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
  • Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Highest Degree: Doctoral - Research
  • Local Area: Large Suburb
  • Student Enrollment: 18,171
  • College Alias: MSU
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    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
Accreditation
  • Middle States Commission on Higher Education
    Facilities and Programs Offered
  • Library Available
    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
 
 
 
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    Admission Fees Fall 2009
  • Undergraduate Application Fee: $60.00
  • 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 2009
 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants5,4897,98013,469
Number Granted Admission (%)2,479 (45%)3,853 (48%)6,332 (47%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)824 (33%)1,293 (34%)2,117 (33%)
 
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2009
 NumberPercent (%)
SAT ® Exam2,07198%
ACT ® Exam--
 
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2009
 25th Percentile75th Percentile
SAT ® Critical Reading440540
SAT ® Math460550
SAT ® Writing450550
 
ACT ® Composite--
ACT ® English--
ACT ® Math--
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
 
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
 LoanFederal GrantState/Local GrantInstitutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving62%29%31%7%
Avg Amount Receiving$8,343$4,166$4,463$5,185
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200820072006
Default Rate (%)2.8%3.2%2.1%
Number in Default688458
Number in Repayment2,4262,6242,646
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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2009-102008-092007-08
Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
In-District Tuition and Fees$9,674$9,428$8,895
In-State Tuition and Fees$9,674$9,428$8,895
Out of State Tuition and Fees$17,685$17,208$16,164
Books and Supplies$1,200$1,200$1,000
 
Housing Expenses
On Campus
Room and Board$10,838$10,050$9,500
Other Expenses$4,062$3,637$2,721
Off Campus
Room and Board$10,640$10,050$9,500
Other Expenses$4,062$3,637$2,721
Off Campus with Family
Other Expenses$4,062$3,637$2,721
 
Total Expenses
On Campus
In-District$25,774$24,315$22,116
In-State$25,774$24,315$22,116
Out of State$33,785$32,095$29,385
Off Campus
In-District$25,576$24,315$22,116
In-State$25,576$24,315$22,116
Out of State$33,587$32,095$29,385
Off Campus with Family
In-District$14,936$14,265$12,616
In-State$14,936$14,265$12,616
Out of State$22,947$22,045$19,885
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
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The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
 CertificateBachelorMasterDoctor
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biochemistry-16--
Biology-14114-
Molecular Biology22112-
 
Business and Marketing Studies
Business Administration1466115-
Hospitality Administration and Management-4--
 
Communications and Journalism
Communication-8412-
Radio and Television-34--
 
Computer and Information Sciences
Computer12011-
Information Technology-11--
 
Education
Business Teacher Education----
Counseling and Guidance Services--91-
Drama and Dance Teacher Education-4--
Education6-1412
Education Administration--97-
Education, Early Childhood Special Education Programs--3-
Education, Other--10-
Education, Teaching Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities--10-
Educational and Instructional Media Design--2-
Health Teacher Education51094-
Mathematics Teacher Education3-12-
Physical Education-149-
Reading Teacher Education--19-
Special Education Teaching--25-
Student Counseling and Personnel Services, Other5---
Teacher and Professional Development, Other---2
Teaching English As Second Language Instructor6---
Technology Teacher Education Teacher Education--1-
 
English Language and Literature
English Language and Literature-17210-
 
Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies
Womens Studies-5--
 
Family and Consumer Sciences
Family and Consumer Sciences-364--
Foods, Nutrition, Other----
Nutrition and Wellness Studies26415-
 
Foreign Languages and Literature
French Language and Literature-92-
Italian Language and Literature-3--
Latin Language and Literature-1--
Linguistics-1617-
Spanish Language and Literature-2410-
Classical Languages, Literatures and Linguistics-6--
 
Health and Clinical Professions
Athletic Training-15--
Audiology, Hearing Sciences---1
Communication Disorders--31-
Health Services-6--
Music Therapy13--
 
History
History-1104-
 
Interdisciplinary Studies
Interdisciplinary Studies, Other1159--
 
Legal Professions and Studies
Legal Professions and Studies, Other31012-
Paralegal16---
 
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Humanistic Studies-26--
 
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics-6117-
Statistics--3-
 
Natural Resources and Conservation
Environmental Studies--11-
Natural Resources Management and Policy1--2
 
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Philosophy-8--
Religious Studies-3--
 
Physical Sciences
Chemistry-168-
Geology and Earth Science-28-
Physics-4--
 
Psychology
Educational Psychology--12-
Psychology-2477-
 
Public Administration and Social Services
Social Work26-14-
 
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Parks and Recreation Management-10--
 
