Getting in
For Fall 2025, 26,224 first-year students applied to Montclair State, 23,443 were admitted and 3,816 enrolled: an acceptance rate of 89.4%.
Source: Montclair State University Common Data Set 2025-2026 (opens in a new tab), section C1. Read Oct 1, 2026.
By residency, first-year applicants, Fall 2025
| Applicants | Applied | Admitted | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| In-state | 21,206 | 19,137 | 90.2% |
| Out-of-state | 3,559 | 3,086 | 86.7% |
| International | 1,459 | 1,220 | 83.6% |
Source: Montclair State University Common Data Set 2025-2026 (opens in a new tab), section C1, residency table. Read Oct 1, 2026.
By school or major. Montclair's Common Data Set reports one first-year acceptance rate for the university, with no rate by college or major. Montclair posts a separate Common Data Set for Bloomfield College of Montclair State University.
Source: Montclair State University Common Data Set 2025-2026 (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Early action. Montclair has no early decision plan. Its Early Action plan is non-binding and does not limit where else you apply early. The Common Data Set gives no early action counts, so it gives no early round acceptance rate.
Source: Montclair State University Common Data Set 2025-2026 (opens in a new tab), sections C21 and C22. Read Oct 1, 2026.
Programs with extra requirements
For students applying in fall 2026, entering fall 2027
You apply with the Montclair application or the Common App, plus a transcript and an essay. Some programs ask for more:
- School of Nursing. A nursing essay and extra recommendation letters. The Nursing deadline is February 1, 2027, and Nursing applicants hear by April 1, 2027.
- College of the Arts. Animation and Visual Effects, Dance, Illustration, Music, Musical Theatre, Recording Arts, Theatre and Visual Communication Design need an interview, audition or portfolio review after you apply. Montclair emails the instructions once your application is in. Admission to Montclair does not guarantee a place in the program.
- Dance, Musical Theatre and Theatre. Two recommendation letters, at least one about your readiness for the field, and a resume. An audition fee applies to Dance, Music, Music Therapy, Musical Theatre and Theatre.
Source: Montclair Undergraduate Admissions, How to Apply to Montclair's Undergraduate Programs (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Majors
164 majors across 10 schools. Every bachelor's degree program in Montclair State University's official 2026-2027 University Catalog, grouped by the college or school that offers it, with the degree it leads to. Concentrations and teacher-certification tracks are listed the way the catalog lists them. Minors, certificates and graduate programs are left out.
College of the Arts20
- Dance (B.F.A.)
- Dance - Education Concentration, with Teacher Certification in Dance (Preschool-Grade 12) (B.A.)
- Dance - Studio Teaching Concentration (B.A.)
- Fashion Design and Merchandising (B.A.)
- Graphic Design (B.F.A.)
- Illustration (B.F.A.)
- Music - Composition Concentration (B.Mus.)
- Music - Jazz Studies Concentration (B.Mus.)
- Music - Music Education Concentration with Teacher Certification in Music (Preschool-Grade 12) (B.Mus.)
- Music - Performance Concentration (B.Mus.)
- Music - School and Community Settings Concentration (B.Mus.)
- Music Therapy (B.A.)
- Musical Theatre (B.F.A.)
- Recording Arts and Production (B.A.)Also listed by the College of Communication and Media.
- Theatre - Acting Concentration (B.F.A.)
- Theatre - Design, Technology, and Management Concentration (B.F.A.)
- Theatre Studies (B.A.)
- Theatre Studies - Theatre Education Concentration, with Teacher Certification in Theatre (Preschool-Grade 12) (B.A.)
- Visual Arts (B.A.)
- Visual Arts - Art Education Concentration with Teacher Certification in Art (Preschool-Grade 12) (B.A.)
Source: Montclair State University 2026-2027 University Catalog, College of the Arts (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Feliciano School of Business14
- Accounting (B.S.)
- Business Administration with concentrations (B.S.)
- Business Analytics (B.S.)
- Economics (B.A.)
- Economics - Asset Management Concentration (B.A.)
- Entrepreneurship Concentration - Business Administration (B.S.)
- Finance Concentration - Business Administration (B.S.)
- Hospitality, Sports, Events, and Tourism (B.A.)
- International Business Concentration - Business Administration (B.S.)
- Management Concentration - Business Administration (B.S.)
