Montclair State University

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$12,323

1.99% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$12,026

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

1.51%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

90.6%

18,691 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

20,744

77.2% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

67.3%

2,085 Graduates

About

Montclair State University is a higher education institution located in Passaic County, NJ. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Montclair State University were General Business Administration & Management (625 degrees awarded), Other Research & Experimental Psychology (386 degrees), and General Human Development & Family Studies (262 degrees).

In 2021, 5,506 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Montclair State University. 65.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 34.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (2,577 degrees), 1.82 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (1,419 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Montclair State University is $12,323, which is $−16,669 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,992).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Montclair State University is $12,323, which is $−16,669 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,992).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $12,026.

In 2021, 55% of undergraduate students attending Montclair State University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 46% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$12,323

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Montclair State University was $12,323. The cost of tuition at Montclair State University is $−16,669 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,992).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Montclair State University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$12,026

2021 Value

20.2%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Montclair State University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $12,026. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Montclair State University grew by 20.2%.

This chart compares the average net price of Montclair State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$12,076

Room and Board

$1,240

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Montclair State University was of $12,076 in 2021. The cost of room and board decreased by 16% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,240. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Montclair State University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

55%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

46%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

55% of undergraduate students at Montclair State University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 1.85% with respect to 2020, when 54% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Montclair State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

1.51%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Montclair State University was 1.51%, which represents 73 out of the 4826 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Montclair State University received 18,691 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 57.2% annual growth. Out of those 18,691 applicants, 16,936 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 90.6% acceptance rate.

There were 20,744 students enrolled at Montclair State University in 2021. 13% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Montclair State University has an overall enrollment yield of 20.6%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

90.6%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

16,936

Accepted Out of 18,691

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Montclair State University was 90.6% (16,936 admissions from 18,691 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 82.7%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 57.2%, while admissions grew by 72.3%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Montclair State University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

13%

Submission Percentage (2021)

447

Scores Submitted (2021)

13% of enrolled first-time students at Montclair State University in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Montclair State University had a total enrollment of 20,744 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Montclair State University is 16,020 students and the part-time enrollment is 4,724. This means that 77.2% of students enrolled at Montclair State University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Montclair State University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 42.7% White, 29.3% Hispanic or Latino, 13% Black or African American, 6.58% Asian, 2.9% Two or More Races, 0.149% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.135% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Montclair State University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (24%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (20.8%) and White Male (16.3%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (36.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (15.3%) and White Male (12.6%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

77.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Montclair State University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 20,744 students. The full-time enrollment at Montclair State University is 16,020 and the part-time enrollment is 4,724. This means that 77.2% of students enrolled at Montclair State University are enrolled full-time compared with 76.6% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Montclair State University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

79%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Montclair State University was 79%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (84%), Montclair State University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Montclair State University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
8,857 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
6,069 enrolled students
Black or African American
2,688 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Montclair State University is 42.7% White, 29.3% Hispanic or Latino, 13% Black or African American, 6.58% Asian, 2.9% Two or More Races, 0.149% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.135% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 48.9% White, 15.1% Hispanic or Latino, and 9.56% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 661 students (3.19%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 1,682 more women than men received degrees from Montclair State University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Montclair State University is white (2,577 degrees awarded). There were 1.82 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (1419 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Montclair State University is General Business Administration & Management (625 degrees awarded), followed by Other Research & Experimental Psychology (386 degrees) and General Human Development & Family Studies (262 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Montclair State University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Human Sciences (268 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (409 degrees), and Language & Linguistics (113 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Montclair State University are Elementary & middle school teachers (269,505 people), Other managers (215,062 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (141,008 people), Postsecondary teachers (139,029 people), and Secondary school teachers (120,182 people).

The most specialized majors at Montclair State University in 2021 are Human Sciences (268 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (409 degrees), Language & Linguistics (113 degrees), English (137 degrees), and Communications (295 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Montclair State University are Surgeons, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Physicians, Nurse anesthetists, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Montclair State University are Human Sciences (268 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (409 degrees), Language & Linguistics (113 degrees), English (137 degrees), and Communications (295 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Montclair State University are Elementary & secondary schools (588,734 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (341,056 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (208,482 people), Computer Systems Design (181,946 people), and Legal services (132,100 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Montclair State University.

Most Common (2021)

General Business Administration & Management
625 degree-majors awarded
Other Research & Experimental Psychology
386 degree-majors awarded
General Human Development & Family Studies
262 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Montclair State University was General Business Administration & Management with 625 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Montclair State University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,912

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

3,594

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 1,912 degrees were awarded to men at Montclair State University, which is 0.532 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (3,594).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Montclair State University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 444 degrees were awarded to men at Montclair State University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.884 times less than the 502 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 502 degrees were awarded to men at Montclair State University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.13 times more than the 444 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

45%

100% Completion Time

67%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 45% of students graduating from Montclair State University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 67% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 68% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Montclair State University is Male and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 7.34% of graduates (153 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
2,577 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
1,419 degrees awarded
Black or African American
658 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Montclair State University is white (2,577 degrees awarded). There were 1.82 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (1419 degrees).

4.65% of degree recipients (256 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
1,627 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
988 degrees awarded
White Male
950 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Montclair State University is white female (1,627 degrees awarded). There were 1.65 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (988 degrees).

Operations

Montclair State University has an endowment valued at nearly $51.9M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 753k (1.45%) compared to the 10.4% average return (40.5M on 388M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2021, Montclair State University had a total salary expenditure of 441M. Montclair State University employs 217 Associate professors, 200 Professors and 111 Assistant professors. Most academics at Montclair State University are Male Associate professor (120), Female Professor (101), and Male Professor (99).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Montclair State University are: Business and Financial Operations, with 333 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 273 employees, and Service with 195 employees.

Endowment

$51.9M

2021 Endowment

4.13%

growth from 2020

Montclair State University has an endowment valued at about $51.9M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Montclair State University grew 4.13% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $336M lower than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Montclair State University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Moderate Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$187M

2021 Salaries

5.77%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Montclair State University paid a median of $187M in salaries, which represents 42.4% of their overall expenditure ($441M) and a 5.77% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Doctoral Universities is 234M (42.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$69.8M

Instructional Salaries

614

Number of Employees

In 2021, Montclair State University paid a total of $69.8M to 614 employees working as instructors, which represents 37.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $71M (30.3%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

217 Employees

Business and Financial Operations

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

333 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Montclair State University were Associate professor with 217 employees, Professor with 200 employees, and Assistant professor with 111 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Montclair State University were Business and Financial Operations with 333 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 273 employees, and Service with 195 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Associate professor
Female Professor
Male Professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Montclair State University was Male Associate professor with 120 employees, Female Professor with 101 employees, and Male Professor with 99 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Montclair State University.