Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ · Public
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Montclair State University admitted 89.4% of applicants university-wide (23,443 of 26,224).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 89.4% | 23,443 | 26,224 |
| In-state | 90.2% | 19,137 | 21,206 |
| Out-of-state | 86.7% | 3,086 | 3,559 |
| International applicants | 83.6% | 1,220 | 1,459 |
| Men | 87.7% | 9,288 | 10,589 |
| Women | 90.5% | 14,155 | 15,635 |
Also offers Early Action (closes Dec 1) — the Common Data Set doesn't publish EA admit counts.
Of 23,443 admitted students, 3,816 enrolled (16.3% yield).
Montclair State University Common Data Set 2025-2026 · Sections C1–C2 · 2025 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- GPA (mid-50%, 4.0 scale)
- 3.00–3.74
Testing policy: Test-optional (considered if submitted)
Montclair State University Common Data Set 2025-2026 · Sections C9–C12 · 2025 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $49,472/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $26,394 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $23,078 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $49,472/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $10,880 |
| $30k–48k | $11,532 |
| $48k–75k | $16,388 |
| $75k–110k | $22,058 |
| Over $110k | $25,573 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- Dean's Scholarship — Up to $15,000 per year (Merit)
- Provost Scholarship — Up to $10,000 per year (Merit)
- Presidential Scholarship — Full tuition and fees (Full Tuition)
International applicants
No need-based aid reported for internationals.
- Global Red Hawk Scholarship — $5,000 to $18,000 per year (Merit)
- #YouAreWelcomeHere Scholarship — 50% of tuition (International Aid)
Montclair State University Common Data Set 2025-2026 · Sections G–H · 2025
Application requirements
US applicants
- Application
- High School Transcript
- Letters of Recommendation (from teachers and/or counselors) (recommended)
- Essay or Graded Writing Sample
- SAT/ACT Scores (optional)
- Application fee
International applicants
- Application
- High School Transcript
- Letters of Recommendation (from teachers and/or counselors) (recommended)
- Essay or Graded Writing Sample
- SAT/ACT Scores (optional)
- Application fee
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
Montclair State University · Application requirements (official admissions pages) · 2025
Essay prompts
- Please discuss why you wish to study your program of choice in the College of the Arts at Montclair. Be sure to include highlights of your experience related to your chosen academic program and how those experiences have shaped your current career goals.Required
- Please provide a brief personal statement describing why you wish to pursue a career in Nursing.Required
- Submit a Personal Statement that demonstrates what you have learned through formal education and/or life experiences.Required
- Explain your reasons for seeking admission to Montclair State University, including what you believe are your academic strengths and interests. Be sure to explain any situations that may have had an impact, either positively or negatively, on your academic record.Required
- In 500 words or less, tell us why you would like to become a teacher. What experiences have motivated you to choose this career path? Please use the Montclair Portrait of a Teacher to help guide you with the writing of this essay.500 words · Required
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Prompts from the Common App member feed · verified Jul 3, 2026
Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $61,415
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 64.7%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 79.3%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $22,000
- At graduation
Montclair State University · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Published rankings
- U.S. News National: #158
- WSJ: #67
- Forbes: #298
- Niche: #404
Deadlines
- 2026-12-01Early Action — Non-binding early round
- 2027-03-01Regular Decision — Standard deadline
Montclair State University Common Data Set 2025-2026 · Sections C21–C22 · 2025
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Business & marketing (20%), Psychology (12%), Visual & performing arts (12%).
Student–faculty ratio: 17:1 · 37% of class sections have under 20 students.
Montclair State University Common Data Set 2025-2026 · Sections E, F, I · 2025 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.