graduation rate
    65%

    What Montclair State University says matters

    How Montclair State University rates each admissions factor in its Common Data Set, with the full published numbers below.

    Acceptance rate
    88%
    23,076 of 26,257
    Yield
    18%
    4,109 enrolled
    SAT mid-50
    930-1200
    CDS year
    2024-25

    Acceptance rate by gender

    Men
    86%8,886 of 10,368
    Women
    89%14,190 of 15,889

    Very important

    • Academic GPA

    Important

    • Rigor of secondary school record
    • Application essay
    • Recommendations

    Considered

    • Class rank
    • Interview
    • Talent or ability
    • Character or personal qualities
    • Volunteer work
    • Work experience

    Not considered

    • Standardized test scores
    • First generation
    • Alumni relation
    • Geographical residence
    • State residency
    • Religious affiliation or commitment
    • Level of applicant's interest

    The full Common Data Set

    Every figure Montclair State University published for 2024-25, section by section.

    First-Time, First-Year Admission141

    Entrance Exams

    In addition, does your institution use applicants' test scores for academic advising?
    No
    Does your institution make use of SAT or ACT scores in admission decisions for first-time, first-year, degree-seeking applicants?
    Yes

    Applications

    Total first-time, first-year men who applied
    10,368
    Total first-time, first-year women who applied
    15,889
    Total first-time, first-year another gender who applied
    0
    Total first-time, first-year unknown gender who applied
    0
    Total first-time, first-year men who were admitted
    8,886
    Total first-time, first-year women who were admitted
    14,190
    Total first-time, first-year another gender who were admitted
    0
    Total first-time, first-year unknown gender who were admitted
    0
    Total full-time, first-time, first-year men who enrolled
    1,767
    Total part-time, first-time, first-year men who enrolled
    8
    Total full-time, first-time, first-year women who enrolled
    2,327
    Total part-time, first-time, first-year women who enrolled
    7
    Total full-time, first-time, first-year another gender who enrolled
    0
    Total part-time, first-time, first-year another gender who enrolled
    0
    Total full-time, first-time, first-year unknown gender who enrolled
    0
    Total part-time, first-time, first-year unknown gender who enrolled
    0
    Total first-time, first-year students who applied
    26,257
    Total first-time, first-year students who were admitted
    23,076
    Total first-time, first-year students who enrolled
    4,109
    Total first-time, first-year who applied
    21,495
    Total first-time, first-year who were admitted
    19,005
    Total first-time, first-year who enrolled
    3,854
    Total first-time, first-year who applied
    3,602
    Total first-time, first-year who were admitted
    3,103
    Total first-time, first-year who enrolled
    182
    Total first-time, first-year who applied
    1,160
    Total first-time, first-year who were admitted
    968
    Total first-time, first-year who enrolled
    73
    Total first-time, first-year who applied
    0
    Total first-time, first-year who were admitted
    0
    Total first-time, first-year who enrolled
    0

    Wait List

    Do you have a policy of placing students on a waiting list?
    Yes
    Number of qualified applicants offered a place on waiting list:
    2,549
    Number accepting a place on the waiting list:
    2,227
    Number of wait-listed students admitted:
    1,350

    Basis for Selection

    Rigor of secondary school record
    Important
    Class rank
    Considered
    Academic GPA
    Very Important
    Standardized test scores
    Not Considered
    Application Essay
    Important
    Recommendation(s)
    Important
    Interview
    Considered
    Talent/ability
    Considered
    Character/personal qualities
    Considered
    First generation
    Not Considered
    Alumni/ae relation
    Not Considered
    Geographical residence
    Not Considered
    State residency
    Not Considered
    Religious affiliation/commitment
    Not Considered
    Volunteer work
    Considered
    Work experience
    Considered
    Level of applicant’s interest
    Not Considered

