Montclair State University is a public 4-year college in Montclair, New Jersey with 18,376 undergraduates. It admits 88% of applicants, costs an average of $15,193 a year after grants and graduates 66% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
Montclair State University acceptance rate and admissions
Montclair State University admitted 88% of applicants for fall 2024. The median acceptance rate at 4-year colleges is 77%.
Test scores: Considered but not required (as reported for fall 2024 admission). That means you can apply without SAT or ACT scores. Check the admissions office for the current policy.
SAT total
910 to 1210
4001600
The colored band is the middle 50% of enrolled students in fall 2024 (reading and writing 480 to 620, math 430 to 590). The tick marks the typical 4-year college. Check how your scores fit.
Montclair State University application deadlines 2026-27
Round
Deadline
Early action
Dec 1, 2026
Rolling admission
Applications reviewed as they arrive
Next deadline: Early action, Dec 1, 2026. Application fee through the Common App: $65 for U.S. applicants. Confirm dates on Montclair State University’s admissions page; see every college on the deadline calendar.
Source: Common App 2026-27 first-year deadlines, fees and requirements grid, updated Sep 25, 2026.
Montclair State University tuition, cost and net price
Tuition and fees, in-state (2025-26)
$16,854
Tuition and fees, out-of-state (2025-26)
$27,570
On-campus housing and food (2025-26)
$16,862
Total cost of attendance (2024-25)
$29,060
Average net price after grants (2024-25)
$15,193
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $15,193 a year after grants and scholarships, $13,867 less than the full cost of attendance. This figure covers in-state students.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students paying in-state tuition, by family income (2024-25):
Montclair State University graduation rate, earnings and debt
66%finished within 6 years78%came back for year two53%get a Pell Grant
66% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years (students who started in 2019).
Former students earned a median of $63,846 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
Students who completed left with a median of $19,500 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
Montclair State University$63,846
New Jersey median, public 4-year$68,529
U.S. median, public 4-year$59,509
Debt compared
Montclair State University$19,500
New Jersey median$18,974
U.S. median$19,500
Median debt is 31% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
Montclair State University majors and what graduates earn
Montclair State University awarded bachelor's degrees in 60 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from nursing ($109,167).
Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.
Graduate programs at Montclair State University
50 graduate programs awarded degrees recently. Largest first.
Trade and career programs at Montclair State University
Certificate and associate programs in the trades we track. One-year earnings are for graduates of 2020-21 and 2021-22, four-year earnings for graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, both in 2024 dollars.
What is the acceptance rate at Montclair State University?
Montclair State University admitted 88% of applicants for fall 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
How much does Montclair State University cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $16,854 for in-state students and $27,570 for out-of-state students. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $15,193 a year in 2024-25.
What SAT score do you need for Montclair State University?
The middle 50% of enrolled students scored 480 to 620 in reading and writing and 430 to 590 in math. Scores inside these ranges are typical for admitted students.
Is Montclair State University test-optional?
For fall 2024 admission, Montclair State University reported that test scores were: considered but not required. Policies change, so confirm with the admissions office.
What is the graduation rate at Montclair State University?
66% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years.
How much do Montclair State University graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $63,846 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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