Montclair State University
Montclair, New Jersey 07043-1624
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for business — excellent value
Montclair State University is a public institution in Montclair with particular strength in business and psychology. With an average SAT of 1080, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A large campus of 17.7K undergraduates with a 17:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.
64% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $61,415 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $14,159.
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Varsity Sports — Floyd Hall
History & Fun Facts
- •History Plans for the State Normal school were initiated in 1903, and required a year for the State of New Jersey to grant permission to build the school.
- •It was then established as "New Jersey State Normal School at Montclair", a normal school, in 1908 approximately 5 years after the initial planning of the school.
- •At the time, Governor John Franklin Fort attended the dedication of the school in 1908, and the school was to have its first principal Charles Sumner Chapin that same year.
- •The first building constructed was College Hall (now known as Cole Hall), and it still stands today.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1080
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
60.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
4.1%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$17,500
Programs (174)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
80%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
126
Peer Average
92
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from NJ state average + suburban adjustment
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Days out near Montclair
NewTwo or three colleges you can see in one day around Paterson, from real bookable tour times.
- Stevens Institute of Technology · William Paterson University of New JerseyPublic and private77 days
- Mount Saint Mary College · State University of New York at New PaltzUnder $25k a year16 days