Campus & Student Life at Montclair State University

Home to about 16,374 undergraduates in 2020, Montclair State is a very large, public university located in Montclair, New Jersey. A safe, suburban environment can offer many of the amenities of city living without the constant hum. Should you tire of the campus however, Montclair State offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Montclair State can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Montclair State Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

Montclair State Has a Disability Services Site

For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Montclair State Disability Services.

Montclair State for the Military

While not a "service academy", Montclair State does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. There is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Montclair State Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Montclair State for Veterans Guide.

Montclair State offers On-Campus Day Care

For students with young families, Montclair State does offer some day care. Programs like this are often in very high demand, so be sure to inquire as soon as you can.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Montclair State University

Montclair State offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at Montclair State University

Montclair State has a comparatively very large, student body. There were 16,374 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 14,543 (88.8%). Part-time attendance was 1,831 (11.2%).

Montclair State University is Ranked #1,003 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Montclair State is more diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Montclair State #1003 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Montclair State by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Montclair State Diversity Guide.

Montclair State University Competes in the NCAA

Montclair State has a total of 474 student athletes, 300 men and 174 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Montclair State University Athletics