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Montclair, NJ · Newark, NJ
| Montclair State University | Rutgers University-Newark | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $15,566/yr | $19,703/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $10,880/yr | $16,420/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $22,000 | $21,500 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $11,532/yr | $16,338/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $16,388/yr | $17,806/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $22,058/yr | $22,867/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $25,573/yr | $33,018/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $233/mo | $228/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $16,730/yr | $16,074/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $15,674/yr | $18,722/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,250/yr | $1,418/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $3,560/yr | $4,458/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $28,305/yr | $35,654/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $15,912/yr | $17,250/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $26,022/yr | $36,762/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 47% | 59% |
| Students taking federal loans | 41% | 32% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 88% | 71% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 910–1210 | No data reported |
| SAT average | 1070 | No data reported |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 23,599 | 17,779 |
| Students accepted | 20,629 | 13,997 |
| Students who enrolled | 4,039 | 1,408 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 20% | 10% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 8% | No data reported |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Required | Required |
| Recommendation letters | Required | Not considered |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Required | Required |
| Demonstrated competencies | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 65% | 64% |
| Freshmen who come back | 78% | 84% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $61,415/yr | $74,479/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $38,809–$84,277 | $49,127–$107,416 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 69% | 71% |
| White students graduating | 70% | 65% |
| Black students graduating | 58% | 57% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 61% | 59% |
| Asian students graduating | 69% | 77% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $47,944/yr | $61,263/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 79% | 83% |
| Graduate on time | 46% | 42% |
| Pell students who graduate | 62% | 64% |
| First-gen students who finish | 68% | 71% |
| Low-income students who finish | 65% | 71% |
| Students who transfer out | 20% | 18% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $56,215/yr | $67,665/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Business, Management & Marketing 20% · Psychology 12% · Visual & Performing Arts 12% | Business, Management & Marketing 40% · Biological & Biomedical Sciences 13% · Psychology 12% |
| Most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 20% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 40% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Psychology — 12% of degrees | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 13% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Visual & Performing Arts — 12% of degrees | Psychology — 12% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Communication & Journalism — 8% of degrees | Homeland Security & Protective Services — 8% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies — 6% of degrees | Computer & Information Sciences — 6% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $104,219/yr | Business Administration, Management and Operations — $114,572/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 11% | 20% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 18,376 | 7,709 |
| Students per professor | 18 : 1 | 14 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 4,663 | 3,326 |
| Average professor pay | $12,540/mo | $16,467/mo |
| Full-time professors | 34% | 59% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Middle States Commission on Higher Education | Middle States Commission on Higher Education |
| Median family income | $40,178 | $43,360 |
| Setting | Suburb (large) | City (large) |
| Location | Montclair, NJ | Newark, NJ |
| Region | Mid East | Mid East |
| Founded | 1908 | 1936 |
| Public or private | Public | Public |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity | Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Branch campus |
| International students | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Men | 41% | 47% |
| Women | 59% | 53% |
| White students | 32% | 20% |
| Black students | 13% | 18% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 41% | 36% |
| Asian students | 6.1% | 19% |
| Two or more races | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Other / not reported | 4.5% | 2% |
| Special type | None | None |
| First-generation students | 41% | 35% |
| Part-time students | 6.5% | 9.9% |
| Students age 25+ | 8.4% | 17% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $9,193/yr | $20,911/yr |
| Endowment | $61.6M | $250.9M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 5,093 | 2,015 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $11,222/yr | $9,550/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $5,600/yr | $5,510/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | Varies by week | Varies by week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | Yes | Yes |
| ROTC | No | Yes — Army, Air Force |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | No | No |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | Yes | Yes |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | Yes | Yes |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division III with football | NCAA Division III without football |
| Football team | Yes | No |
| Varsity teams | 19 | 10 |
| Student athletes | 542 | 238 |
| Athletic scholarships | $0 | $0 |
| Athletics budget | $10.0M | $3.6M |
| Athletics revenue | $10.0M | $3.6M |
| Recruiting spend | $371,308 | $36,481 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.