Montclair State University

Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
Location: Mid-Atlantic
Setting: Large Town Setting
Type: Public
Size: Very Large (+10,000 Undergrad)
Mascot: Red Hawks
Montclair State Red Hawk's logo, introduced in Jan. 2005
Montclair State Red Hawk's logo, introduced in Jan. 2005
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Montclair State University From Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia

Montclair State University is a public university located in Montclair, Little Falls, and Clifton, New Jersey. As of November 2007, there were 13,017 undergraduate students and 3,719 graduate students. Montclair State University is New Jersey's second largest school and is the state's quickest growing school. More than 250 majors, minors and concentrations are offered. Montclair State University is accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, as well as many specialized academic organizations.

History

Established as a Normal School in 1908 in response to the growing demand for professionally trained teachers, the institution became Montclair State Teachers College in 1927 dedicated to the education of secondary school teachers through a four-year Bachelor of Arts degree program. In 1937 Montclair State became the first teachers college accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. The campus became Montclair State College in 1958 and a comprehensive multi-purpose institution in 1966. The Board of Higher Education designated Montclair State a teaching university on April 27, 1994. It has offered Master of Arts programs since 1932, Master of Business Administration since 1981, Master of Education since 1985, Master of Science since 1992, Master of Fine Arts since 1998, Doctor of Education since 1999, Doctor of Environmental Management since 2003 and Doctor of Science since 2005.

Schools

Montclair State is broken up into seven colleges and schools.

The College of Education and Human Services

Majors:

  • Physical Education
  • Athletic Training
  • Family and Child Studies
  • Health Education
  • Nutrition and Food Science

The College of Humanities and Social Sciences

Majors:

  • Anthropology
  • Practical Anthropology combined B.A.-M.A.
  • Classics
  • English
  • French
  • General Humanities
  • History
  • Italian
  • Justice Studies
  • Jurisprudence
  • Latin
  • Linguistics
  • Paralegal Studies Major
  • Philosophy
  • Political Science
  • Psychology
  • Religious Studies
  • Sociology
  • Spanish
  • Women's Studies

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Students & Campus Life
Undergraduate Enrollment: 11,375
On Campus Housing: Available
Full Time Students: 99%
Athletic Programs: Available
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Expenses
Average Tuition: $ 12,157
Students Receiving Aid: 70%
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Admissions
Application Fee: $ 55
Selectivity: Highly Selective
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Students

General
Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 99%
Part-Time 1%
Men vs. Women
Women 57%
Men 43%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 61%
Hispanic 14%
Other 10%
African-American 10%
Asian 5%
Geography
In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 96%
Out-of-State 4%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
New Jersey 96%
New York 1%
New Hampshire 0%
Connecticut 0%
Pennsylvania 0%
Percent of Students International: 3%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 25%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: No

Athletics

Member of: NAA, NCAA
Sports Include: Football (New Jersey Athletic Conference)
Basketball (New Jersey Athletic Conference)
Baseball (New Jersey Athletic Conference)
Track (New Jersey Athletic Conference)
Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) In-State Out-of-State  
Published Tuition and Fees:
$ 7,710 $ 12,157  
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 5,581 $ 10,028  
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 2,128 $ 2,128  
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
$ 3,445 30%  
State and Local Grants:
$ 3,253 38%  
Institutional Grants:
$ 2,460 23%  
Student Loans:
$ 3,234 52%  
Any Aid:
  70%  

Selectivity (Undergraduate Only)

Acceptance Rate: 54% (Highly Selective)
Test Scores  
SAT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting SAT Scores: 98%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Verbal: 470, Math: 490
Top 75th Percentile: Verbal: 560, Math: 570

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Application Fee: $ 55.00
Formal Demonstration of Competencies: Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent: Required
High School GPA: Required
High School Rank: Recommended
High School Record: Required
Recommendations: Required
TOEFL: Required
Test Scores: Required

Degree Programs at Montclair State University

Bachelor's Level Majors

College Advice

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I went there for undergrad from 2003-2007 and now I'm getting my Master's degree there (2007-2009). I like the school: its in a good location and the programs they offer are good. Also, MSU is a better value than other colleges, especially compared to private ones.
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I go to Montclair, but I live off campus. It's a little more than $8,000 a year, but if you live on campus, add about $9,000 to that. Rutgers is $9,900 living off campus, and an extra $9,000 to live on campus. Willy P is a little more than $9,000 tuition and $10,000 more for housing. So Montclair would be your best bet. If your looking for a party school, go to Rutgers- it's fun but dirty. Montclair is a very nice town and a pretty campus, but pretty much a suitcase school. I don't really like Willy P. But it is all about what you want to study and what kind of experience you are looking for. Montclair is the best school in the state for Education majors. Rutgers is a veryyy good school, but competitive to get into. Good luck!

Photos

  • Montclair State Red Hawk's logo, introduced in Jan. 2005
    Montclair State Red Hawk's logo, introduced in Jan. 2005 [source]
  • Freeman Hall, a residence hall for mostly Freshman and Honors students
    Freeman Hall, a residence hall for mostly Freshman and Honors students [source]
  • Village residence hall, for juniors and seniors
    Village residence hall, for juniors and seniors [source]
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  • Kasser Theater, one of the homes of CART
    Kasser Theater, one of the homes of CART [source]
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  • University Hall, & its modern bell tower and icon of MSU
    University Hall, & its modern bell tower and icon of MSU [source]
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