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Montclair State University

Montclair State University
1 Normal Avenue
Montclair, NJ 7042


Fax number: (973) 655-7700
Website: https://www.montclair.edu/
Screen last updated on: February 2024

The admissions information below is valid for the 2023 academic year.

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
Standardized test requirements: SAT I or ACT considered if submitted
School has formalized early decision program: no
School has early action program: yes
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: no

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report important
  • class rank considered
  • recommendations important
  • standardized test scores not considered
  • essay important
Nonacademic criteria:
  • extracurricular activities considered
  • particular talent/ability considered
  • character/personal qualities considered
  • alumni/ae relationship not considered
  • geographical residence not considered
  • state residency not considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment not considered
  • minority affiliation not considered
  • volunteer work considered
  • work experience considered
Average secondary school GPA: 3.34
Percent of freshmen who submitted GPA: 91%
Percent of freshmen who submitted class rank: 37%
Combined SAT I middle 50% range: 970 - 1200
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted SAT I scores: 14%

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 21,393
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 19,535
School has a waiting list policy: yes
Number accepting place on waiting list: 557
Number of those on waiting list who were enrolled: 407
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 5%
Admission may be deferred: yes

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