Social Sciences
Anthropology-16--
Economics-13--
Geography-8--
Political Science-61--
Social Sciences--3-
Sociology-521-
 
Visual and Performing Arts
Cinematography and Film-12--
Dance-12--
Design and Applied Arts, Other-3--
Drama-468-
Fashion and Apparel Design-41--
Fine Studio Arts--10-
Graphic Design-6--
Music-187-
Music Performance313--
Art Studies-10612-
 
 
    Overall Student Enrollment
  • Total Student Enrollment: 18,171
  • Undergraduate: 14,139 Graduate: 4,032
    Student Gender
  • Total Student Gender
  • Male: 6,578 Female: 11,593
  • Undergraduate Gender
  • Male: 5,469 Female: 8,670
  • Graduate Gender
  • Male: 1,109 Female: 2,923
    Student Attendance
  • Total Student Attendance
  • Full-Time: 13,192 Part-Time: 4,979
  • Undergraduate Attendance
  • Full-Time: 12,113 Part-Time: 2,026
  • Graduate Attendance
  • Full-Time: 1,079 Part-Time: 2,953
Student Race Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien8425%
American Indian--
Black--
Asian--
Hispanic--
White--
Unknown1,5819%
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 18470.3%
Ages 18-193,72621%
Ages 20-214,85027%
Ages 22-244,05922%
Ages 25-292,60214%
Ages 30-341,0656%
Ages 35-395553%
Ages 40-497794%
Ages 50-654402%
Age Over 65460.3%
Age Unknown20.01%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees3,0541,6011,453
Faculty Status1,513577936
Tenured Faculty3973907
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service1,489553936
Primarily Instruction1,489553936
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial103103-
Other Professionals515393122
Technical and/or Paraprofessional947552395
Clerical And Secretarial612218394
Skilled Crafts6868-
Service and/or Maintenance218218-
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$89,340 (545)$92,631 (282)$85,811 (263)
Professor$112,625 (178)$112,141 (109)$113,388 (69)
Associate Professor$87,996 (178)$88,928 (96)$86,906 (82)
Assistant Professor$71,436 (169)$71,635 (70)$71,295 (99)
Instructor$45,355 (20)$49,578 (7)$43,081 (13)
 
11/12 Month Contract
All Faculty$110,584 (8)$115,365 (3)$107,715 (5)
Professor$124,585 (4)$119,468 (2)$129,702 (2)
Associate Professor$100,245 (3)$107,160 (1)$96,788 (2)
Assistant Professor$85,595 (1)- (-)$85,595 (1)
 
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$89,357 (553)$92,650 (285)$85,854 (268)
Professor$112,390 (182)$111,882 (111)$113,184 (71)
Associate Professor$87,897 (181)$88,915 (97)$86,722 (84)
Assistant Professor$71,428 (170)$71,635 (70)$71,282 (100)
Instructor$45,355 (20)$49,578 (7)$43,081 (13)
Overall Athletic Team Information
  • Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
 
Participants
All Athletes429265164
Unduplicated Athletes402253149
Baseball3030-
Basketball321814
Field Hockey24-24
Football8686-
Lacrosse583820
Soccer513120
Softball19-19
Swimming and Diving401723
Track and Field, Indoor392415
Track and Field, Outdoor362115
Volleyball14-14
 
Coaches Salaries
Head Coaches-$38,893$38,004
Assistant Coaches-$5,541$3,507
 
Coaches
All Coaches684325
Baseball77-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches66-
Basketball1073
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches862
Field Hockey4-4
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches3-3
Football1313-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches1212-
Lacrosse642
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches431
Soccer734
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches523
Softball3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
Swimming and Diving743
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches532
Track and Field, Indoor422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Track and Field, Outdoor532
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches321
Volleyball2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
    Retention Rates
  • Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 83%
  • Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 40%
Graduation Rates
 (%) of Entering Class
Overall
All Students62%
 
By Gender
Male54%
Female67%
 
By Race
Non-Resident Alien52%
American Indian71%
Black57%
Asian61%
Hispanic55%
White65%
Unknown46%
 
By Years Prior to Graduation
4 Years or Less30%
5 Years55%
6 Years62%
Crime Statistics
 2007-082006-07
Arrests
Residence Hall
Drug Related1626
Liquor Related81113
On Campus
Weapons Related-1
Drug Related2530
Liquor Related84113
 
Criminal Offenses
Residence Hall
Forcible Rape25
Robbery1-
Aggravated Assault21
Burglary1327
Arson1-
On Campus
Forcible Rape95
Robbery11
Aggravated Assault32
Burglary2341
Vehicle Theft-3
Arson15-
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