Montclair State University
tuition & fees
$26,022
graduate tuition & fees
$16,056
acceptance rate
88%
Student Population
23,375
online students
2,063
Number of Programs
173
Financial Aid Amount
$12,283
SAT Scores
1,070
Graduation Rate
65%
Montclair State University is a Public, 4 years college located in Montclair, New Jersey. Montclair State ranked 329th in National Universities and 17th in New Jersey Colleges.
It has a total enrollment of 23,375 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. It is a Research University with high research activity school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. Montclair State's acceptance rate is 87.89% last year (undergraduate school).
Montclair State University is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of Montclair State University and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 1 Normal Avenue, Montclair, NJ 07043-1624 |
| Phone | 973-655-4000 |
| WEB | www.montclair.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | www.montclair.edu/university-admissions/ |
| Online Application | apply.montclair.edu/apply/ |
| Financial Aid | www.montclair.edu/red-hawk-central/financial-aid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://montclair.studentaidcalculator.com/survey.aspx |
| Veterans Tuition | www.montclair.edu/military-affiliated/veteran-military-benefits-overview |
| Disability Service | www.montclair.edu/disability-resource-center/ |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Public, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Research University with high research activity |
| Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of Montclair State University is 87.89% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 18.17%.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 87.89 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 18.17 % |
Tuition & Fees
Montclair State's 2025 tuition & fees is $15,912 for New Jersey residents and $26,022 for out-of-students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 7.86% compared to the last year's rate based on out-of-state rate ($24,126).
For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $16,056 for New Jersey residents and $16,056 for out-of-students. The graduate tuition increased by 6.07% compared to the last year's rate.
| New Jersey Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $15,912 | $26,022 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $16,056 | $16,056 |
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
Student Population
A total of 23,375 students have enrolled at Montclair State (2024-2025). Among them, 2,063 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. Montclair State has 18,712 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 4,663 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 23,375 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 18,712 |
| Graduate Students | 4,663 |
| Online Enrollment | 2,063 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
Montclair State offers 173 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by Montclair State
| Number of programs | 173 Programs |
|---|---|
| Offered Degrees/Programs | 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✔ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✔ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✔ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |