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Montclair State University
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  • 4 Year
  • MONTCLAIR, NJ

Report Card

grade B
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade B
  2. Value
    grade B+
  3. Diversity
    grade A
  4. Campus
    grade B+
  5. Athletics
    grade B minus
  6. Party Scene
    grade B
  7. Professors
    grade B
  8. Location
    grade A
  9. Dorms
    grade B
  10. Campus Food
    grade B
  11. Student Life
    grade B+
  12. Safety
    grade B

About

1 NORMAL AVE
MONTCLAIR, NJ 07043
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Athletic Division
NCAA Division III (with football)
Athletic Conference
New Jersey Athletic Conference

From Montclair State University

We know you’re a goal-setter, a dreamer and a thinker. And, you’re definitely a doer. At Montclair State University, you’ll find everything you need to rise to the level of your ambitions—and beyond.

Through our 300+ innovative programs across 12 colleges and schools, we empower students to rise above their own expectations and enter the world as leaders, educators and change makers. Just 12 miles from New York City, you'll tap into incredible opportunities that prepare you to achieve your most ambitious dreams. As a nationally ranked doctoral research university with an intimate student-teacher ratio of 17 to 1, Montclair State University will prepare you for the world like no other institution can.

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Montclair State University Rankings

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Admissions

Application Deadline
Rolling Admissions
Acceptance Rate
91%
SAT Range
950-1200
ACT Range
No data available  
Application Fee
$65
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Accepts Common App
Yes

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Cost

Net Price
$13,742 / year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$11,771 / year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
82%

Scholarship

Academics

Professors
grade B
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
15:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
79%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 214 responses
48%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 250 responses
57%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 251 responses

Majors

University Announces New Colleges and School

academic spotlight

The College of Education and Human Services will be divided into two new colleges: the College for Education and Engaged Learning and the College for Community Health to prepare future education and community health professionals. The University will also launch the School of Computing within the College of Science and Mathematics which will foster academic leadership and computing research.

Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online
0
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
0
How Students Learn
  • Mix of Online and on Campus
    48%
  • On Campus
    48%
  • Online
    4%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
15,428 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
1,862
Undergrads Over 25
9%
Pell Grant
48%
Varsity Athletes
3%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 172 responses
  • Hardworking
    27%
  • Commuter
    23%
  • Hardworking, commuter
    20%
  • Average.
    17%
  • Attentive
    4%
  • Creative, individualistic
    3%
  • Stressed
    2%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
No data available  
Poll
52%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 272 responses
Poll
59%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life. 304 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 189 responses
  • It's all here
    26%
  • Beautiful
    15%
  • Commuter
    14%
  • Small, hilly, convenient, pretty, harsh weather
    11%
  • Perfect in certain ways, generally on the rise
    9%
  • Convenient
    8%
  • OUTSTANDING
    3%

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After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$49,600 / year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
65%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
93%
National
83%
74%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 134 responses

Montclair State University Reviews

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