Applying to Montclair State

Acceptance RateSAT Median
91.31% 1,080
Montclair State University's acceptance rate is 91.31% for 2023 admission. A total of 21,393 students applied and 19,535 were admitted to the school. Judging by the acceptance rate, it is relatively easy (higher than the national average) to get into Montclair State.
Montclair State's acceptance rate places 25th out of 52 New Jersey colleges with competitive admission.
The median SAT score is 1,080 at Montclair State. Montclair State's SAT score ranks 18th out of 22 New Jersey colleges that consider SAT score for admission.
To apply to Montclair State, recommendations and personal statement (or essay) are required to submit. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered (required).
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Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2022-23, the acceptance rate of Montclair State University is 91.31% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 20.20%. 8,076 men and 13,317 women applied to Montclair State and 7,211 men and 12,324 women students were accepted.
Among them, 1,633 men and 2,313 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Montclair State.
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at Montclair State
TotalMenWomenAnother GenderGender Unknown
Applicants21,3938,07613,31700
Admitted19,5357,21112,32400
Enrolled3,9461,6332,31300
Acceptance Rate 91.31%89.29%92.54%--
Yield 20.20%22.65%18.77%--
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Montclair State University 2023 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2023, 553 students (14% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores
The median SAT score is 1,080 with 550 SAT EBRW and 530 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 610 and the 25th percentile is 480. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 590 and 25th percentile is 470 .
2023 SAT and ACT Scores at Montclair State
25th Percentile50th Percentile (Median)75th Percentile
SAT Total95010801200
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing480550610
SAT Math470530590
ACT Composite000
ACT Math000
ACT English000
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type

For the academic year 2022-23, total 3,946 first-year students enrolled in Montclair State. The proportion of full-time students is 99.90% and part-time students is 0.10%.
By gender, the proportion of men students is 41.38% and women students is 58.62%.
The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at Montclair State.
First-Year Students by Gender and Enrolled Type at Montclair State
TotalMenWomenAnother GenderGender Unknown
Total3,9461,6332,31300
Full-time3,9421,6312,31100
Part-time42200
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), Completion of College Preparatory Program, Recommendations, English Proficiency Test, and Personal statement or essay to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at Montclair State. The english proficiency test is reqired .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Montclair State University.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
Montclair State Admission Requirements
High School GPARequired
High School RankConsidered, if submitted
High School Record (or Transcript)Required
Completion of College Preparatory ProgramRequired
RecommendationsRequired
Formal Demonstration of CompetenciesConsidered, if submitted
SAT / ACTConsidered, if submitted
English Proficiency TestRequired
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)Not Considered
Work experienceConsidered, if submitted
Personal statement or essayRequired
Legacy statusNot Considered

General Admissions Information

The application fee is $65 for undergraduate schools and $60 for graduate schools of Montclair State University. The next table provides general admission information for applying to Montclair State.
Admission Information for Applying to Montclair State
Open Admission PolicyNo
Undergraduate Application Fees$65
Graduate Application Fees$60
Admission Informationwww.montclair.edu/university-admissions/
Online Applicationapply.montclair.edu/apply/
Calendar SystemSemester
Credits AcceptedDual Credits, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered2-Years Certificate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Doctoral (Research), Doctoral (Professional Practice)
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