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Montclair State University Computer Science Programs

Montclair State University is a public institution located in Montclair, NJ. The Suburbs Of A Large City provides tranquility and safety close to urban amenities.

Montclair State University Rankings

Montclair State University is featured in these rankings for computer science programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#10 of 19	State — New Jersey
Overall Quality	#59 of 132	Region — Middle Atlantic
Overall Quality	#327 of 692	Nationwide

Where Is Montclair State University?

Contact information for Montclair State University are given below.

	Contact Details
Address:	1 Normal Avenue, Montclair, NJ 07043-1624
Phone:	9736554000
Website:	www.montclair.edu/
Admissions:	www.montclair.edu/university-admissions/
Financial Aid:	www.montclair.edu/red-hawk-central/financial-aid/

How Do I Get Into Montclair State University?

You can apply to Montclair State University online at: apply.montclair.edu/apply/

Montclair State University is classified as Least Selective (85%+) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Montclair State University

Here’s what Montclair State University looks for in applicants:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Montclair State University?

Montclair State University has an acceptance rate of 88%, which makes it highly accessible. Be sure to prepare a complete application and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 18% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

9% of admitted students submitted SAT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at Montclair State University, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 480 and 620. Math scores were between 430 and 590.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 910 to 1210.

Selectivity by Gender

Selectivity numbers at Montclair State University can differ by gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	10,368	8,886	86%
Women	15,889	14,190	89%

Can I Afford Montclair State University?

The average net price after aid at Montclair State University is $14,159. Your actual cost will depend on your family’s circumstances since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$14,790
In-State Fees	$1,122
Out-of-State Tuition	$24,900
Out-of-State Fees	$1,122
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$15,912
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$26,022

Financial Aid

Counting all forms of financial assistance, 22% of students at Montclair State University receive some form of financial aid (4,019 students).

Nearly 67% of students at Montclair State University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $12,283 per student.

47% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,942.

Student Loan Debt

41% of Montclair State University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,360 per year.

Montclair State University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 5,689 students enrolled at Montclair State University. Montclair State University is classified as a 20,000 and above institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity.

Gender Diversity

Of the 17,677 undergraduate students at Montclair State University, approximately 41% are male and 59% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Montclair State University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	1,060
Black or African American	2,333
Hispanic	7,141
White	5,585
American Indian/Alaska Native	17
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	17
Two or More Races	441
Non-Resident	282

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Montclair State University are shown below.

State	First-Time UG Students
New Jersey	3,969
New York	69
Pennsylvania	27
Florida	16
Texas	10

Additionally, approximately 1.6% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Montclair State University Graduate Student Diversity

4,508 of Montclair State University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Montclair State University, approximately 29% are male and 71% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Montclair State University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	184
Black or African American	423
Hispanic	942
White	1,483
American Indian/Alaska Native	4
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	4
Two or More Races	85
Non-Resident	811

Online Learning at Montclair State University

Montclair State University provides remote learning paths for students who need flexibility.

9,293 undergraduate students at Montclair State University took at least one online class — of those, 740 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 1,300 students took at least one online class and 1,323 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Computer Science Programs at Montclair State University

These computer science majors are available at Montclair State University, showing degrees awarded by level in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Computer and Information Sciences, General	124	82	—	212
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management	—	13	—	13
Computer Software and Media Applications	—	—	—	5

Academic Programs at Montclair State University

Montclair State University offers 26 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Montclair State University maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Implied no
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.