Montclair State University
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who want a large campus community. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 18,376 students.
About This School
Montclair State University is a public institution located in Montclair, New Jersey with approximately 18,376 undergraduate students enrolled. Montclair State University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 88%. The average net price after financial aid is $15,566 per year. The graduation rate is 65%, and the typical graduate earns $52,400 within 10 years of enrollment.
Montclair State University (Montclair) is a public research university in Montclair, New Jersey, United States. Parts of the campus extend into Clifton and into Little Falls. As of June 2024, there were 22,570 total enrolled students: 18,062 undergraduate students and 4,508 graduate students. It is classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity". The campus covers approximately 252 acres (1.02 km2). The university offers more than 300 majors, minors, and concentrations.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: at $14,159/year average net price and only $17,500 median debt at graduation, this is one of the more affordable paths to a degree in the New Jersey area, and the 300+ programs give students real options. That said, the 64% graduation rate is worth a hard look — nearly 1 in 3 students doesn't finish, which raises fair questions about academic support and student fit. Worth considering if you're cost-conscious, drawn to a large public university environment near New York City, and have a clear sense of what you want to study.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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Admissions
SAT Scores
ACT Scores
What This School Looks For
From the school's most recent Common Data Set (2024-25). What the admissions office actually weighs:
Early vs. Regular Decision
Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 11% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (18,376 undergraduates).
In the Classroom & On Campus
Class size distribution
Source: Montclair State University Common Data Set (2024-25).
Contact & Location
Official Links
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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