- Acceptance rate: 88% for fall 2024
- Average high school GPA: 3.33, as reported by the college for 2024–25
- SAT, middle 50%: 480–620 reading and writing, 430–590 math
- Average net price: $13,880 a year (2022–23)
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Type your GPA to compare it with what Montclair State University reported: an average GPA of 3.33 (2024–25) and an acceptance rate of 88% for fall 2024.
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A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Montclair State University reviews each application.
Montclair State University average GPA
Montclair State University reported an average high school GPA of 3.33 for its first-year students, in its 2024–25 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether it's weighted or unweighted.
How their high school GPAs were spread:
| High school GPA | Share of first-year students |
|---|---|
| 4.0 | |
| 3.75–3.99 | |
| 3.50–3.74 | |
| 3.25–3.49 | |
| 3.00–3.24 | |
| 2.50–2.99 | |
| 2.00–2.49 | |
| 1.00–1.99 |
An average, not a cutoffColleges calculate GPA in different ways, so these figures can't be compared directly with your own GPA.
Montclair State University acceptance rate
Montclair State University admitted 23,076 of 26,257 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 88%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Montclair State University is a public 4-year university in Montclair, New Jersey, with 18,712 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Montclair State University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 480 | 550 | 620 |
| SAT Math | 430 | 520 | 590 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1070 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What 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 |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Required |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Required |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | 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 |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
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 doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $13,880 a year at 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
How hard is it to get into Montclair State University?
Not very selective: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Montclair State University admitted 88% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What percent of applicants does Montclair State University accept?
Montclair State University's acceptance rate was 88% for fall 2024: it admitted 23,076 of 26,257 first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education.
What share of Montclair State University students had a 3.5 GPA or higher?
41.1% of Montclair State University's first-year students who submitted a high school GPA had 3.50 or higher, and the largest group (24.4%) had 2.50–2.99, as the college reported in its 2024–25 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether these GPAs are weighted or unweighted.
What GPA does Montclair State University look for?
Montclair State University doesn't set a minimum GPA we could verify. Its first-year students averaged 3.33, as reported by the college in its 2024–25 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether that average is weighted or unweighted.
What are Montclair State University's SAT score ranges?
The middle 50% of Montclair State University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 480–620 in reading and writing and 430–590 in math, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
Is Montclair State University test optional?
Check Montclair State University's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Montclair State University was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 9% sent SAT scores.
Is a 3.0 GPA good enough for Montclair State University?
It would be within the usual range there: 25.7% of Montclair State University's first-year students who submitted a GPA had one below 3.0, as the college reported in its 2024–25 Common Data Set, and it admitted 88% of applicants for fall 2024. Colleges calculate GPA in different ways, so compare on the same scale and look at your courses and test scores too.
How much does GPA matter at Montclair State University?
A lot: Montclair State University requires high school GPA, high school record, college preparatory program, recommendations and essay or personal statement. It considers high school class rank, test scores, demonstration of competencies and work experience if you send them. It doesn't consider other tests and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Montclair State University give credit for AP exams?
Yes. Montclair State University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, it said in its report to 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 Montclair State University?
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $13,880 a year at 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.
Before you apply, check Montclair State University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: 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.
- Montclair State University Common Data Set 2024–25Montclair State University: average high school GPA of first-year students and how their GPAs were spread.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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