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Montclair State University

Montclair, New Jersey

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Overview

Student Population
20,744
Montclair State University overview
Location Montclair, New Jersey
Online montclair.edu
School Type Public 4 Year
Setting Large Suburban
Montclair State University overview
Size Large
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Located in Montclair, New Jersey, Montclair State University is a large four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 18,691 prospective students applied, and 16,936 were granted admission.  Of those admitted 3,491 enrolled in the school.  16,020 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 4,724 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $12,323 plus fees of $975. Montclair State University is ranked 569 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.

Ratings

5/10
Overall
5/10
Academics
4/10
Resources
7/10
Outcomes
4/10
Value

Montclair State University is rated within the lower 49% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated

Rankings

Rankings for Montclair State University within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Getting In

Admission Standards
Moderate
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SAT 1010/1210
GPA 3.3
Applications Accepted
90.6% 
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Applications Due Jul 31, 2023
Applicant Competition Very Low
Application Fee $65

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Annual Cost to Attend

New Jersey Resident Tuition
$12,323
In State Costs for Montclair State University
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,240
Other Fees$975
Room and Board $16,388
Budget for Other Expenses$2,170
Total One Year Cost$33,096
Out of State Resident Tuition
$20,443
Out of State Costs for Montclair State University
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,240
Other Fees$975
Room and Board $16,388
Budget for Other Expenses$2,170
Total One Year Cost$41,216

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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 subjects studied by Montclair State University students
Subject Percent of Class
Work and Family Studies 17%
Business 16%
Visual and Performing Arts 12%
Psychology 9%
Biology 7%

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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=185590 IPEDS survey data for Montclair State University.

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