    First-time, first-year Profile

    Submitting SAT Scores
    0.09
    Submitting SAT Scores
    353
    SAT Composite: 25th Percentile
    930
    SAT Composite: 50th Percentile
    1,080
    SAT Composite: 75th Percentile
    1,200
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 25th Percentile
    480
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 50th Percentile
    550
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 75th Percentile
    620
    SAT Math: 25th Percentile
    430
    SAT Math: 50th Percentile
    520
    SAT Math: 75th Percentile
    590
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 700-800
    4.25
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 600-699
    30.03
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 500-599
    35.98
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 400-499
    23.51
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 300-399
    5.95
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 200-299
    0.28
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: Total
    100
    SAT Math: 700-800
    3.68
    SAT Math: 600-699
    20.4
    SAT Math: 500-599
    37.11
    SAT Math: 400-499
    26.63
    SAT Math: 300-399
    11.61
    SAT Math: 200-299
    0.57
    SAT Math: Total
    100
    SAT Composite: 1400-1600
    2.83
    SAT Composite: 1200-1399
    22.66
    SAT Composite: 1000-1199
    37.96
    SAT Composite: 800-999
    27.76
    SAT Composite: 600-799
    8.5
    SAT Composite: 400-599
    0.29
    Percent in top tenth of high school graduating class
    10%
    Percent in top quarter of high school graduating class
    32%
    Percent in top half of high school graduating class
    70%
    Percent in bottom half of high school graduating class
    30%
    Percent in bottom quarter of high school graduating class
    6.0%
    Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school class rank:
    29%
    Percent who had GPA of 4.0
    15%
    Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.99
    15%
    Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.74
    18%
    Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.49
    14%
    Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.24
    13%
    Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.99
    23%
    Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.49
    1.5%
    Percent who had GPA between 1.0 and 1.99
    0
    Percent who had GPA below 1.0
    0
    Total
    100
    Percent who had GPA of 4.0
    7.2%
    Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.99
    15%
    Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.74
    18%
    Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.49
    16%
    Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.24
    18%
    Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.99
    25%
    Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.49
    1.2%
    Percent who had GPA between 1.0 and 1.99
    14%
    Percent who had GPA below 1.0
    0
    Total
    100
    Percent who had GPA of 4.0
    7.9%
    Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.99
    15%
    Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.74
    18%
    Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.49
    16%
    Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.24
    17%
    Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.99
    24%
    Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.49
    1.2%
    Percent who had GPA between 1.0 and 1.99
    13%
    Percent who had GPA below 1.0
    0
    Total
    100
    Average high school GPA of all degree-seeking, first-time, first-year students who submitted GPA:
    3.33
    Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school GPA:
    94%

    Admission Policies

    Does your institution have an application fee?
    Yes
    Amount of application fee:
    65
    Can it be waived for applicants with financial need?
    Yes
    Same fee
    X
    Free
    Yes
    Does your institution have an application closing date?
    Yes
    Application closing date (fall)
    3
    Priority Date
    1
    Are first-time, first-year students accepted for terms other than the fall?
    Yes
    Yes, on a rolling basis:
    X
    Other Date
    2
    Yes, in part
    5
    No
    1
    Does your institution allow students to postpone enrollment after admission?
    Yes
    If yes, maximum period of postponement:
    2 Semesters
    Does your institution allow high school students to enroll as full-time, first-time, first-year students one year or more before high school graduation?
    Yes
    Does your institution offer an early decision plan (an admission plan that permits students to apply and be notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date and that asks students to commit to attending if accepted) for first-time, first-year applicants for fall enrollment?
    Yes
    Do you have a nonbinding early action plan whereby students are notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date but do not have to commit to attending your college?
    Yes
    Transfer Admission36

    Fall Applicants

    Does your institution enroll transfer students? (If no, please skip to Section E)
    Yes
    Men
    1,523
    Women
    2,090
    Another Gender
    0
    Unknown
    3,613
    Total
    1,218
    Men
    1,768
    Women
    0
    Another Gender
    2,986
    Unknown
    602
    Total
    876
    Men
    0
    Women
    1,478

