Montclair State University Acceptance Rate
Montclair, New Jersey · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 23,599
- Admitted
- 20,629
- Yield
- 19.6%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Montclair State University's acceptance rate has risen from 66.8% in 2014–15 to 87.4% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 12,462 to 23,599 (+89%) over that period.
Its 87.4% rate makes Montclair State University more selective than about 26% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 28 tracked New Jersey schools, it is more selective than about 32%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (89.5% for women vs 84.2% for men, a 5.3-point gap). Montclair State University has been test-optional since 2016–17. Of admitted students, 19.6% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 12,462 | 8,328 | 66.8% | 2,908 |
| 2015–16 | 11,990 | 8,401 | 70.1% | 3,115 |
| 2016–17 | 12,139 | 8,027 | 66.1% | 2,997 |
| 2017–18 | 13,384 | 9,457 | 70.7% | 3,017 |
| 2018–19 | 14,324 | 10,157 | 70.9% | 3,199 |
| 2019–20 | 12,729 | 9,713 | 76.3% | 3,101 |
| 2020–21 | 11,888 | 9,827 | 82.7% | 3,136 |
| 2021–22 | 18,691 | 16,936 | 90.6% | 3,491 |
| 2022–23 | 21,393 | 19,535 | 91.3% | 3,946 |
| 2023–24 | 23,599 | 20,629 | 87.4% | 4,039 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 14,352 | 12,843 | 89.5% |
| Men | 9,247 | 7,786 | 84.2% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 480–620 | 8% |
| SAT Math | 460–605 |
How Montclair State University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Montclair State University's acceptance rate?
Montclair State University's acceptance rate is 87.4% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (20,629 admitted of 23,599 applicants).
Is Montclair State University test optional?
Montclair State University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Montclair State University?
Montclair State University received 23,599 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 20,629.
What SAT score do you need for Montclair State University?
Admitted students at Montclair State University typically scored 480–620 on SAT Reading/Writing and 460–605 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Montclair State University getting harder to get into?
Montclair State University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 66.8% in 2014–15 to 87.4% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.montclair.edu/.