- Management Information Systems Concentration - Business Administration (B.S.)
- Marketing Concentration - Business Administration (B.S.)
- Real Estate Concentration - Business Administration (B.S.)
- Strategic Human Capital Management Concentration - Business Administration (B.S.)
Source: Montclair State University 2026-2027 University Catalog, Feliciano School of Business (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
College of Communication and Media7
- Advertising (B.A.)
- Animation and Visual Effects (B.F.A.)
- Communication and Media Studies (B.A.)
- Film and Television (B.A.)
- Journalism and Digital Media (B.A.)
- Social Media and Public Relations (B.A.)
- Sports Communication (B.A.)
Source: Montclair State University 2026-2027 University Catalog, College of Communication and Media (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
College for Community Health15
- Child Advocacy and Policy (B.A.)
- Exercise Science (B.S.)
- Family Science and Human Development - Child and Lifespan Development Concentration (B.A.)
- Family Science and Human Development - Child and Lifespan Development Concentration with Teacher Certification in Elementary School Teacher in Grades K-6 (B.A.)
- Family Science and Human Development - Child and Lifespan Development Concentration with Teacher Certification in Grades P-3 (B.A.)
- Family Science and Human Development - Family and Human Services Concentration (B.A.)
- Nutrition and Food Science (B.S.)
- Nutrition and Food Science - Applied Wellness Concentration (B.S.)
- Nutrition and Food Science - Dietetics Concentration (B.S.)
- Nutrition and Food Science - Food Science Concentration (B.S.)
- Nutrition and Food Science - Sustainable Food Systems (B.S.)
- Physical Education - Physical Activity in Educational Settings Concentration (B.S.)
- Physical Education with Teacher Certification in Health and Physical Education (Preschool-Grade 12) (B.S.)
- Public Health - Health Education, Promotion, and Advocacy Concentration (B.S.)
- Public Health - Health Systems Administration and Policy Concentration (B.S.)
Source: Montclair State University 2026-2027 University Catalog, College for Community Health (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
College for Education and Engaged Learning5
- Early Childhood Education (B.A.)
- Educational Foundations (B.A.)
- Educational Foundations with Teacher Certification in Grades K-6 (B.A.)
- Elementary Education (B.A.)
- Secondary Education (B.A.)
Source: Montclair State University 2026-2027 University Catalog, College for Education and Engaged Learning (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
College of Humanities and Social Sciences59
- Anthropology (B.A.)
- Anthropology with Teacher Certification in Elementary School Teacher in Grades K-6 (B.A.)
- Arabic (B.A.)
- Asian Languages and Cultures - Chinese Concentration (B.A.)
- Asian Languages and Cultures - Japanese Concentration (B.A.)
- Asian Languages and Cultures - Korean Concentration (B.A.)
- Classics (B.A.)
- Computational Linguistics (B.S.)
- English (B.A.)
- English - Creative Writing Concentration (B.A.)
- English - Film Studies Concentration (B.A.)
- English with Teacher Certification in Elementary School Teacher in Grades K-6 (B.A.)
- English with Teacher Certification in English (Preschool-Grade 12) (B.A.)
- French - French Civilization Concentration (B.A.)
- French - Translation Concentration (B.A.)
- French with Teacher Certification in French (Preschool-Grade 12) (B.A.)
- Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies (B.A.)
- Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies with Teacher Certification in Elementary School Teacher in Grades K-6 (B.A.)
- German (B.A.)
- History (B.A.)
- History - Public and Digital History Concentration (B.A.)
- History with Teacher Certification in Elementary School Teacher in Grades K-6 (B.A.)
- History with Teacher Certification in Social Studies (Preschool-Grade 12) (B.A.)
- Humanities (B.A.)
- Humanities - Comparative Myth and Literature Concentration (B.A.)
- Humanities with Teacher Certification in Elementary School Teacher in Grades K-6 (B.A.)
- Interdisciplinary Studies - Health and Wellness Concentration (B.A.)
- Interdisciplinary Studies - Human Values and Problem Solving Concentration (B.A.)
- Interdisciplinary Studies - Technology, Self, and Society Concentration (B.A.)
- Italian (B.A.)
- Italian with Teacher Certification in Italian (Preschool-Grade 12) (B.A.)
- Jurisprudence, Law, and Society (B.A.)
