Montclair State University

5/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Montclair, NJ
4.0 1 review

#10 Best Public Universities in New Jersey

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Overview

Total enrollment

23,375

Location Montclair, New Jersey
Website montclair.edu
Type Public 4 Year
Setting Large Suburban

Size Large
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Situated in suburban Montclair, New Jersey, approximately 14 miles west of New York City, Montclair State University spans a 252-acre campus across three municipalities in Essex County. Founded in 1908 as a normal school for teacher training, the institution has evolved into a public research university offering undergraduate and graduate programs across 10 colleges and schools. The university maintains strong academic programs in education, business, performing arts, and communication and media, with the School of Communication and Media housing state-of-the-art broadcast facilities. The campus features a mix of historic buildings, including the Spanish Mission-style College Hall, and modern facilities such as the Center for Environmental and Life Sciences, while student residences accommodate approximately 5,200 students in campus housing. The Red Hawks compete in NCAA Division III athletics, with notable programs in women's field hockey and men's soccer.

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Ratings

Montclair State University is rated within the lower 46% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10.

Overall Rating

5 out of 10
Academics

4 out of 10
Resources

4 out of 10
Outcomes

7 out of 10
Value

3 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for Montclair State University within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Easy

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 910/1210
GPA 3.3

Acceptance Rate

87.9%

Applications Due -
Enrollment Rate 18.2%
Application Fee $65

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Annual Cost to Attend

New Jersey Resident Tuition

$15,912

Out of State Resident Tuition

$26,022

Breakdown

Tuition $15,912
Books and Supplies $1,250
Other Fees $1,122
Room and Board $16,730
Budget for Other Expenses $3,560
Total One Year Cost $38,574

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$51,100 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

62% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Montclair State University are Work and Family Studies, Business, and Visual and Performing Arts. 17% of students major in Work and Family Studies, 16% in Business, and 12% in Visual and Performing Arts.