Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ · public
Official site ↗Admissions
| Admit rate | 87.4% |
| Applicants | — |
| Middle-50% SAT | 940–1225 |
| Middle-50% ACT | —–— |
| Avg GPA | — |
| Test policy | — |
| Avg net price / yr | $14,159 |
| Grad rate | 64% |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $61,415 |
| Source | scorecard_bulk · 2025 |
Application requirements
| Early Action | 2025-12-01 |
| Regular / Rolling | Rolling |
| Application fee | $65 (US) · $65 (intl) |
| Personal essay | Not required |
| Test policy | never required |
| Mid-year report | Required |
Source: Common App first-year Requirements Grid, 2025-26 cycle. Confirm on the college's site — requirements can change mid-cycle.
Supplemental essays
- Explain your reasons for seeking admission to Montclair State University, including what you believe are your academic strengths and interests. Be sure to explain any situations that may have had an impact, either positively or negatively, on your academic record.
- Please discuss why you wish to study your program of choice in the College of the Arts at Montclair. Be sure to include highlights of your experience related to your chosen academic program and how those experiences have shaped your current career goals.
- Submit a Personal Statement that demonstrates what you have learned through formal education and/or life experiences.
- Please provide a brief personal statement describing why you wish to pursue a career in Nursing.
- Providing an essay is optional. Should you choose to upload an essay, please provide a brief description of your educational goals. Be sure to explain any discrepancies that may be reflected on your transcript.
- Providing an essay is optional. Please provide a brief personal statement describing why you wish to pursue a career in Nursing.
- Providing an essay is mandatory. In 500 words or less, tell us why you would like to become a teacher. What experiences have motivated you to choose this career path? Please use the Montclair Portrait of a Teacher to help guide you with the writing of this essay.· ~500 words
Copied verbatim from the school's official admissions page (2025-26 cycle).