Montclair State University
Montclair State University (MSU) is a public research university in Montclair, New Jersey, with campuses in Clifton and Little Falls. As of fall 2018, Montclair State was the second-largest public university in New Jersey by student enrollment. As of November 2021, the university had an enrollment of 21,005 students: 16,374 undergraduate students and 4,631 graduate students. The university is classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity". The campus covers approximately 252 acres (1.02 km2). The university offers more than 300 majors, specializations, and concentrations.
Quick Facts
About University
Montclair State University is located in New Jersey, about 14 miles west of New York City. Montclair students can choose from 300 academic programs, including master's degrees in business, education, and fine arts. Montclair students can make the most of their education by visiting the Center for Career Services and Cooperative Learning, which helps them plan for the future, find jobs and internships, and explore the industries they are likely to enter after graduation.
Students can get involved in and outside of school life by exploring more than 200 clubs, joining Greek life, or simply participating in "Red Hawk Friday," where students show school spirit by wearing Montclair apparel. Student-athletes can play at the intramural, club, and adult levels. The Montclair Red Hawks have more than 15 intercollegiate sports teams that compete in the NCAA Division III New Jersey Athletic Conference. Bruce Willis, star of the films "Die Hard" and "Pulp Fiction," attended Montclair and later received an honorary degree.
Academic Programs
Taught in EnglishCollege of Humanities and Social Sciences
Specific directions for this program have not been defined yet.
College of Science and Mathematics
Specific directions for this program have not been defined yet.
School of Nursing
Specific directions for this program have not been defined yet.
College for Community Health
Specific directions for this program have not been defined yet.
College of the Arts
Specific directions for this program have not been defined yet.
School of Communication and Media
Specific directions for this program have not been defined yet.
Intakes & Deadlines
Available intake periods for application
Spring 2025
Spring 2025
Spring 2026
Spring 2026
Fall 2025
Fall 2025
Fall 2026
Fall 2026
Admission Requirements
Bachelor's Degree
Basic Requirements
3.2
English Language Level
6
70
48
95
How to Enroll
Follow these steps to apply Montclair State University
Submitting an application online
Once you submit your application, you will see instructions for paying the $65 nonrefundable application fee (or requesting a fee waiver) on the status page of your application portal. Application fee waivers are currently based on financial need. For information on how to obtain a fee waiver based on financial need, please see the Certification and Signature section of your Montclair State University application and the Profile section of the Common App. If you are applying to a program with an audition fee (Dance, Music, Music Therapy, Musical Theatre, Theatre), you will also see and be able to pay the audition fee on your status page. There are two ways to submit an application: Application to Montclair State University or Common App
Submitting an official transcript of your high school diploma
Provide an official high school transcript and a letter of recommendation from your advisor. Materials can be sent by mail or fax: Office of Undergraduate Admissions Montclair State University 1 Normal Avenue, Cole Hall Montclair, NJ 07043 Fax: 973-655-7700 You may also submit an unofficial transcript for admissions purposes, but a final official transcript will be required for admission. Upload your unofficial transcript to the Application Portal at . For most majors, a letter of recommendation is not required, but is highly recommended. Please note that Dance, Musical Theatre, and Theatre require two letters of recommendation. One of your letters of recommendation must be specific to your major.
Loading Personal Statement and additional materials
Complete and Upload Your Essay/Personal Statement. You will be able to upload your Essay/Personal Statement before you submit your application. Essay prompts vary by major. You can view your major's essay prompts here . If you would like to submit a resume or a list of extracurricular activities you have participated in, you can upload this document to your application or on the status page after submitting your application. Please note that a resume is required for Dance, Musical Theatre, and Theatre programs, but is optional for all other programs.
Providing test results
Official SAT or ACT scores are not required. Students taking the SAT should enter the CEEB code (002520). Students taking the ACT should enter the ACT school code (2572).
Obtaining a visa
A student visa to the USA F-1 is issued for academic studies in the USA (long-term study). Purpose of the trip: study at accredited colleges and universities in the USA, private high schools or language schools. If the study takes more than 18 hours per week. Students planning to attend Montclair State University on an F-1 visa should provide the necessary financial documentation as soon as possible so that the appropriate immigration forms can be issued. For Fall 2024 students who wish to apply for an I-20, the application process will open in mid-March. You will receive an email with instructions once the I-20 application is available.
Cost of Study
Full breakdown of tuition and living costs
Campus Life
Facilities and student experience
• Panzer Athletic Center
World-class facility
• Yogi Berra Stadium
World-class facility
• MSU Softball Stadium
World-class facility
• Panzer Athletic Center Pool
World-class facility
• MSU Soccer Park
World-class facility
• Sprague Field
World-class facility
• School of Communications/Center of Cooperative Media
World-class facility
• Center for Computing and Information Science
World-class facility
• Center for Business Analytics and Innovative Technologies (CBAIT)
World-class facility