School Information

66.2
Total Cost $25,774
Total Enrollment 18,171
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 17 : 1

Montclair State University

http://www.montclair.edu
1 Normal Avenue - 855 Valley Road, Montclair, New Jersey 07043-1624
(973) 655-4000

Montclair State University is committed to serving the educational needs of New Jersey with programs characterized by academic rigor and currency in the development of knowledge and its applications. The University will offer a comprehensive range of baccalaureate, master's, and certificate programs and a focused portfolio of doctoral programs that are closely aligned with the University's academic strengths and the needs of the state.

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Public
Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army, Navy, Air Force)
Teacher certification
Distance learning opportunities
Study abroad
Student Services Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
On-campus day care for students' children
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Credit for life experiences
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Not applicable
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Campus Setting Suburb: Large
Disability Services Student 5%
 
School Costs

At Montclair State University, 75.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 32.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $7,026), and 57% receive loans ($7,020 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $10,838. Off campus it is around $10,640.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Montclair State University is $11,392 per year.

Yearly Tuition
Montclair State University Tuition Costs
Tuition Undergrad in State $9,674
Tuition Undergrad Out of State $17,685
Tuition Graduate in State $8,762
Tuition Graduate Out of State $13,524
Living Costs
Montclair State University Total Costs
Total Expense in State on Campus $25,774
Total Expense Out of State On Campus $33,785
Total Expense In State Off Campus $25,576
Total Expense in State off Campus With Family $14,936
Total Expense Out of State Off Campus $33,587
Total Expense Out of State Off Campus With Familhy $22,947
 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 13,469 people applied to Montclair State University. Of the applicants, 47.0% were admitted (45.0% male & 48.0% female ) and 33.0% accepted (33.0% male and 34.0% female)

Of the 14,139 undergraduate students at Montclair State University, 14.0% are part-time. A majority (84.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 73.0% of the 4,032 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     97.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     83.0%
Part Time Retention Rates     40.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     27.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     61.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     62.0%
 
Admissions
Yearly Application Deadline Application Deadlines: * Fall (September enrollment): March 1st * Spring (January enrollment): November 15th
Admissions Office Phone (973) 655-4444
Admissions Office Email msuadm@montclair.edu
Admissions Office Address Montclair State University 1 Normal Avenue Montclair, NJ 07043
Admissions Website http://www.montclair.edu/admissions/contact/index.html (find financial aid info here)
Application Website http://www.montclair.edu/admissions/apply.html
Application Fee $60

In order to be accepted to Montclair State University, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • Completed a college prep course
  • Formal demonstration of competencies
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
Montclair State University SAT SCORES
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 440
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 540
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 460
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 550
SAT Writing (25th Percentile) 450
SAT Writing (75th Percentile) 550
 
Montclair State University Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies 5
Women's Studies 5
Biological and biomedical sciences 2 178 26
Biochemistry 16
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 141 14
Molecular Biology 2 21 12
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 1 470 115
Business Administration and Management, General 1 466 115
Hospitality Administration/Management, General 4
Communication, journalism, and related programs 118 12
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 84 12
Radio and Television 34
Computer and information sciences and support services 1 31 11
Computer and Information Sciences, General 1 20 11
Information Technology 11
Education 25 127 424 4
Business Teacher Education 0
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services 91
Drama and Dance Teacher Education 4
Education, General 6 141 2
Education, Other 10
Education/Teaching Individuals - Early Childhood Spec Ed Pgms 3
Education/Teaching Individuals - Specific Learning Disabilities 10
Educational Leadership and Administration, General 97
Educational/Instructional Media Design 2
Health Teacher Education 5 109 4
Mathematics Teacher Education 3 12
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 14 9
Reading Teacher Education 19
Special Education and Teaching, General 25
Student Counseling and Personnel Services, Other 5
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas, Other 2
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor 6
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education 1
English language and literature/letters 172 10
English Language and Literature, General 172 10
Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 2 428 15
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General 364 0
Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services, Other 0
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General 2 64 15
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 59 29
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General 6
French Language and Literature 9 2
Italian Language and Literature 3
Latin Language and Literature 1
Linguistics 16 17
Spanish Language and Literature 24 10
Health professions and related clinical sciences 1 24 31 1
Athletic Training/Trainer 15
Audiology/Audiologist and Hearing Sciences 1
Communication Disorders, General 31
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 6
Music Therapy/Therapist 1 3
History 110 4
History, General 110 4
Legal professions and studies 19 10 12
Legal Assistant/Paralegal 16
Legal Professions and Studies, Other 3 10 12
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 26
Humanities/Humanistic Studies 26
Mathematics and statistics 61 20
Mathematics, General 61 17
Statistics, General 3
Multi/interdisciplinary studies 1 159
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 1 159
Natural resources and conservation 1 11 2
Environmental Studies 11
Natural Resources Management and Policy 1 2
Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies 10
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management 10
Philosophy and religious studies 11
Philosophy 8
Religion/Religious Studies 3
Physical sciences 22 16
Chemistry, General 16 8
Geology/Earth Science, General 2 8
Physics, General 4
Psychology 247 19
Educational Psychology 12
Psychology, General 247 7
Public administration and social service professions 26 14
Social Work 26 14
Social sciences 150 4
Anthropology 16
Economics, General 13
Geography 8
Political Science and Government, General 61
Social Sciences, General 3
Sociology 52 1
Visual and performing arts 3 257 37
Art/Art Studies, General 106 12
Cinematography and Film/Video Production 12
Dance, General 12
Design and Applied Arts, Other 3
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 46 8
Fashion/Apparel Design 41
Fine/Studio Arts, General 10
Graphic Design 6
Music Performance, General 3 13
Music, General 18 7
 
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