    Application for Admission

    Fall
    X
    Spring
    X
    Must a transfer applicant have a minimum number of credits completed or else must apply as an entering first-year student?
    Yes
    High school transcript
    Required of Some
    College transcript(s)
    Required of All
    Essay or personal statement
    Not Required
    Interview
    Not Required
    Standardized test scores
    Not Required
    Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)
    Not Required
    If a minimum college grade point average is required of transfer applicants, specify (on a 4.0 scale):
    2.8
    List any other application requirements specific to transfer applicants:
    College of Humanities and Social Sciences Jurisprudence: Completion of 24 college-level credits and 3.0 GPA College of Science and Mathematics Biology: 2.5 GPA Computer Science: 3.0 GPA Data Sciences: 3.0 GPA Marine Biology and Coastal Science: 2.5 GPA Molecular Biology: 2.5 GPA School of Business Accounting: 3.0 GPA AND the completion of at least 12 college level credits. Transfer students with a GPA of 2.8 or above who have either completed their associates degree, or are expected to complete their associates degree, before matriculating. Business Administration (all concentrations): 3.0 cumulative GPA AND the completion of at least 12 college level credits. Transfer students with a GPA of 2.8 or above who have either completed their associates degree, or are expected to complete their associates degree, before matriculating.
    Fall
    11
    Winter
    15
    Fall
    5
    Winter
    1
    Does an open admission policy, if reported, apply to transfer students?
    No
    Describe additional requirements for transfer admission, if applicable:
    2.5 GPA required for most majors, 3.0 GPA for computer science, data science, business and accounting. 2.8 for accounting and business with an associate's degree. Applicants with associate degree from any New Jersey community college enter as juniors. Students transferring less than 30 credits must submit HS transcripts.

    Transfer Credit Policies

    Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn a bachelor’s degree:
    30
    American Council on Education (ACE)
    Yes
    College Level Examination Program (CLEP)
    Yes
    DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST)
    Yes
    Are the military/veteran credit transfer policies published on your website?
    Yes
    If yes, please provide the URL where the policy can be located:
    https://www.montclair.edu/admissions/apply-and-check-status/how-to-apply/military-applicants
    Academic Offerings and Policies26

    Special Study Options

    Accelerated program
    X
    Cross-registration
    X
    Distance learning
    X
    Double major
    X
    Dual enrollment
    X
    English as a Second Language (ESL)
    X
    Exchange student program (domestic)
    X
    External degree program
    X
    Honors Program
    X
    Independent study
    X
    Internships
    X
    Study abroad
    X
    Teacher certification program
    X
    Undergraduate Research
    X

    Required Course Work

    Arts/fine arts
    X
    Computer literacy
    X
    English (including composition)
    X
    Foreign languages
    X
    History
    X
    Physical Education
    X
    Humanities
    X
    Intensive writing
    X
    Mathematics
    X
    Philosophy
    X
    Sciences (biological or physical)
    X
    Social science
    X
    Student Life42

    Percent Participating

    Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)
    5.0%
    Percent of men who join fraternities
    0
    Percent of women who join sororities
    0
    Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing
    38%
    Percent who live off campus or commute
    62%
    Percent of students age 25 and older
    0
    Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)
    4.0%
    Percent of men who join fraternities
    3.0%
    Percent of women who join sororities
    3.0%
    Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing
    27%
    Percent who live off campus or commute
    73%
    Percent of students age 25 and older
    8.0%

    Average Age

    Average age of full-time students
    18
    Average age of all students (full- and part-time)
    18
    Average age of full-time students
    21
    Average age of all students (full- and part-time)
    21

    Activities Offered

    Campus Ministries
    X
    Choral groups
    X
    Concert band
    X
    Dance
    X
    Drama/theater
    X
    International Student Organization
    X
    Jazz band
    X
    Literary magazine
    X
    Music ensembles
    X
    Musical theater
    X
    Opera
    X
    Pep band
    X
    Radio station
    X
    Student government
    X
    Student newspaper
    X
    Student-run film society
    X
    Symphony orchestra
    X
    Television station
    X
    Yearbook
    X

    Housing

    Men's dorms
    X
    Women's dorms
    X
    Apartments for single students
    X
    Special housing for disabled students
    X
    Special housing for international students
    X
    Theme housing
    X
    Living Learning Communities
    X
    Annual Expenses37

    Information

    Please provide the URL of your institution’s net price calculator:
    https://montclair.clearcostcalculator.com/student/default/netpricecalculator/survey
    If your institution's 2025-2026 academic year costs of attendance are not available at this time please respond.
    X

    Private Tuition

    Tuition
    14790
    Tuition
    14790

    Public Tuition

    Tuition: In-district
    14790
    Tuition: In-state (out-of-district):
    14790
    Tuition: Out-of-state:
    24900
    Tuition: Non-resident
    24900
    Tuition: In-district
    14790
    Tuition: In-state (out-of-district):
    14790
    Tuition: Out-of-state:
    24900
    Tuition: Non-resident
    24900

