Montclair State University: Review & Facts

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Montclair State University is a large four-year, public school with 21,785 students enrolled. This school was originated in 1908 and is the only college located in Montclair, New Jersey.

Academic Offerings

1-year certificate, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, and doctoral degree are available at Montclair State University.

Majors
Offered
113
Montclair State University follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers enrollment in 113 majors. The most popular concentrations are Management, Business, Education, Psychology, and Work and Family Studies. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a good sign. However, if you plan to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at Montclair State University is high at 81% (close to New Jersey average). Taking this statistic into consideration, apparently students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
81%
Fair
The graduation rate at Montclair State University is good: 70%. Roughly 23% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Montclair State University is decent - 17:1. Find out more details on faculty and instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition price is high - about $21,500 annually. The additional fees at Montclair State University beyond tuition are roughly $1,100, which totals $22,600 per year.

Read the details about Montclair State University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
91%
Easy
As reported in recent data, 21,393 applications were submitted and 19,535 were accepted, so it is very easy to get admitted at this school.

Montclair State University might accept your dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits at entry.

Read more about admissions as well applicants' SAT test scores at Montclair State University in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$11,000
High
Montclair State University provides a distance education program, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a great option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Montclair State University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
D
Unsafe
Montclair State University provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates around 5,100 students, which provides a viable on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is high, approximately $11,000 a year.

Army, Navy, and Air Force ROTC programs are available at Montclair State University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime numbers, Montclair State University appears to be a relatively dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Montclair State University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Montclair State University
1 Normal Avenue
Montclair, New Jersey
07043-1624, USA
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