Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ · Public
Test scores
Admitted students score between 910 and 1210 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
Popular programs at Montclair State University
Bachelor’s degree programs ranked by Stairway Ranking — a composite letter grade comparing this school’s program against every other school’s in the same major nationally. Ties broken alphabetically.
| # | Program | Stairway Ranking | Graduates/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 571 | |
| 2 | Research and Experimental Psychology. | 423 | |
| 3 | Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | 271 | |
| 4 | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | 182 | |
| 5 | Communication and Media Studies. | 170 | |
| 6 | Radio, Television, and Digital Communication. | 158 | |
| 7 | Biology, General. | 141 | |
| 8 | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 132 | |
| 9 | Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | 122 | |
| 10 | Accounting and Related Services. | 104 | |
| 11 | English Language and Literature, General. | 99 | |
| 12 | Design and Applied Arts. | 86 | |
| 13 | Public Health. | 81 | |
| 14 | Nutrition Sciences. | 74 | |
| 15 | Political Science and Government. | 72 | |
| 16 | Economics. | 65 | |
| 17 | Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | 61 | |
| 18 | Music. | 59 | |
| 19 | Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services. | 55 | |
| 20 | History. | 55 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Montclair State University?
Montclair State University has an acceptance rate of 88% according to the most recent U.S. Department of Education data.
What SAT score do I need for Montclair State University?
Admitted students at Montclair State University typically score between 910 and 1210 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does Montclair State University cost?
The average net price (after grants and scholarships) at Montclair State University is approximately $15,566 per year.
What is the graduation rate at Montclair State University?
4-year graduation rate data for Montclair State University is not currently published.
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Data: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Last updated 5/1/2026.
