- Acceptance rate: 70% for fall 2024
- Average net price: $18,522 a year (2022–23)
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Bloomfield College of Montclair State University reported an acceptance rate of 70% for fall 2024.
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Bloomfield College of Montclair State University GPA requirements
Bloomfield College of Montclair State University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Bloomfield College of Montclair State University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Bloomfield College of Montclair State University acceptance rate
Bloomfield College of Montclair State University admitted 1,113 of 1,596 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 70%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Bloomfield College of Montclair State University (formerly Bloomfield College) is a public 4-year university in Bloomfield, New Jersey, with 799 undergraduates.
Admission requirements
What Bloomfield College of Montclair State University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Considered if submitted |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
Bloomfield College of Montclair State University didn't report SAT or ACT scores for its fall 2024 first-year students.
AP credit
Bloomfield College of Montclair State University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $18,522 a year at Bloomfield College of Montclair State University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Is a 3.0 GPA good enough for Bloomfield College of Montclair State University?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Bloomfield College of Montclair State University admitted 70% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
How important is GPA for getting into Bloomfield College of Montclair State University?
A lot: Bloomfield College of Montclair State University requires high school GPA, high school record and recommendations. It considers high school class rank, college preparatory program, test scores and demonstration of competencies if you send them. It doesn't consider essay or personal statement, other tests, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What GPA does Bloomfield College of Montclair State University look for?
Bloomfield College of Montclair State University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
What percent of applicants does Bloomfield College of Montclair State University accept?
Bloomfield College of Montclair State University's acceptance rate was 70% for fall 2024: it admitted 1,113 of 1,596 first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education.
Is Bloomfield College of Montclair State University test optional?
Check Bloomfield College of Montclair State University's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Bloomfield College of Montclair State University was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024).
How hard is it to get into Bloomfield College of Montclair State University?
Moderately selective: more than half of applicants got in. Bloomfield College of Montclair State University admitted 70% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
Does Bloomfield College of Montclair State University ask for a personal statement?
No. Bloomfield College of Montclair State University doesn't consider a personal statement or essay, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Can you get college credit for AP scores at Bloomfield College of Montclair State University?
Yes. Bloomfield College of Montclair State University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
What is the average net price at Bloomfield College of Montclair State University?
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $18,522 a year at Bloomfield College of Montclair State University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does it matter at Bloomfield College of Montclair State University if a parent went there?
No. Bloomfield College of Montclair State University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Sources
- College Navigator: Bloomfield College of Montclair State UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
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