MONTCLAIR STATE UNIVERSITY

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Montclair State University

School Overview

The school's main campus is located at the edge of a large city (in Upper Montclair, NJ). The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Doctoral degree.

Contacting the School

Valley Rd And Normal Ave
Upper Montclair, NJ 07043-1624
Main Phone: (973) 655-4000
Web Site: www.montclair.edu

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 11,259 (full-time equivalent) students. 95.6% of students attend full-time, while 4.4% attend part-time. In Fall 2002, 618 male students and 928 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 40% of the student body, while females made up 60%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (11)%, Hispanic (13)%, and Asian (5)%.

School Selectivity

In the class starting in 2002, 53% of applicants were admitted.

Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 450. One quarter of students scored at least 550.

Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 460 or higher. One fourth of students scored 570 or higher.

Degree Levels

Bachelor's Degree
Certificate, Post-Bachelor's
Master's Degree
Certificate, Post-Master's
Doctor's Degree

Degree Programs

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Area Cultural And Ethnic Studies

Cultural And Ethnic Studies

Business And Management

Business Administration

Communications

Computer

Computer And Information Sciences

Education

English Language And Literature

General English Language

Environmental Conservation

Natural Resources Conservation

Health Care

History And Social Sciences

Home Economics

General Home Economics

Humanities And Liberal Arts

Liberal Arts

Interdisciplinary Studies

Other Interdisciplinary Studies

Law School And Legal

Law And Legal

Leisure Recreation And Fitness

Facility Management

Life Sciences

Literature And Language

Mathematics

Performing And Visual Arts

Philosophy And Religion

Physical Sciences

Psychology

School Accreditation

Montclair State University reports that it is nationally accredited. Accreditation is by an agency recognized by the US Dept. of Education.

Montclair State University is accredited regionally. The school is state accredited.

Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid

Montclair State University belongs to the following athletic conferences:

New Jersey Athletic Conference (for football, basketball, baseball, and track & field).

The school offers financial aid to athletes for football, basketball, baseball, and track & field.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

Remedial assistance
AP credits
Credit for life experience
Distance learning options
Study abroad

Financial Flexibility

Student employment services
Work-study (Co-op)
Career counseling
Placement services for graduates
On-campus day Care

Cost of Attending

In-State, Living On Campus:	$ 17,008
In-State, Living With Family:	$ 9,672
Out of State, Living On Campus:	$ 19,760

Admission Requirements

The school does not offer open admission; requirements include:

Required:

High-school GPA is required.
Secondary school rank is required.
Secondary school record is required.
Standardized test scores are required.
Recommendations are required.
A college preparatory program is required.
A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is required.
The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.

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