- Justice Studies - Criminal Justice Concentration (B.A.)
- Justice Studies - International Justice Concentration (B.A.)
- Language, Business, and Culture (B.A.)
- Latin (B.A.)
- Latin with Teacher Certification in Latin (Preschool-Grade 12) (B.A.)
- Linguistics (B.A.)
- Linguistics - Language Engineering Concentration (B.A.)
- Linguistics with Teacher Certification in English as a Second Language (Preschool-Grade 12) (B.A.)
- Medical Humanities (B.A.)
- Philosophy (B.A.)
- Policy Studies (B.A.)
- Political Science (B.A.)
- Political Science with Teacher Certification in Social Studies (Preschool-Grade 12) (B.A.)
- Psychology (B.A.)
- Psychology with Teacher Certification in Elementary School Teacher in Grades K-6 (B.A.)
- Psychology with Teacher Certification in Social Studies (Preschool-Grade 12) (B.A.)
- Public and Professional Writing (B.A.)
- Religious Studies (B.A.)
- Religious Studies with Teacher Certification in Elementary School Teacher in Grades K-6 (B.A.)
- Sociology (B.A.)
- Sociology with Teacher Certification in Elementary School Teacher in Grades K-6 (B.A.)
- Sociology with Teacher Certification in Social Studies (Preschool-Grade 12) (B.A.)
- Spanish (B.A.)
- Spanish - Translation Concentration (B.A.)
- Spanish with Teacher Certification in Elementary School Teacher in Grades K-6 (B.A.)
- Spanish with Teacher Certification in Spanish (Preschool-Grade 12) (B.A.)
- Sustainable Urban Communities (B.A.)
Source: Montclair State University 2026-2027 University Catalog, College of Humanities and Social Sciences (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
School of Nursing2
- Nursing (B.S.N.)
- Nursing, R.N. to B.S.N. (B.S.N.)For registered nurses completing a bachelor's degree.
Source: Montclair State University 2026-2027 University Catalog, School of Nursing (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
College of Science and Mathematics27
- Applied Mathematics and Statistics (B.S.)
- Biochemistry (B.S.)
- Biology (B.A.)
- Biology - Environmental Science Concentration (B.S.)
- Biology - General Studies Concentration (B.S.)
- Biology - Pre-Medical Professions Concentration (B.S.)
- Biology - Research Concentration (B.S.)
- Biology with Teacher Certification in Biological Science (Preschool-Grade 12) (B.S.)
- Chemistry (B.S.)
- Chemistry - Business Concentration (B.S.)
- Chemistry with Teacher Certification in Chemistry (Preschool-Grade 12) (B.S.)
- Computer Science (B.S.)
- Data Science (B.S.)
- Earth and Environmental Science (B.S.)
- Earth and Environmental Science with Teacher Certification in Earth Science (Preschool-Grade 12) (B.S.)
- Geographic, Environmental, and Urban Studies (B.A.)
- Geography with Teacher Certification in Social Studies (Preschool-Grade 12) (B.A.)
- Information Technology (B.S.)
- Marine Biology and Coastal Sciences (B.S.)
- Mathematics (B.S.)
- Mathematics - Mathematics Education Concentration with Teacher Certification in Mathematics (Preschool - Grade 12) (B.S.)
- Mathematics with Teacher Certification in Elementary School Teacher in Grades K-6 (B.S.)
- Molecular Biology (B.S.)
- Physics (B.S.)
- Physics - Astronomy Concentration (B.S.)
- Physics with Teacher Certification in Physical Science (Preschool-Grade 12) (B.S.)
- Sustainability Science (B.S.)
Source: Montclair State University 2026-2027 University Catalog, College of Science and Mathematics (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Bloomfield College of Montclair State University13
Bloomfield College of Montclair State University has its own admissions office, and Montclair posts a separate Common Data Set for it.
- Applied Biological Sciences (B.S.)
- Applied Studies - Public Service Concentration (B.A.)
- Creative Arts & Technology - 2D Animation Concentration (B.A.)
- Creative Arts & Technology - Graphic Design Concentration (B.A.)
- Creative Arts & Technology - Music Technology Concentration (B.A.)
- Creative Arts and Technology - 3D Animation Concentration (B.A.)
- Creative Arts and Technology - Game Development and Design Concentration (B.A.)
