More selective than 29% of New Jersey colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
8% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Montclair State University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
High school GPA of Montclair State University first-year students
Share of fall 2025 first-year students in each high school GPA range; the average was 3.35. Colleges report GPAs as they record them, weighted or not.
94% of first-year students reported a high school GPA.
Items C11-C12; enrolled students, not admitted students. Common Data Set 2025-26 (fall 2025 first-year students), published by the college.
Early decision, early action and the waitlist
You hear early and can still apply elsewhere.
Items C2, C21-C22. Common Data Set 2025-26 (fall 2025 first-year students), published by the college.
Montclair State University SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Montclair State University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 480 | 620 |
| SAT math | 430 | 590 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 910 | 1210 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Montclair State University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 88% | 480–620 | 430–590 | — | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 87% | 480–620 | 460–605 | — | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Montclair State University compared with other New Jersey colleges?
Montclair State University has the 25th-lowest acceptance rate of 35 New Jersey colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Rider University | 79% | 61% | $24,792 |
| 22 | Georgian Court University | 79% | 54% | $19,285 |
| 23 | Centenary University | 83% | 56% | $20,503 |
| 24 | Yeshiva Gedolah Keren Hatorah | 86% | 87% | $13,777 |
| 25 | Montclair State University | 88% | 65% | $15,566 |
| 26 | Stockton University | 89% | 69% | $20,670 |
| 27 | Monmouth University | 89% | 72% | $30,988 |
| 28 | William Paterson University of New Jersey | 90% | 44% | $18,745 |
| 29 | Saint Peter's University | 90% | 58% | $12,199 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All New Jersey colleges →
Who enrolls at Montclair State University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Montclair State University admissions questions
What is the Montclair State University acceptance rate?
Montclair State University accepts 88% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 20,629 of 23,599 applicants were admitted.
Does Montclair State University require the SAT or ACT?
Montclair State University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 8% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Montclair State University?
The middle 50% of Montclair State University enrolled first-year students scored 910–1210 on the SAT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Montclair State University?
20% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (4,039 of 20,629).
Does Montclair State University have early decision?
No. Montclair State University does not offer binding early decision, but it offers non-binding early action (Common Data Set 2025-26).
Is Montclair State University getting harder to get into?
Montclair State University accepted 88% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 87% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; Montclair State University's Common Data Set 2025-26; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Montclair State University overview