Value signal
Lower net price
After typical aid, families pay below the national average.
This school$14.2k
National avg$18.5k
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$14,766
Out-of-State Tuition
$24,126
Avg On-Campus Living
$16,822
Avg Off-Campus Living
$17,748
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$31,588
Net price (after aid)$14,159
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$9,482
$30k – $48k$10,729
$48k – $75k$15,990
$75k – $110k$21,259
$110k+$23,607
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$61,415
Median debt at graduation$22,000
Est. monthly loan payment$233
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 2.8×Graduates earn about 2.8× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants44%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans40%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
64%
Freshman Retention
80%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Strong aid for lower incomes
Reported net price for the $0–30k band runs below average.
Need-based aid friendly
44% above avg
Strong post-grad earnings
$61.4k above avg
Affordability snapshot
In-state tuition
$14.8k
Out-of-state
$24.1k
below avg
Net price
$14.2k
below avg
Pell
44%
above avg
Median debt
$22k
below avg
Earnings (10y)
$61.4k
above avg
Academics
Program format
On-CampusOnlineHybrid
Areas of study
Natural SciencesSocial SciencesCommunicationsComputer ScienceBusinessEducationArts & HumanitiesHealth SciencesLaw & Criminal JusticeVisual & Performing Arts
Programs (26)
Natural Sciences
PhysicsChemistry
Social Sciences
SociologyPolitical ScienceEconomics
Communications
JournalismPublic Relations
Computer Science
Web DevelopmentSoftware EngineeringData Science
Business
ManagementMarketing
Admissions
Acceptance rate
87%
SAT range
940 - 1225
ACT range
14 - 23
Campus & Student Life
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About Montclair State University
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- Where is Montclair State University located?
- Montclair State University is located in Montclair, NJ, in the United States.
- What type of institution is Montclair State University?
- Montclair State University is a public university based in NJ. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at Montclair State University?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at Montclair State University is approximately 87%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at Montclair State University?
- Montclair State University's published in-state tuition is approximately $14,766 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend Montclair State University?
- Montclair State University reports total enrollment of approximately 22,185 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
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