Montclair State University
PublicMontclair, NJ
Located in Montclair, NJ, Montclair State University is a public very large school with roughly 18,376 undergraduates. Montclair State University is not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, with an acceptance rate near 88%. Among reported majors, Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing shows the strongest outcomes -- $109,167/year in median earnings four years after graduation. Most students arrange their own housing since on-campus living isn't required.
Admissions
Application deadlines for Fall 2027 entry
- Early Action: Dec 1, 2026
- Regular Decision: Mar 1, 2027
Confirm on Montclair State University's own admissions site before you apply.
Cost & outcomes
Out-of-state students pay $10,110 more per year in tuition and fees (1.6x the in-state rate).
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field. Tuition & fees are the sticker price for a full-time first-year undergrad, before financial aid, and don't include room and board.
Where do you stand against Montclair State University's numbers?
Check your chances hereSee full profile -- financial aid, campus life, and what Montclair State University weighs in your application
Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What is Montclair State University's acceptance rate?
Montclair State University in Montclair, NJ admits approximately 88% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What SAT score do I need for Montclair State University?
Admitted students at Montclair State University typically score between 910–1210 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does Montclair State University cost?
Montclair State University's total cost of attendance is reported at $28,305 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
What is out-of-state tuition at Montclair State University?
For 2024-25, Montclair State University's published tuition and required fees were $26,022 for out-of-state students and $15,912 for in-state students -- $10,110 more per year for out-of-state students. That's before financial aid, and room and board are extra.
When is the application deadline for Montclair State University?
Montclair State University's deadlines are Early Action Dec 1, 2026; Regular Decision Mar 1, 2027, per its own published admissions calendar.
Does Montclair State University require students to live on campus?
No -- Montclair State University doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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