- AcademicsB
- ValueA-
- DiversityA-
- CampusB
- AthleticsB
- Party SceneB-
- ProfessorsB+
- LocationC+
- DormsC+
- Campus FoodB
- Student LifeC+
- SafetyB
Montclair State University is ...
Public
Athletic Division
NCAA Division III (with football)
Athletic Conference
New Jersey Athletic Conference
Address
1 Normal Avenue
Montclair, NJ 07043
Website
Montclair State University Rankings
Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
66%
SAT Range
880-1070
ACT Range
—
Application Fee
$65
SAT/ACT
Neither required nor recommended
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
Yes
Application Website
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Cost
Net Price
$15,131/ year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Academics
Professors
B+
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
17:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
- 80%
- of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.192 responses
- 46%
- of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.196 responses
- 58%
- of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.197 responses
Majors
Most Popular Majors
Business Administration and Management
518 GraduatesPsychology
395 GraduatesFamily Studies and Consumer Sciences
243 GraduatesLiberal Arts and Humanities
231 GraduatesSocial Work and Youth Services
186 GraduatesBiology
176 GraduatesEnglish
145 GraduatesFood and Nutrition Studies
141 GraduatesCommunications
105 GraduatesFashion and Apparel Design
99 Graduates
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
21,000Undergrads
Undergrads Over 25
6%
Pell Grant
46%
Varsity Athletes
2%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
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Poll
- 52%
- of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join.218 responses
Poll
- 58%
- of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.250 responses
After College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$48,900/ year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
65%
National
49%Employed 2 Years After Graduation
92%
National
83%- 75%
- of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.130 responses
Montclair State University Reviews
2,647 reviews
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My experience here at Montclair State University forces me to become a better person, without sounding so cliche. The professors here are okay, the reason why is they are very close-minded and authoritative. You cannot question their judgment, and they are not open to new ideas. The campus buildings and dorms are kept clean and updated - which is a huge plus to recompense their weaknesses. The student life here is dull since most people are commuters and the students only hang around with people from their high school. The food here is from good to average in some days. Finally, the academics here is excellent since it has tons of academic variations along with professors that are passionate about their specialized field. All in all, it is a great university!
I am currently a freshman at Montclair State University and I truly do like the school. This school provides a lot of resources to help perfect my craft and offers a lot of activities/ clubs to participate in. The faculty, staff, and my fellow classmates are very friendly and I love that this school is diverse. I am looking forward to continue to further my education here!
Overall it is an average university. Depending on the major and professor, everyone will experience MSU in a different way. The business school which I attend is beautifully renovated and most of the professors are super helpful and know their facts!