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Montclair State University admits 88% of those who apply, which makes it open to most applicants. The median admission rate of colleges on this site that report one is 77%. The average SAT score of admitted students is 1070 out of 1600 (midpoints: 555 in reading and writing, 555 in maths).
What it costs
| Tuition and fees, students from New Jersey | $16,854 |
| Tuition and fees, students from elsewhere | $27,570 |
| Room and meals on campus | $16,862 |
| Books and supplies | $1,340 |
| Average full cost of a year (tuition, living, books), before aid | $29,060 |
| Average net price after grants and scholarships | $15,193 |
The net price is what students who got federal aid paid on average for a year after grants and scholarships were taken off (for a public college, students from inside the state). It is 33% above the median net price of colleges in New Jersey on this site ($11,404). International students are normally charged the out-of-state tuition and do not receive US federal aid.
Net price by family income
| Family income a year | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Up to $30,000 | $10,117 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $10,520 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $13,862 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $21,770 |
| Above $110,000 | $25,855 |
For students who received federal aid. A negative figure means grants were larger than the cost counted.
For an estimate that fits your own family, use the college's net price calculator.
Results
| Measure | This college | NJ median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students who come back for a second year | 78% | 75% | 73% |
| Students who finish their degree (within one and a half times the normal length) | 66% | 46% | 49% |
| Median earnings 10 years after starting | $63,846 | $58,604 | $53,132 |
| Median federal loan debt of those who finish | $19,500 | $18,586 | $19,994 |
Medians are the middle value of the colleges on this site in New Jersey and in the whole country. Completion and return rates count first-time, full-time students. Earnings and debt count students who received federal aid.
The students
53% of undergraduates receive a Pell Grant, the federal grant for students from lower-income families. 42% take a federal student loan. The undergraduate body is 59% women and 41% men. By undergraduate numbers it is number 2 of the 82 colleges in New Jersey on this site that report a size; the middle-sized one has 1,776.
Other colleges in New Jersey of a similar size
- Rowan UniversityGlassboro, public
- Kean UniversityUnion, public
- New Jersey Institute of TechnologyNewark, public
- Rutgers University-NewarkNewark, public
- Stockton UniversityGalloway, public
- The College of New JerseyEwing, public
Common questions
What is the acceptance rate of Montclair State University?
Montclair State University admits 88% of applicants, according to the College Scorecard.
How much is tuition at Montclair State University?
Published tuition and fees are $16,854 a year for students from New Jersey and $27,570 for others. Most students with aid pay less: see the net price.
What is the graduation rate of Montclair State University?
66% of first-time, full-time students finish within one and a half times the normal length of the course.
Source: College Scorecard, U.S. Department of Education, data released on 2 November 2026; checked in November 2026. Net price, debt and earnings describe students who received US federal aid. Costs change each year. This is official data for general information, not advice: confirm costs and admission rules on the college's own website and at collegescorecard.ed.gov.