Montclair State is found in Montclair, New Jersey. Montclair is a large suburb. The school is a public institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Doctoral degree at Montclair State.
The school is known for its programs in mathematics, art studies, drama and performing arts, and family and social work.
Admission to Montclair State is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in. Hats off to the 54% of those who apply who get accepted. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 470. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 490 and 570.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at Montclair State is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
Students numbered 16,063 in 2005 at the school.
Full-time students are the norm at Montclair State. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the New Jersey Athletic Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
Montclair State University
Valley Rd and Normal Ave
Montclair, NJ 07043-1624
General Phone: (973) 655-4000
Admissions Phone: (800) 331-9205
Financial Aid Phone: (973) 655-4461
http://www.montclair.edu
Montclair State awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 650 | English, interdisciplinary studies, history, sociology, political science, Spanish language, humanities, anthropology, ... |
| Business And Management | 573 | business management |
| Education And Teaching | 571 | education, educational administration, health teaching, school counseling, physical education teaching, reading teaching, math teaching, industrial arts teaching, ... |
| Family And Social Work | 285 | family and consumer science, social work, food and nutrition |
| Therapy And Counseling | 284 | psychology, communication disorders, educational psychology, music therapy |
| Science | 171 | biology, chemistry, molecular biology, geology, physics, biochemistry |
| Art Studies | 101 | art studies |
| Media | 80 | communication studies, radio and television |
| Mathematics | 60 | mathematics, statistics |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 50 | computer and info science |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 47 | drama, dance |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 33 | parks and recreation management, athletic trainer |
| Law | 23 | legal assistant, legal professions |
| Music | 21 | music, music performance |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 19 | environmental studies, natural resources management |
| Religion And Philosophy | 15 | philosophy, religion |
| Fine Arts | 7 | fine arts |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 5 | health service and sciences |
Number of programs and degrees for Montclair State in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 2,211 | 44 |
| Master's degree | 717 | 35 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 65 | 9 |
| Doctor's degree | 2 | 1 |
In 2005, Montclair State had a total enrollment of 16,063 students (12,758 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 43% |
| Women | 57% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 73% |
| Graduate | 27% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 59% |
| Black | 10% |
| Hispanic | 14% |
| Asian | 5% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 9% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 19% |
| 20-21 | 22% |
| 22-24 | 22% |
| 25-29 | 16% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New Jersey | 97% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 84 % |
| Part-Time | 79 % |
Montclair State offers campus housing for 3,223 of its 12,758 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Montclair, New Jersey for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 8,877 | 4,783 | 54% | 1,914 | 40% |
| Men | 3,645 | 1,919 | 53% | 827 | 43% |
| Women | 5,232 | 2,864 | 55% | 1,087 | 38% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 470 | 560 |
| SAT Math | 490 | 570 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 98% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (800) 331-9205
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 7,710 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 12,157 |
| Room and board | $ 9,012 |
| Room charge | $ 5,768 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,850 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,156 |
Financial Aid:
Montclair State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 261700)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (973) 655-4461
Montclair State has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 184 | 107 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 76 | 88 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 2 | 5 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 3 | $82,792 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 3 | $82,792 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 105 | $92,635 | 62 | $94,756 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 77 | $73,445 | 51 | $71,274 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 77 | $61,525 | 84 | $60,266 |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 261 | $77,488 | 197 | $73,971 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | New Jersey Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | New Jersey Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | New Jersey Athletic Conference |
| Track | New Jersey Athletic Conference |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
Natural Resources Management and Policy
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dance, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Business Teacher Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Education, General
Education/Teaching Individuals - Early Childhood Spec Ed Pgms
Education/Teaching Individuals - Specific Learning Disabilities
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Health Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Reading Teacher Education
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LAW
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Legal Professions and Studies, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
Geography
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Italian Language and Literature
Latin Language and Literature
Linguistics
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
Statistics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Radio and Television
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music, General
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Molecular Biology
Physics, General
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Communication Disorders, General
Educational Psychology
Music Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Montclair State Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | ![]() ![]() |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 5% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | ![]() |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 6% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| % students 40 years or older (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | ![]() |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | ![]() |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
On-campus day care
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Option to study abroad
Offers campus housing
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Tenure system for quality teaching
NCAA athletic conference member
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