    All Institutions Expenses

    Required Fees:
    1122
    Food and housing (on-campus):
    16730
    Housing Only (on-campus):
    10732
    Food Only (on-campus meal plan):
    5998
    Required Fees:
    1122
    Food and housing (on-campus):
    16730
    Housing Only (on-campus):
    10732
    Food Only (on-campus meal plan):
    5998

    Credits per Term

    Minimum
    18

    Tuition Policies

    Do tuition and fees vary by year of study (e.g., sophomore, junior, senior)?
    No
    Do tuition and fees vary by undergraduate instructional program?
    No

    Estimated Expenses

    Books and supplies:
    1250
    Transportation:
    1290
    Other expenses:
    2270
    Books and supplies:
    1250
    Transportation
    1840
    Other expenses:
    2270
    Books and supplies:
    1250
    Food and housing total*
    15674
    Transportation:
    1840
    Other expenses:
    3896

    Per-Credit-Hour Charges

    PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS:
    527.00
    In-district:
    527.00
    In-state (out-of-district):
    864.00
    Out-of-state:
    864.00
    Financial Aid113

    Students Awarded Non-need-based Aid

    N. Number of students in line a who had no financial need and who were awarded institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (exclude those who were awarded athletic awards and tuition benefits)
    472
    O. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based scholarship and grant aid awarded to students in line n
    4,011
    P. Number of students in line a who were awarded an institutional non-need-based athletic scholarship or grant
    0
    Q. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based athletic scholarships and grants awarded to students in line p
    0
    N. Number of students in line a who had no financial need and who were awarded institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (exclude those who were awarded athletic awards and tuition benefits)
    1,259
    O. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based scholarship and grant aid awarded to students in line n
    4,128
    P. Number of students in line a who were awarded an institutional non-need-based athletic scholarship or grant
    0
    Q. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based athletic scholarships and grants awarded to students in line p
    0
    N. Number of students in line a who had no financial need and who were awarded institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (exclude those who were awarded athletic awards and tuition benefits)
    21
    O. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based scholarship and grant aid awarded to students in line n
    1,452
    P. Number of students in line a who were awarded an institutional non-need-based athletic scholarship or grant
    0
    Q. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based athletic scholarships and grants awarded to students in line p
    0

    Reporting Year

    2023-2024 Final
    X

    Methodology

    Both FM and IM
    54277219

    Need-based Aid Awarded

    Federal
    62183566
    State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located
    0
    Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).
    0
    Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college
    116460785
    Total Scholarships/Grants
    25772037
    Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)
    984060
    Federal Work-Study
    0
    State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)
    26756097
    Total Self-Help
    0
    Parent Loans
    0
    Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.
    0
    Athletic Awards
    9430

    Non-need-based Aid Awarded

    Federal
    143978
    State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located
    2612554
    Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).
    945719
    Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college
    3711681
    Total Scholarships/Grants
    49842573
    Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)
    0
    State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)
    49842573
    Total Self-Help
    19511523
    Parent Loans
    255348
    Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.
    0

    Students Awarded Aid

    A. Number of degree-seeking undergraduate students (CDS Item B1 if reporting on Fall 2024 cohort)
    4,019
    B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid
    3,770
    C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need
    3,258
    D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid
    3,117
    E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid
    2,433
    F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid
    1,503
    G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid
    648
    H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    40
    I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    46%
    J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    13819
    K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e
    13821
    L. Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f
    3230
    M. Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f who were awarded a need-based loan
    3225
    A. Number of degree-seeking undergraduate students (CDS Item B1 if reporting on Fall 2024 cohort)
    16,267
    B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid
    13,664
    C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need
    12,087
    D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid
    11,542
    E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid
    8,441
    F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid
    5,828
    G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid
    2,497
    H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    116
    I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    45%
    J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    14155
    K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e
    13341
    L. Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f
    4148
    M. Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f who were awarded a need-based loan
    4127
    A. Number of degree-seeking undergraduate students (CDS Item B1 if reporting on Fall 2024 cohort)
    1,794
    B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid
    892
    C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need
    778
    D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid
    625
    E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid
    442
    F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid
    338
    G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid
    45
    H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    3
    I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    28%
    J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    6243
    K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e
    4644
    L. Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f
    3721
    M. Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f who were awarded a need-based loan
    3698

    Graduating Cohort

    Provide the number of students in the 2024 undergraduate class who started at your institution as first-time students and received a bachelor's degree between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024. Exclude students who transferred into your institution.
    2,238

