Montclair State University Admission Requirements
Montclair, New JerseyChances of getting into Montclair State University
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance Rate
70.9%| Measure | Difficulty | |
|---|---|---|
| Admission Standards | Easy | |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
How hard is it to get into Montclair State University and can I get accepted? The school has a 71% acceptance rate ranking it #17 in New Jersey for lowest rate of acceptance. Last year, 10,157 out of 14,324 applicants were admitted making Montclair State University a moderately competitive school to get into with a strong chance of acceptance if you meet the requirements. Academically, it has easy requirements for admission test scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 62 percent. Montclair State University typically accepts and attracts "B" average high school students. Only 31% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school. Most incoming freshmen graduated in the top half of their high school class.
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SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score
SAT Range
990-1170Applicants Submitting SAT
41%| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 25th | 500 |
| SAT Math 25th | 490 |
| SAT Composite 25th | 990 |
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 75th | 590 |
| SAT Math 75th | 580 |
| SAT Composite 75th | 1170 |
| Average SAT Score | 1080 |
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What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Montclair State University?
Montclair State University typically requires applicants to be in the top 62 percent of SAT test takers. The school consistently takes SAT composite scores down to 990 on a 1600 scale, below which admission should be considered a reach. We estimate some students could be accepted with SAT's as low as 900. The estimated average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 1080 out of 1600. The school ranks #14 in New Jersey for highest average SAT composite score. 41 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school. Note: SAT scores presented on this page have been adjusted upwards per the College Board's concordance tables for test takers after March 2016.
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Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
| SAT Score (1600 scale) | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 1170 and Above | Good | >81% |
| 1080 to 1170 | Avg + | 71%-81% |
| 990 to 1080 | Avg - | 59%-71% |
| 900 to 990 | Reach | 46%-59% |
| Less than 900 | Low | <46% |
Montclair State University ACT Scores
ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score
ACT Range
Not ReportedApplicants Submitting ACT
-| ACT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 25th | N/A |
| ACT Math 25th | N/A |
| ACT Composite 25th | N/A |
| ACT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 75th | N/A |
| ACT Math 75th | N/A |
| ACT Composite 75th | N/A |
| Average ACT Score | N/A |
Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA
Avg. High School GPA
3.2Typical High School Grades
BYou will need about average high school grades to get into Montclair State University. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Montclair State University was 3.2 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #17 in New Jersey for highest average GPA. If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as Montclair State University accepts 71% of students who apply.
| High School GPA | Freshmen Within Range | Competitiveness |
|---|---|---|
| 3.75+ | 9% | Good |
| 3.50 to 3.75 | 15% | Good |
| 3.25 to 3.50 | 25% | Good |
| 3.00 to 3.25 | 29% | Avg + |
| 2.75 to 3.00 | 20% | Reach |
| 2.50 to 2.75 | 1% | Reach |
| 2.25 to 2.50 | N/A% | Reach |
| 2.00 to 2.25 | N/A% | Reach |
High School Class Rank
82% of Montclair State University freshman were in the top half of their high school graduating class.
| High School Class Rank | Freshmen Within Range |
|---|---|
| Top 10% of class | 16% |
| Top 25% of class | 42% |
| Top 50% of class | 82% |
| Bottom 50% of class | 18% |
| Bottom 25% of class | 2% |
Admission Statistics
| Women | Men | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 9,135 | 5,189 | 14,324 |
| Accepted | 6,801 | 3,356 | 10,157 |
| Acceptance Rate | 74% | 65% | 71% |
| Enrolled | 1,995 | 1,204 | 3,199 |
| Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) | 29% | 36% | 31% |
Fall 2020 Application Deadline
Applications were Due
Mar 1, 2020Days left to Apply
NoneThe application deadline for Fall 2020 has passed. Applications were due on Mar 1, 2020.
Admission Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to Montclair State University and what considerations affect admission decisions?
| Test Scores | Required |
| High School GPA | Required |
| High School Class Rank | Recommended |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Recommended |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Demonstration of Competencies | Recommended |
Credits Accepted
| AP Credit | Yes |
| Dual Credit | Yes |
| Credit for Life Experiences | No |
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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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Montclair State University prefer SAT or ACT?
41% of students submit their SAT scores to Montclair State University.
What is my chance of getting into Montclair State University?
71% of those who apply are granted admission to Montclair State University. Admission competition is low and the college has easy admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.
What SAT score is required for Montclair State University?
The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 990 and 1170. 41% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.
