Montclair State University
Admissions
Interested in attending Montclair State University?
On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Montclair State University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.
Admission Rates
Is it difficult to get into Montclair State University?
Using the most up-to-date data on record, Montclair State accepted 87% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.
In the most recent year, 23,599 people applied and 20,629 were accepted.
Applied/Accepted
Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Montclair State University:
Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.
Of those accepted, 19% ended up enrolling at Montclair State University, making their yield rate Medium. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.
Application Factors
You can increase your chances of getting into Montclair State University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.
Here are the things Montclair State considers:
Very Important
- Academic GPA
Important
- Application Essay
- Recommendation(s)
- Rigor of Secondary School Record
Considered
- Character/Personal Qualities
- Class Rank
- Extracurricular Activities
- Talent/Ability
- Volunteer Work
- Work Experience
Not Considered
- Alumni/AE Relation
- First Generation
- Geographical Residence
- Level of Applicant's Interest
- Religious Affiliation/Commitment
- Standardized Test Scores
- State Residency
Grades & Testing
Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Montclair State University?
Grades
Students who recently attended Montclair State University as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.36. 12% of freshmen who attended Montclair State were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 31% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.
These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:
High School GPAs
Montclair State is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.
SAT Math Scores
SAT Verb Scores
SAT Composite Scores
Application Deadlines
These are the deadlines for applying to Montclair State University. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.
Regular Admissions
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