    Source Type Loan

    A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
    1,336
    B. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
    1,278
    C. Institutional loan programs.
    0
    D. State loan programs.
    0
    E. Private student loans made by a bank or lender.
    347
    A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
    59.70
    B. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
    57.10
    C. Institutional loan programs.
    0.00
    D. State loan programs.
    0.00
    E. Private student loans made by a bank or lender.
    15.50
    A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
    38289
    B. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
    21456
    C. Institutional loan programs.
    0
    D. State loan programs.
    0
    E. Private student loans made by a bank or lender.
    37394

    Aid to Nonresidents

    Institutional need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
    X
    If institutional financial aid is available for undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents, provide the number of undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents who were awarded need-based or non-need-based aid:
    129
    Average dollar amount of institutional financial aid awarded to undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents:
    3,190
    Total dollar amount of institutional financial aid awarded to undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents:
    411,447

    Financial Aid Forms

    FAFSA
    X

    Financial Aid Deadlines

    Priority date for filing required financial aid forms:
    X
    Deadline for filing required financial aid forms:
    2
    No deadline for filing required forms (applications processed on a rolling basis)
    1

    Aid Available

    Federal Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
    X
    Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
    X
    Federal Direct PLUS Loans
    X
    State Loans
    X
    Federal Pell Grants
    X
    Federal SEOG
    X
    State scholarships/grants
    X
    Private scholarships
    X
    College/university scholarship or grant aid from institutional funds
    X

    Institutional Aid

    Art
    X
    Leadership
    X
    Music/drama
    X
    State/district residency
    X
    If your institution has recently implemented any major financial aid policy, program, or initiative to make your institution more affordable to incoming students such as replacing loans with grants, or waiving costs for families below a certain income level please provide details:
    Additional funding was available from the insitution's foundation scholarships.
    Disciplinary Areas of Degrees Conferred35

    Diploma/Certificates

    Natural resources and conservation
    3.6
    Computer and information sciences
    17.9
    Personal and culinary services
    3.6
    Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics
    17.9
    Interdisciplinary studies
    21.4
    Business/marketing
    35.7
    TOTAL (should = 100%)
    100%

    Associate

    TOTAL (should = 100%)
    0

    Bachelors

    Natural resources and conservation
    3.6
    Area, ethnic, and gender studies
    0.2
    Communication/journalism
    8.3
    Communication technologies
    0.3
    Computer and information sciences
    3.3
    Personal and culinary services
    3.6
    Education
    4.8
    Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics
    1.9
    Family and consumer sciences
    4.3
    Law/legal studies
    0.7
    English
    2.7
    Liberal arts/general studies
    1.4
    Biological/life sciences
    5
    Mathematics and statistics
    0.7
    Military science and military technologies
    28
    Interdisciplinary studies
    5.4
    Parks and recreation
    3.8
    Philosophy and religious studies
    0.2
    Physical sciences
    140
    Psychology
    12.5
    Public administration and social services
    1.2
    Social sciences
    4.2
    Visual and performing arts
    11.2
    Health professions and related programs
    5
    Business/marketing
    20.8
    History
    1.1
    TOTAL (should = 100%)
    100%
    Enrollment And Persistence122

    Institutional Enrollment

    Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: men
    1,767
    Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: women
    29
    Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: another gender
    5,252
    Other first-year, degree-seeking: women
    7,063
    Total degree-seeking: unknown
    0
    Total undergraduate Full-Time Students: unknown
    0
    Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: women
    2,327
    Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: another gender
    53
    Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: unknown
    7,753
    Other first-year, degree-seeking: another gender
    10,159
    Total degree-seeking: unknown
    0
    Total undergraduate Part-Time Students: unknown
    0
    Total undergraduate students: unknown
    0
    All other degree-seeking: unknown
    18,712
    All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: men
    4,663
    All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: women
    23,375
    Total graduate Part-Time Students: unknown
    0
    Total Graduate Students: unknown
    0
    Total All Students: unknown
    0

