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Montclair State University

Montclair, New Jersey

22,570 Students on Campus
Montclair Location
40,000 Metro Population
22,570 Students on Campus
Montclair Location
40,000 Metro Population

About This Campus

Montclair State University is unique in offering academic programs that have earned us the title of “New Jersey’s best public university” (Forbes), with a wide range of extracurricular activities, a vibrant, expansive campus community, and cutting-edge technologies - all within sight of New York City. Building on a distinguished history dating back to 1908, Montclair State University is a leading institution of higher education in New Jersey. Designated a R2 High Research Activity Doctoral University by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, the University’s 11 colleges and schools serve 21,000 undergraduate and graduate students with more than 300 doctoral, master's and baccalaureate programs in small classes. Situated on a beautiful, 252-acre suburban campus just 12 miles from New York City, Montclair State delivers the instructional and research resources of a large public university in a supportive, sophisticated and diverse academic

Montclair State University offers two train stations that take students to popular destinations, Upper Montclair, NYC, Hoboken, and Newark.

The Global Village houses NSE Students, International Exchange Students, and Montclair students coming from their study abroad semesters.

Montclair State University offers a vibrant assortment of places to explore, a Theater, a Student Recreation Center and a Museum.

Helpful Information

NSE students are welcome to join in Montclair State University's notably diverse student body. In most cases, students may select courses in any of the University's Schools and Departments. Prerequisites must be satisfied for higher level courses. Portfolios may be required for some art classes and auditions may be required for some music or acting classes. On campus housing is required so that NSE students are able to take advantage of Montclair's many campus activities and clubs.

Location Information

Our park-like campus feels relaxed, safe and secluded, but it is only 45 minutes from New York City. Served by two train stations and a bus stop on campus, the university benefits from its proximity to New York City for cultural activities and faculty with in-depth professional expertise in the arts, business and communications fields. Nestled at the foot of the First Watchung Mountain, Montclair (pop. 39,000) offers restaurants, shops, movie theaters, an art museum and vibrant arts venues.

Academics

TERM DATES:

Fall Start Date: 08/29/2025 - Fall End Date: 12/17/2025

Spring Start Date: 01/16/2026 - Spring End Date: 05/04/2026

CLOSED PROGRAMS:

Students may not enroll in accounting, nursing, and most education courses due to certification requirements within the department. Students cannot enroll in classes at the Bloomfield Campus.

RESTRICTED/LIMITED PROGRAMS:

Students may not enroll in accounting, nursing, and most education courses due to certification requirements within the department. Students cannot enroll in classes at the Bloomfield Campus.

OPTIONS:

Honors Access: Yes

UNDERGRADUATE MAJORS OPEN TO NSE STUDENTS:

Conditions

GPA AND OTHER ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS:
EXCHANGE PREFERENCES:
  • Full Year Exchange: Accepted
  • Single Term Exchange: Accepted
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS (Visa Students):
  • Receive from Canada: Will Accept Home Pay
  • Does your campus accept International Students (those already in the U.S. on a student visa)?Home
CANADIAN EXCHANGE:
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  • Accept international students studying in Canada on a visa? - Yes
  • Accept Canadian students on J1 visa or F1 visa? - J1 Visa F1 Visa

Tuition/Finance

Figures per Semester are current as of 12/15/2025
TUITION:
  • Campus Budget
  • Fees are subject to change without notice
  • Home Tuition Payment: Available
  • Away Tuition Payment: Not Available
MAXIMUM CREDIT HOURS PER SEMESTER:
  • Home Payment: 18
  • Host Payment: 18

Canadian students may incur additional fees relating to their student visa and services provided by the International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS) office.

Financial Aid for NSE Students. Regardless of Payment Plan, financial aid is awarded by and disbursed from your home campus.

Room/Meals

Figures per Semester are current as of 12/15/2025
ON-CAMPUS HOUSING PER SEMESER:
  • Is on-campus housing available? Yes
  • Is on-campus living required? No
  • Number of reserved housing spaces: 50
  • Average Room Cost (per term): $6000
  • On-Campus Housing
Off-CAMPUS HOUSING:
NOTES ABOUT ON-CAMPUS HOUSING:

Estimated per semester housing costs will be roughly $6,000-$6,500 for a shared room (one roommate) in the Global Village to $7,000-$7,500 for a single room in the Global Village. All of these rooms are apartment style with fully functioning kitchens, a shared bathroom among suite mates (maximum 4), and shared common space in the suite.

MEAL PLANS:
  • Are meal plans available on campus? Yes
  • Is a meal plan purchase required for on-campus, non-apartment residence halls? Yes
  • Average Meal Plan Cost (per term): $3850
  • Campus Meal Plans
NOTES ABOUT MEAL PLANS:

For Global Village students, meal plans are optional, ranging from $3,000 for unlimited meals to the minimum $250 Flex Dollar Meal Plan.

Fees are subject to change without notice.

Chance of Acceptance

Priority Placements for Academic Year 26/27

If this is your top choice campus...

Home Tuition Payment Plan

Excellent

This campus accepts most (75%+) applicants. You may want to consider adding alternate choice campuses marked as OPEN or EXCELLENT to ensure placement.

Away Tuition Payment Plan

N/A

This campus is not accepting students on this tuition payment plan.

If this is your alternate choice campus...

Home Tuition Payment Plan

Excellent

This campus accepts most (75%+) applicants. You may want to consider adding alternate choice campuses marked as OPEN or EXCELLENT to ensure placement.

Away Tuition Payment Plan

N/A

This campus is not accepting students on this tuition payment plan.

Resources

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