There's a feeling you'll get when you visit our scenic, 250-acre suburban campus. From our 24-hour diner to million-dollar views of the Manhattan skyline, you'll know you've found a place to call home.

Fast Facts

• Founded in 1908
• Scenic suburban campus spanning more than 250 acres in northern New Jersey, just 14 miles west of New York City
• 250 undergraduate majors, minors, concentrations and certificate programs
• Student/faculty ratio: 17:1
• Total student body: 19,464 - 14,464 undergraduate students - 4,033 graduate students
• Almost 5,000 students living on campus
• 17 NCAA Division III athletic teams
• 120 student clubs and organizations
• Unique combined undergraduate/graduate degree programs
• More than 100,000 involved alumni

At Montclair State, the professional, cultural and social opportunities of the world's most dynamic city are only 14 miles away - easily accessible from two on-campus train stations. We also offer study-abroad programs in more than 50 countries and internships at hundreds of organizations in the New York/New Jersey metropolitan area.

Choose an area of study from 250 majors and minors, from Animation and Illustration to Sports Marketing, Mathematics and Music Therapy.

Our vast array of undergraduate programs means you can choose an area of study that ranges from Animation and Illustration to Athletic Training; from Mathematics to Music Therapy.

Montclair State's undergraduate academic programs are administered by a collection of 5 colleges and schools:

In addition to offering a wide array of master's degree and doctoral programs, the Graduate School works in conjunction with the other 5 colleges and schools to offer combined bachelor's/master's programs intended to give special support and guidance to students who intend to pursue both degrees.

We'll help you find the passion that will define your life after graduation - whether you enter the work force or continue on to graduate school. Starting your freshman year, we offer one-on-one counseling, online tools, workshops, internships and job fairs to help you develop new interests, explore majors and apply classroom learning to real-world situations.

As a graduate, you'll join our network of 100,000 successful alumni who are always ready to help a fellow Red Hawk.

College. It's a journey of personal growth - both inside and outside the classroom - that prepares you for a lifetime of success. Montclair State students are meeting new people and exploring new interests through more than 120 student organizations, working out in our 77,000 square foot state-of-the-art recreation center or just relaxing with friends. It's all part of the college experience.

When you make Montclair State your home, you'll join almost 5,000 students who live on campus in our vibrant residence halls, including New Jersey's largest residential and dining complex. From traditional double rooms to apartment-style living and Special Interest Living Communities for freshmen, arts, science and mathematics, emerging leaders, honors students and more, there is a place you can call home.

Montclair State combines the academic excellence of a large university with a strong student focus. With a student-to-faculty ratio of just 17:1, you'll have direct access to professors who are experts in their fields. Your interaction with these distinguished scholars is the foundation of your experience at Montclair State.

Combined Degree Programs

Combined degree programs offer you the opportunity to earn a master's degree quickly and cost-effectively. Up to 12 credits of a program may be applied to both your undergraduate and graduate degrees - at undergraduate tuition rates. If you are on the right track from the start in your class sequence and GPA, you can be admitted to the graduate program in your junior year and won't have to take the GRE.

We offer combined bachelor and master's degree programs in the following fields of study:

• BS/MS in Aquatic and Coastal Sciences
• BS/MAT in Biology
• BS/MS or BS/MAT in Chemistry
• BS/MS in Computer Science
• BA/MAT in English
• BA/MAT in Family and Child Studies
• BA/MAT in Families, Children and School Settings
• BA/MAT in Fine Arts
• BA/MAT in Fine Arts Education
• BA/MAT in French
• BS/MAT in Geoscience
• BA/MAT in Linguistics
• BS/MS or BS/MAT in Mathematics
• BMus/MAT in Music
• BA/MAT in Philosophy
• BS/MAT in Physical Education
• BA/MA of BA/MAT in Psychology
• BA/MAT in Religious Studies
• BA/MAT in Sociology
• BA/MAT in Spanish
• BS/MS in Statistics

Joint Degree Programs

Montclair State has agreements with other area universities that allow high-achieving students to earn combined degrees. Please visit our website for details, GPA and other requirements.

• BS/medical degree in conjunction with the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey
• BS/medical degree in conjunction with the New York Institute of Technology School of Osteopathic Medicine
• BS/PharmD in conjunction with Rutgers University
• BA (Jurisprudence/Pre-Law majors)/law degree from New York Law School

Honors Program

If you have outstanding grades and test scores, we may invite you to participate in our Honors Program. As an Honors student, you can choose from special Honors-only courses, and share in meaningful living, social and learning experiences.

Study Abroad

Montclair State opens the door to a world of enriching, life-changing opportunities. You can choose to study abroad in more than 50 countries, from Argentina to Morocco to Switzerland. We offer year-long and semester-long study abroad and exchange programs, as well as short-term study abroad institutes led by our faculty during school breaks.

