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Montclair State University

Montclair State University
1 Normal Avenue
Montclair, NJ 07043

Official telephone: (973) 655-4000
Fax number: (973) 655-5455
Website: www.montclair.edu
Screen last updated on: December 2016

The admissions information below is valid for the 2016 academic year.
ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Admissions officer: Jeffrey Indiveri-Gant,
Director of Admissions
Contacting the office: 973 655-4444
973 655-7700 (fax)
msuadm@montclair.edu

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Is there an application deadline for fall? yes
Final filing date for fall: March 31
Freshmen are accepted for terms other than fall: yes
Percent of freshmen who enter in terms other than fall: 2%
Application fee: $65
Can the application fee be waived? yes
Are refunds available on the application fee? no
Is the Common Application form accepted? no
Supplemental forms required for those using Common Application: 0
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
A general college preparatory program is: required
Campus visit is: recommended
Interview is: required of some
Off-campus interview: can be arranged with admissions representative
Standardized test requirements: SAT I considered if submitted, ACT not used, SAT I or ACT considered if submitted, SAT II considered if submitted
School's test preference: SAT I
High school units required or recommended:
English: 4 required, 4 recommended
Foreign language: 2 required, 2 recommended
Lab: 2 required, 2 recommended
Math: 3 required, 3 recommended
Science: 2 required, 2 recommended
Social studies: 2 required, 2 recommended
Academic electives: 3 required, 3 recommended
Total: 16 required, 16 recommended
Special requirements for admission to specific programs:
  • Portfolio required of art program applicants.
  • Audition required of music program applicants.
  • Audition required of dance program applicants.
  • Audition required of theatre program applicants.
  • Interview required of broadcasting and communication studies program applicants. Portfolio required of theatre production program applicants.
Special programs/policies for applicants not normally admissible: HEOP, EOP, Special admission program for athletes. Special talent considered for arts and performing arts students. Health career program.
School has formalized early decision program: no
School has early action program: no
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: no

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report very important
  • class rank considered
  • recommendations very important
  • standardized test scores considered
  • essay important
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview not considered
  • extracurricular activities considered
  • particular talent/ability considered
  • character/personal qualities considered
  • alumni/ae relationship not considered
  • geographical residence not considered
  • state residency not considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment not considered
  • minority affiliation not considered
  • volunteer work considered
  • work experience not considered
Admissions is need blind: yes
Average secondary school GPA: 3.2
Percent of freshmen who submitted GPA: 98%
Percent of freshmen who submitted class rank: 39%
Average SAT I: 482 verbal, 493 math, 1460 combined
Test taken by majority of applicants: SAT I
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted SAT I scores: 56%

UNDERGRADUATE NOTIFICATION FOR FALL TERM
Notification of admission: on a rolling basis
Acceptance of admission: must accept by May 1 or within 2 weeks if notified thereafter

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 11,990
Number of applicants offered admission: 8,401 (70%)
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 3,115 (37%)
School has a waiting list policy: no
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 4%
Tuition deposit amount: $225, nonrefundable
Room deposit amount: $300, nonrefundable
Admission may be deferred: yes, up to 1 year

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