Montclair State University

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Founded in 1908 as the New Jersey State Normal School at Montclair, Montclair State University has grown to support over 21,000 students annually across eight schools and colleges. The university offers more than 300 majors, minors, concentrations, and certificate programs. Montclair takes a holistic approach during the admissions process, considering an applicant's GPA, rigor of coursework, letters of recommendation, admissions essay, extracurricular activities, and standardized test scores. Montclair's 2+2 program guarantees admission for students who earn an associate degree from a partner community college. The estimated cost of attendance for in-state undergraduates is about $13,000 per year, while out-of-state students can expect to pay about $21,000 per year. Graduate tuition rates vary widely depending on the program.

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Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

6% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

83% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

98% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores:	Required	High school transcript:	Required
High school rank:	Recommended	Letter of recommendation:	Required
High school GPA:	Recommended	Open admission:	No
Completion of college prep program:	Recommended	Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL):

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment: Implied no

Advance placement (AP) credits: Yes

Credit for qualified life experience*:

ⓘ *This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

Learning Environment

Students enrolledOnline student enrollmentStudent to faculty ratio

81%

Online student enrollmentStudent to faculty ratio

4:1

Student to faculty ratio

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.

#	Programs	BA	MA	Doc
1	Architecture And Related Services	✔	✔	✔
2	Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	✔	✔	✔
3	Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies	✔	✔	✔
4	Biological And Biomedical Sciences	✔	✔	✔
5	Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	✔	✔	✔
6	Engineering	✔	✔	✔
7	English Language And Literature/Letters	✔	✔	✔
8	Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	✔	✔	✔
9	History	✔	✔	✔
10	History	✔	✔	✔
11	Mathematics And Statistics	✔	✔	✔
12	Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	✔	✕	✕
13	Natural Resources And Conservation	✕	✔	✔
14	Philosophy And Religious Studies	✔	✔	✔
15	Physical Sciences	✔	✔	✔
16	Psychology	✔	✔	✔
17	Public Administration And Social Service Professions	✔	✔	✔
18	Social Sciences	✔	✔	✔
19	Visual And Performing Arts	✔	✔	✔