Montclair State University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #997 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #294 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #263 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #5 of 47 | In New Jersey |
| #222 of 1,030 | For Early Childhood Education |
| Top50% | For 112 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 88%
- Undergraduates
- 18,712
- Graduates
- 4,663
- Male:Female Ratio
- 38:62
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- montclair.edu
Montclair State University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Montclair State University has an acceptance rate of 88% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 86% | 89% |
| Applicants | 26,257 | 10,368 | 15,889 |
| Admissions | 23,076 | 8,886 | 14,190 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 4,176 | 1,796 | 2,380 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 16 | 9 | 7 |
10,593 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
2,063 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
365 or 9%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 910
or below
75% of them
had 1210
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Montclair State University are 910-1210 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Recommendations | Required |
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| Hispanic | 8539 (37%) |
|---|---|
| White | 7455 (32%) |
| Black or African American | 2904 (12%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 1417 (6%) |
| Asian | 1321 (6%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 1143 (5%) |
| Two or more races | 550 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 20 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 16 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $12,341
- Students receiving aid
- 92%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $14,790 | $15,444 |
| Tuition in-state | $14,790 | $15,444 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $24,900 | $15,444 |
| Fee in-district | $1,122 | $612 |
| Fee in-state | $1,122 | $612 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,122 | $612 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 5,118 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $16,388 |
| Room charge | $10,732 |
| Meal charge | $5,998 |
Montclair State University majors
Montclair State University has granted 3,777 bachelor's degrees across 69 programs, 1,490 master's across 48 programs, and 51 doctorate degrees across 10 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Montclair State University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 650 | 78 | |
| Psychology, General | 471 | 11 | |
| Human Development and Family Studies, General | 164 | 6 | |
| Education, General | 163 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 143 | 16 | |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other | 159 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 156 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 145 | 10 | |
| Accounting | 103 | 46 | |
| Cinematography and Film & Video Production | 139 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 71 | 64 | |
| Social Work | 46 | 87 | |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 127 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 125 | ||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 110 | 4 | |
| Communication and Media Studies, Other | 111 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 94 | 17 | |
| Public Health, General | 68 | 33 | |
| Nutrition Sciences | 55 | 45 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 53 | 36 | |
| Music, General | 65 | 22 | |
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 72 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 61 | 8 | |
| Information Technology | 53 | 12 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 58 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 50 | 8 | |
| Management Science | 57 | ||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 55 | ||
| Developmental and Child Psychology | 47 | 7 | |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 53 | ||
| Legal Professions and Studies, Other | 28 | 23 | |
| Economics, General | 50 | ||
| Medical & Health Humanities | 49 | ||
| Communication Sciences and Disorders, General | 47 | 1 | |
| Fashion & Apparel Design | 46 | ||
| Linguistics | 38 | 4 | |
| Dance, General | 33 | 8 | |
| Sociology, General | 41 | ||
| History, General | 40 | ||
| Sports Communication | 39 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 38 | ||
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 32 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 22 | 9 | |
| Sustainability Studies | 11 | 18 | |
| Computational Science | 3 | 23 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 21 | 4 | |
| Chemistry, General | 20 | 4 | |
| Music Performance, General | 23 | ||
| Molecular Biology | 19 | 3 | |
| Industrial and Organizational Psychology | 19 | 1 | |
| Music Therapy & Therapist | 20 | ||
| Journalism | 19 | ||
| Research Methodology and Quantitative Methods | 19 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 19 | ||
| Graphic Design | 18 | ||
| Biochemistry | 16 | ||
| Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography | 9 | 7 | |
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 13 | 1 | |
| Reading Teacher Education | 14 | ||
| Advertising | 13 | ||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 13 | ||
| Humanities & Humanistic Studies | 13 | ||
| Audiology & Audiologist | 12 | ||
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 11 | ||
| Radio and Television | 11 | ||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | 10 | ||
| Industrial and Product Design | 9 | ||
| Women's Studies | 9 | ||
| Writing, General | 9 | ||
| Anthropology, General | 8 | ||
| French Language and Literature | 2 | 6 | |
| Applied Mathematics, General | 3 | 4 | |
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 7 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 7 | ||
| Philosophy | 7 | ||
| Artificial Intelligence | 6 | ||
| Recording Arts Technology & Technician | 6 | ||
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects | 5 | ||
| Environmental Science | 5 | ||
| Business Analytics | 4 | ||
| College Student Counseling and Personnel Services | 4 | ||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 4 | ||
| Geography | 3 | ||
| German Language and Literature | 3 | ||
| Italian Language and Literature | 3 | ||
| Physics, General | 3 | ||
| Statistics, General | 3 | ||
| East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 2 | ||
| Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry | 2 | ||
| Arabic Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 1 | ||
| Public Policy Analysis, General | 1 | ||
| Religion & Religious Studies | 1 | ||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 3,777 | 1,490 | 51 |
Montclair State University has a graduation rate of 65%, which is among the 31% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 65% | 60% | 68% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Montclair State University has published 11,384 scientific papers with 296,833 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Computer Science, Political Science, Law, Environmental Science, Biology, Psychology, Sociology, Philosophy, and Medicine.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 64 | 312 |
| 1994 | 43 | 305 |
| 1995 | 59 | 365 |
| 1996 | 45 | 333 |
| 1997 | 50 | 349 |
| 1998 | 78 | 373 |
| 1999 | 93 | 407 |
| 2000 | 86 | 518 |
| 2001 | 113 | 589 |
| 2002 | 120 | 688 |
| 2003 | 129 | 934 |
| 2004 | 183 | 1046 |
| 2005 | 190 | 1335 |
| 2006 | 236 | 1769 |
| 2007 | 261 | 2344 |
| 2008 | 273 | 2522 |
| 2009 | 300 | 3570 |
| 2010 | 340 | 4202 |
| 2011 | 419 | 4959 |
| 2012 | 369 | 5991 |
| 2013 | 417 | 7125 |
| 2014 | 444 | 8581 |
| 2015 | 511 | 9402 |
| 2016 | 494 | 11942 |
| 2017 | 497 | 14762 |
| 2018 | 578 | 20448 |
| 2019 | 560 | 23220 |
| 2020 | 638 | 26150 |
| 2021 | 648 | 30562 |
| 2022 | 580 | 27554 |
| 2023 | 625 | 30031 |
| 2024 | 525 | 28859 |
| 2025 | 440 | 25453 |
Montclair State University alumni
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Bruce Willis
- Occupations
- television actoractorexecutive producervoice actorfilm producer
- Biography
-
Walter Bruce Willis is a retired American actor. He achieved fame with a leading role on the comedy-drama series Moonlighting (1985–1989) and has appeared in over one hundred films, gaining recognition as an action hero for his portrayal of John McClane in the Die Hard franchise (1988–2013).
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Allen Ginsberg
- Occupations
- diaristwriterautobiographerplaywrightscreenwriter
- Biography
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Irwin Allen Ginsberg was an American poet and writer. As a student at Columbia University in the 1940s, he began friendships with Lucien Carr, William S. Burroughs and Jack Kerouac, forming the core of the Beat Generation. He vigorously opposed militarism, economic materialism and sexual repression and he embodied various aspects of this counterculture with his views on drugs, sex, multiculturalism, hostility to bureaucracy and openness to Eastern religions.
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Jason Biggs
- Occupations
- film producertelevision actorfilm actorvoice actorstage actor
- Biography
-
Jason Matthew Biggs is an American actor. He is best known for his lead role as Jim Levenstein in the American Pie film series (1999–2012). His other notable lead credits include Loser (2000), Saving Silverman (2001), Anything Else (2003), My Best Friend's Girl (2008), Life Happens (2011), Grassroots (2012), and Best. Christmas. Ever! (2023).
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Tobin Bell
- Occupations
- actortelevision actordirectorwriterfilm actor
- Biography
-
Tobin Bell is an American actor. Appearing in over 100 titles during a five-decade career, he is most recognized for his role as John Kramer / Jigsaw in the Saw franchise.
General info
| Founded | 1908 |
|---|---|
| Motto | Carpe Diem Seize the day |
| Colors | red, white |
| Academic calendar | September to May (September - December; January-May) |
| Total FTE staff | 2,648 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1 Normal Avenue Montclair, New Jersey, 07043-1624 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 41,000 |
| Phone | 9736554000 |