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Montclair State University

Montclair, New Jersey 07043-1624

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Known for business — excellent value

Montclair State University is a public institution in Montclair with particular strength in business and psychology. With an average SAT of 1080, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A large campus of 17.7K undergraduates with a 17:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

64% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $61,415 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $14,159.

Established
1908
Motto
Carpe Diem
Mascot
Rocky the Red Hawk (formerly, the Indians)
Type
Public research university
Division
Division III

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87%Acceptance
1080SAT Avg
17,677Students
17:1Student:Faculty
64%Grad Rate
$61,415Earnings 10yr
$14,159Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Montclair State University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate87.4%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1080

Reading & WritingMid: 555
480620
MathMid: 555
460605

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

87.4%

Trend

SAT Avg

1080

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$14,766
Tuition (out-of-state)$24,126
Room & Board$16,822
Books & Supplies$1,240
Total Cost of Attendance$25,926
Average Net Price$14,159
Median Debt at Graduation$22,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$233

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$9,482
$30–48K$10,729
$48–75K$15,990
$75–110K$21,259
$110K+$23,607

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$14,159

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

6000.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$17,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

126

Peer Average

92

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system

Programs (174)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
17,677
Gender Split
59% / 41%
Women / Men
First Generation
41%
Pell Grant Recipients
44%

Race & Ethnicity

White 33%
Black 13%
Hispanic 39%
Asian 6%
Two+ 2%
Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate64.3%
Freshman Retention79.7%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$47,944
8 Years$56,215
10 Years$61,415

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$48,700
Men
$57,800

Rankings

U.S. News
#152
Washington Monthly
#57

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Floyd Hall

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

127Very High

Estimated from NJ state average + suburban adjustment

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

New Yorkpop. 8.3M
14 mi(24 min)
Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
81 mi(140 min)
Bostonpop. 675K
192 mi(333 min)

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