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Montclair State University (MSU)
- 1 Normal Avenue - 855 Valley Road
- Montclair, NJ 07043
- OPEID College Code: 00261700
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- General Phone: (973) 655-4000
- University President: Dr. Susan A. Cole
- Website: www.montclair.edu
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral Degree
- Local Area: Large Suburb
- Student Enrollment: 16,736
- College Alias: MSU
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization
- ROTC Army Navy Air Force
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - MSU Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Masters Colleges and Universities (Larger Programs)
- Undergraduate Classification Arts & Sciences Plus Professions, High Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Single Doctoral (Education)
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Higher Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Large Four-Year, Primarily Residential
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.montclair.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $55.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $60.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Required
- Recommendation Consideration Required
- Formal Demonstration of Competencies Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 4,109 | 6,005 | 10,114 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 2,204 (54%) | 3,528 (59%) | 5,732 (57%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 800 (36%) | 1,298 (37%) | 2,098 (37%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 2,053 | 98% |
| ACT ® Exam | - | - |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 450 | 540 |
| SAT ® Math | 460 | 550 |
| SAT ® Writing | 450 | 540 |
| ACT ® Composite | - | - |
| ACT ® English | - | - |
| ACT ® Math | - | - |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: MSU Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 53%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 44% | 16% | 20% | 7% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $3,186 | $3,904 | $3,658 | $4,668 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 2.1% | 1.9% | 3.2% |
| Number in Default | 58 | 56 | 63 |
| Number in Repayment | 2,646 | 2,817 | 1,942 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $8,895 | $8,404 | $7,710 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $16,164 | $13,758 | $12,157 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $9,500 | $9,533 | $9,012 |
| Other Expenses | $3,991 | $3,921 | $3,156 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $9,500 | $9,533 | $9,012 |
| Other Expenses | $3,991 | $3,921 | $3,156 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $5,102 | $3,921 | $4,653 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $23,386 | $22,858 | $20,878 |
| Out of State | $30,655 | $28,212 | $25,325 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $23,386 | $22,858 | $20,878 |
| Out of State | $30,655 | $28,212 | $25,325 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $14,997 | $14,506 | $13,363 |
| Out of State | $22,266 | $19,860 | $17,810 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 16,736 Undergraduate: 13,017 Graduate: 3,719
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 5,991 Female: 10,745
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 4,978 Female: 8,039
- Graduate Gender Male: 1,013 Female: 2,706
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 11,638 Part-Time: 5,098
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 10,880 Part-Time: 2,137
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 758 Part-Time: 2,961
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 748 | 4% |
| American Indian | 34 | 0.2% |
| Black | 1,563 | 9% |
| Asian | 895 | 5% |
| Hispanic | 2,764 | 17% |
| White | 9,669 | 58% |
| Unknown | 1,063 | 6% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 44 | 0.3% |
| Ages 18-19 | 3,568 | 21% |
| Ages 20-21 | 4,115 | 25% |
| Ages 22-24 | 3,708 | 22% |
| Ages 25-29 | 2,388 | 14% |
| Ages 30-34 | 1,036 | 6% |
| Ages 35-39 | 602 | 4% |
| Ages 40-49 | 793 | 5% |
| Ages 50-65 | 432 | 3% |
| Age Over 65 | 40 | 0.2% |
| Age Uknown | 10 | 0.06% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 2,797 | 1,512 | 1,285 |
| Faculty Status | 1,301 | 535 | 766 |
| Tenured Faculty | 361 | 357 | 4 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 1,275 | 509 | 766 |
| Primarily Instruction | 1,275 | 509 | 766 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 109 | 108 | 1 |
| Other Professionals | 449 | 355 | 94 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 964 | 540 | 424 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 649 | 229 | 420 |
| Skilled Crafts | 62 | 62 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 200 | 199 | 1 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $86,966 (503) | $89,180 (274) | $84,316 (229) |
| Professor | $107,086 (178) | $107,832 (106) | $105,988 (72) |
| Associate Professor | $85,359 (144) | $87,217 (83) | $82,831 (61) |
| Assistant Professor | $69,916 (169) | $70,063 (76) | $69,796 (93) |
| Instructor | $47,898 (12) | $49,042 (9) | $44,466 (3) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $103,681 (6) | $104,039 (1) | $103,609 (5) |
| Professor | $121,427 (2) | - (-) | $121,427 (2) |
| Associate Professor | $94,808 (4) | $104,039 (1) | $91,731 (3) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $86,940 (509) | $89,165 (275) | $84,325 (234) |
| Professor | $107,000 (180) | $107,832 (106) | $105,809 (74) |
| Associate Professor | $85,149 (148) | $87,192 (84) | $82,467 (64) |
| Assistant Professor | $69,916 (169) | $70,063 (76) | $69,796 (93) |
| Instructor | $47,898 (12) | $49,042 (9) | $44,466 (3) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 468 | 309 | 159 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 419 | 273 | 146 |
| Baseball | 34 | 34 | - |
| Basketball | 38 | 21 | 17 |
| Field Hocky | 23 | - | 23 |
| Football | 90 | 90 | - |
| Lacrosse | 58 | 41 | 17 |
| Soccer | 52 | 29 | 23 |
| Softball | 21 | - | 21 |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 33 | 16 | 17 |
| Track and Field, Indoor | 58 | 41 | 17 |
| Track and Field, Outdoor | 49 | 37 | 12 |
| Volleyball | 12 | - | 12 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $42,434 | $38,792 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $5,810 | $4,176 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 63 | 37 | 26 |
| Baseball | 6 | 6 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 5 | 5 | - |
| Basketball | 8 | 5 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 4 | 2 |
| Field Hocky | 4 | - | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | - | 3 |
| Football | 10 | 10 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 9 | 9 | - |
| Lacrosse | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Soccer | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Softball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Track and Field, Indoor | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Track and Field, Outdoor | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Volleyball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 81%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 52%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 61% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 52% |
| Female | 67% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 74% |
| American Indian | 50% |
| Black | 53% |
| Asian | 57% |
| Hispanic | 57% |
| White | 64% |
| Unknown | 62% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 27% |
| 5 Years | 54% |
| 6 Years | 61% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 1 | 5 |
| Drug Related | 30 | 29 |
| Liquor Related | 113 | 124 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Weapons Related | - | 1 |
| Drug Related | 26 | 19 |
| Liquor Related | 113 | 122 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 5 | 8 |
| Robbery | 1 | 1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 2 | 4 |
| Burglary | 41 | 40 |
| Vehicle Theft | 3 | 12 |
| Arson | - | 1 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 5 | 7 |
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | 1 |
| Burglary | 27 | 25 |
| Arson | - | 1 |
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