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Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ · Public · Large suburb · Website
- Admission rate
- 88%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $15,193
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 66%
- Median earnings
- $63,846
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Montclair State University is a public college in Montclair, NJ with 18,376 undergraduates. It admits 88% of applicants, and admitted students average 1070 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $15,193 per year ($10,117 for families earning under $30,000). 66% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $63,846 ten years after enrolling.
public college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 88%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 23,599
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 20,629
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 20%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing480–620
200800
SAT Math430–590
200800
What Montclair State University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkRequired
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementRequired
- RecommendationsRequired
- Demonstrated competenciesConsidered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceConsidered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $29,060
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $16,854
- Out-of-state tuition
- $27,570
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$10,117
- $30–48k$10,520
- $48–75k$13,862
- $75–110k$21,770
- $110k+$25,855
Get a personal estimate with Montclair State University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 66%
- Freshman retention
- 78%
- Median earnings
- $63,846
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $19,500
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 18,376
- Student–faculty ratio
- 18:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 53%
- White32%
- Hispanic41%
- Black13%
- Asian6%
Montclair State University FAQ
What is Montclair State University's acceptance rate?+
Montclair State University admits 88% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for Montclair State University?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 480–620 on SAT Reading and Writing and 430–590 on SAT Math; the average total is 1070.
Is Montclair State University test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Montclair State University?+
In Fall 2023, 23,599 students applied to Montclair State University and 20,629 were admitted; 4,039 enrolled.
Does Montclair State University consider legacy status?+
No. Montclair State University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Montclair State University require an essay?+
Montclair State University reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Montclair State University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $29,060 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $15,193.
What is Montclair State University's graduation rate?+
66% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 185590 · How we use this data
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