As a Red Hawk, you can cheer on our 17 NCAA Division III varsity teams for men and women—and share our pride in five NCAA Division III national championships. Or join the fun as a member of an intramural sports team in everything from hockey to handball.

Men's Varsity Sports

• Baseball
• Basketball
• Football
• Lacrosse
• Soccer
• Swimming & Diving
• Track & Field (Indoor)
• Track & Field (Outdoor)

Women's Varsity Sports

• Basketball
• Field Hockey
• Lacrosse
• Soccer
• Softball
• Swimming & Diving
• Track & Field (Indoor)
• Track & Field (Outdoor)
• Volleyball

A college degree is a great investment. The U.S. Census Bureau estimates that the work/life income of the average worker with a bachelor’s degree will exceed the average total income of a high school graduate by nearly $1 million.

Tuition and Fees

Estimate the total cost of attending Montclair State:

*All fees, tuition and room-and-board charges are subject to change upon approval of the University’s Board of Trustees.

There are a number of financial aid options available to you, including loans, scholarships, grants and work-study programs. To apply for financial aid, complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online at fafsa.ed.gov by March 1, 2014.

Student ambassadors lead tours most weekdays and on select Saturdays. Book your tour online.

Throughout the year, we hold Open House Programs where you can meet other interested students, take a campus tour and meet with faculty members and Financial Aid, Residential Education, Greek Life and Athletics representatives.

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Students at our College of the Arts are professionally trained by renowned working composers, designers, fine artists, actors, musicians, directors, choreographers, conductors and broadcasters. And, because we’re minutes from Manhattan, world-famous guest artists visit each year to share the secrets of their success.

Showcase your talents at the state-of-the-art Alexander Kasser Theater or the Leshowitz Recital Hall at the John J. Cali School of Music—the only university-based music school in New Jersey—or by exhibiting your work at the George Segal Gallery.

The future of media.

Montclair State’s new School of Communication and Media offers groundbreaking programs in communications, television and digital media. Focused coursework, hands-on internship programs and mentoring by top-tier faculty help students develop highly marketable skills.

The College of Education and Human Services can prepare you for a wide variety of professional careers, from teaching to public health. Montclair State has received nationwide recognition as a top school for teacher preparation.

A degree from the College of Education and Human Services can lead to a professional career in schools, government agencies, hospitals, non-profit organizations and private industry. We blend classroom learning with practical experience in disciplines such as:

• Adult Fitness
• Athletic Training
• Child Life Specialist
• Dietetics
• Family and Child Studies
• Families, Children and School Settings
• Family Services
• Food Management
• Gerontology
• Health Education
• Nutrition and Food Science
• Physical Education
• Public Health

Montclair State’s College of Humanities and Social Sciences prepares students for the complexity of life in today’s world. Programs focus on critical thinking, communication skills, problem solving and an in-depth understanding of world cultures, politics and history with special emphasis on languages of emerging global importance.

"The liberal arts and humanities provide the framework for discussions of what we value most. Especially in tough times, the humanities can give us a context for matters of spirit as well as economics."Dr. Gregory L. Waters,
director of the Honors Program

Leading corporations and graduate schools look for people who have studied the liberal arts. They want flexible and adaptive learners who can examine questions from more than one perspective and propose creative solutions.

Genome sequencing. Life sciences. Cryptology. Sustainability. Healthcare. The College of Science and Mathematics welcomes students like you who are eager to explore these and other subjects.

Undergraduate and graduate students collaborate with world-class faculty on research projects covering such diverse topics as Antarctic ice melt, the development of life-saving pharmaceuticals and the discovery of new animal species.

You can also:

• Study at our New Jersey School of Conservation in Stokes State Forest
• Participate in the New Jersey Marine Science Consortium
• Get a combined Undergradate/Graduate degree in: Aquatic and Coastal Sciences, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Geoscience, Mathematics, or Statistics
• Pursue a combined BS/medical degree with the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey and the New York Institute of Technology School of Osteopathic Medicine, or a combined BS/PharmD with Rutgers University

School of Business programs have a single goal: your success. You’ll gain the skills, experiences and knowledge you need to compete successfully in a dynamic global marketplace.

Our educational co-op, internship and action-learning programs offer real world experience that gives you a competitive edge. A network of outstanding faculty, alumni and corporate friends and benefactors can help you leverage your skills to achieve exceptional results.

Montclair State University has prepared thousands of students for a lifetime of professional and personal success. We are unique in offering:

• Academic programs that have earned us the title of “New Jersey’s best public university” (Forbes)
• Opportunities to develop leadership skills and achieve professional goals through a wide range of extracurricular activities
• A vibrant, expansive campus community
• Cutting-edge technologies, such as online study opportunities, that match our students’ learning styles
• Exceptional value for both in-state and out-of-state students

Our campus is a leafy, 250-acre oasis in the town of Montclair, New Jersey, just 14 miles from New York City. With more than 18,500 graduate and undergraduate students in six schools and colleges, we provide the advantages of a large university.

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