- Criminology & Social Justice (B.A.)
- Game Programming (B.S.)
- Informatics (B.S.)
- Nursing (B.S.)
- Psychology (B.A.)
- Sociology (B.A.)
Source: Montclair State University 2026-2027 University Catalog, Bloomfield College of Montclair State University (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Listed in the catalog's Programs A-Z only2
These bachelor's programs appear in the catalog's undergraduate Programs A-Z but on no college page.
- Liberal Studies (B.A.)Fully online, for working adults over 25 finishing a degree.
- Physics with Teacher Certification in Physics (Preschool-Grade 12) (B.S.)
Source: Montclair State University 2026-2027 University Catalog, Programs A-Z (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Deadlines for Fall 2027
For students applying in fall 2026, entering fall 2027
| Plan | Apply by | Decision | Binding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early Action | December 1, 2026 | By December 24, 2026 | No |
| School of Nursing | February 1, 2027 | By April 1, 2027 | No |
| Regular admission and scholarship consideration | March 1, 2027 | 3 to 6 weeks after all materials arrive | No |
Montclair reviews applications on a rolling basis and begins sending decisions in October. College of the Arts applicants may hear after December 24 because of their audition or portfolio review. To be considered for scholarships, complete your application by March 1, 2027. The application fee is $65, and a fee waiver is available based on financial need.
Source: Montclair Undergraduate Admissions, How to Apply to Montclair's Undergraduate Programs (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Testing
For students applying in fall 2026, entering fall 2027
Sending SAT or ACT scores is optional at Montclair. Montclair encourages you to send scores only if you believe they strengthen your application.
Source: Montclair Undergraduate Admissions, How to Apply to Montclair's Undergraduate Programs (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
The Common Data Set also marks the SAT or ACT as not required but considered if submitted for fall 2027 applicants, and adds: "totally test optional."
Source: Montclair State University Common Data Set 2025-2026 (opens in a new tab), section C8. Read Oct 1, 2026.
Applying next year?
For students applying in fall 2027, entering fall 2028
Not announced yet. When we checked Montclair State's admission pages on October 1, 2026, we found no announced changes for fall 2028 entry. The deadlines and rules above are for fall 2027 entry.
Source: Montclair Undergraduate Admissions, How to Apply to Montclair's Undergraduate Programs (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Cost, and what families paid after aid
The published cost of a year at Montclair State, 2026-2027:
| Item | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,588 | $27,924 |
| Fees | $1,222 | $1,222 |
| Loan fee | $72 | $72 |
| Housing (on campus) | $10,838 | $10,838 |
| Food | $6,612 | $6,612 |
| Books | $1,330 | $1,330 |
| Travel | $1,380 | $1,380 |
| Miscellaneous | $2,430 | $2,430 |
| Total | $40,472 | $51,808 |
For a full-time undergraduate in a bachelor's program living on campus, fall and spring. Montclair's figures are estimates; if you apply for aid, the Financial Aid Office sets a personal cost of attendance.
Source: Montclair Tuition and Fees, Undergraduate Student Costs (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Average net price per year, by family income, 2023-24:
| Family income | Paid after grants |
|---|---|
| $0 to $30,000 | $10,880 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $11,532 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $16,388 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $22,058 |
| Over $110,000 | $25,573 |
| All incomes | $15,566 |
What first-year, full-time, in-state students who received federal aid paid after grants and scholarships, by family income, in 2023-24, the latest year the Department of Education publishes. Your own price comes from Montclair's aid offer.
Source: College Scorecard, U.S. Department of Education (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Similar schools
Chosen for how close each is to Montclair State University on acceptance rate, public or private, location and majors offered.
Temple UniversityPhiladelphia, PA · Public86.2% admitted$28,198 average net price
Rowan UniversityGlassboro, NJ · Public76.5% admitted$22,408 average net price
University at BuffaloBuffalo, NY · Public80.6% admitted$20,995 average net price
University of KansasLawrence, KS · Public92.6% admitted$18,059 average net price
University of CincinnatiCincinnati, OH · Public88% admitted$25,648 average net price
Admitted: each school's latest first-year acceptance rate, so the year can differ from school to school; each school's page names its year and source. Average net price: what federal aid recipients paid per year after grants, 2023-24, and the in-state figure for a public university.