    All

    Total graduate Full-Time Students: unknown
    0

    Enrollment by Racial/Ethnic Category

    Nonresidents
    73
    Hispanic/Latino
    1,838
    Black or African American, non-Hispanic
    633
    White, non-Hispanic
    1,164
    American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic
    7
    Asian, non-Hispanic
    241
    Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic
    2
    Two or more races, non-Hispanic
    96
    Race and/or ethnicity unknown
    55
    TOTAL
    4,109
    Nonresidents
    274
    Hispanic/Latino
    7,470
    Black or African American, non-Hispanic
    2,429
    White, non-Hispanic
    5,815
    American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic
    23
    Asian, non-Hispanic
    1,122
    Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic
    16
    Two or more races, non-Hispanic
    449
    Race and/or ethnicity unknown
    778
    TOTAL
    18,376
    Nonresidents
    302
    Hispanic/Latino
    7,566
    Black or African American, non-Hispanic
    2,468
    White, non-Hispanic
    5,922
    American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic
    23
    Asian, non-Hispanic
    1,131
    Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic
    16
    Two or more races, non-Hispanic
    462
    Race and/or ethnicity unknown
    822
    TOTAL
    18,712

    Persistence

    Certificate/diploma
    28
    Bachelor's degrees
    3,777
    Master's degrees
    1,490
    Post-Master's certificates
    251
    Doctoral degrees – research/scholarship
    39
    Doctoral degrees – professional practice
    12

    Graduation Rates

    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    1,569
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    615
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    984
    Total
    3,168
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    200
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    2
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    0
    Total
    2
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    1,567
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    615
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    984
    Total
    3,166
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    660
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    290
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    509
    Total
    1,459
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    262
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    100
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    116
    Total
    478
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    55
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    24
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    31
    Total
    110
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    977
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    414
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    656
    Total
    2,047
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    62
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    67
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    67
    Total
    65
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    1,453
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    649
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    902
    Total
    3,004
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    110
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    2
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    0
    Total
    2
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    1,452
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    648
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    902
    Total
    3,002
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    608
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    332
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    442
    Total
    1,382
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    219
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    95
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    129
    Total
    443
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    57
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    18
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    29
    Total
    104
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    884
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    445
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    600
    Total
    1,929
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    61
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    69
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    67
    Total
    64
    2021 Cohort
    0
    2020 Cohort
    0
    Instructional Faculty And Class Size39

    Instructional Faculty

    A. Total number of instructional faculty
    705
    B. Total number who are members of minority groups
    222
    C. Total number who are women
    368
    D. Total number who are men
    337
    E. Total number who are nonresidents (international)
    25
    F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree
    584
    G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s
    41
    H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s
    4
    I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.)
    76
    A. Total number of instructional faculty
    1,416
    B. Total number who are members of minority groups
    200
    C. Total number who are women
    763
    D. Total number who are men
    653
    E. Total number who are nonresidents (international)
    31
    F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree
    41%
    G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s
    38
    H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s
    5
    I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.)
    1,332
    A. Total number of instructional faculty
    2,121
    B. Total number who are members of minority groups
    422
    C. Total number who are women
    1,131
    D. Total number who are men
    990
    E. Total number who are nonresidents (international)
    56
    F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree
    625
    G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s
    79
    H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s
    9
    I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.)
    1,408

    Student to Faculty Ratio

    Fall 2024 Student to Faculty ratio
    17.6
    based on ____ students
    20,758
    and ____ faculty
    1,177

    Undergraduate Class Size

    2-9
    427
    10-19
    427
    20-29
    1,025
    30-39
    1,233
    40-49
    1,072
    50-99
    58
    100+
    54
    Total
    12
    Total
    0
    Source: Montclair State University's Common Data Set 2024-25

    About Montclair State University

    Montclair State University is a mid-sized public university in Montclair, NJ, in a city setting.

    What Montclair State University looks for

    Montclair State University admits the majority of applicants who meet its baseline academic profile. For most students applying here, the work is in writing applications that reflect real fit rather than treating the application as a checklist. Demonstrated interest matters more here than at the most selective schools. Visiting, attending an info session, and asking real questions of admissions all move the needle.

    Frequently asked

    • What SAT score do I need for Montclair State University?

      Montclair State University's middle 50% SAT range is 910 to 1210. A score in or above that band keeps you in the conversation; below it, the rest of your application has to do more work.

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      Montclair State University admits roughly 88% of applicants. An acceptance rate above 40% means a strong application can land here without high-end stats.

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      Average net cost (after institutional aid) is about $15,566 per year. Net cost varies enormously by family income; run the school's net price calculator for an estimate that reflects your situation.

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