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The following is information for Montclair State University: (Updated: 10/16/19)
Fall 2014 Cohort – Graduates after Four Years
Graduation Rates (P.L. 2009 Chapter 197 2. a. (1) thru (4))
| Total | Men | Women | White | Black | Hispanic | Asian | Other* | Student Athletes |
Non- Athletes |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number | 1,309 | 403 | 906 | 667 | 134 | 260 | 71 | 177 | ||
| Percent | 45.3% | 37.5% | 49.9% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
*Other includes American Indian or Alaskan Native, Pacific Islanders, two or more races, non-resident aliens, race unreported or unknown
Fall 2014 Cohort – Graduates after Six Years
Graduation Rates (P.L. 2009 Chapter 197 2. a. (1) thru (3))
| Total | Men | Women | White | Black | Hispanic | Asian | Other* | Student Athletes |
Non- Athletes |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number | 1,965 | 651 | 1,314 | 917 | 228 | 453 | 106 | 261 | ||
| Percent | 68.0% | 57.3% | 69.5% | 71.9% | 69.5% | 63.3% | 66.3% | 81.8% |
*Other includes American Indian or Alaskan Native, Pacific Islanders, two or more races, non-resident aliens, race unreported or unknown
Fall 2019 Full-Time First-time Freshmen
Transfer Rates (P.L. 2009 Chapter 197 2. a. (5), (6))
| Fall 2019 FT First-time Freshmen | Transferred out by Fall 2020 | In-State | Out-of-State | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # | # | % | # | # | ||
| 3,053 | 224 | 7.3% | 188 | 36 | ||
Costs and Projected Costs
Costs (P.L. 2009 Chapter 197 2. a. (7), (10), (11))
Total Cost for AY 2020 – 2021
| Category | Resident | Commuter |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | $13,073 | $13,073 |
| Room & Board | $15,674 | $4,590 |
| Books & Supplies | $1,240 | $1,240 |
| Transportation | $1,160 | $1,800 |
| Other Expenses | $2,120 | $2,120 |
| TOTAL | $33,267 | $22,823 |
NOTE: All Costs and projected costs are for Full-Time New Jersey Resident Students
Total Projected Cost for Fall 2021 Incoming Freshman
| Graduates after 4 years | Graduates after 6 years | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Resident | Commuter | Resident | Commuter |
| $139,683 | $93,934 | $213,743 | $166,777 |
NOTE: All Costs and projected costs are for Full-Time New Jersey Resident Students
Institutional Financial Assistance Programs
Financial Assistance (P.L. 2009 Chapter 197 2. a. (8)
| Institutional Financial Aid programs | Available To | |
|---|---|---|
| Athletes | Non-Athletes | |
| Distinguished Scholar Tuition & Fee Waiver – merit | Yes | |
| Distinguished Scholar Room & Board Waiver – merit | Yes | |
| MSU Outstanding Scholar – merit | Yes | |
| MSU Outstanding Scholar Room & Board – merit | Yes | |
| Montclair State Scholars – merit | Yes | |
| MSU Foundation Scholarships – merit | Yes | |
| MSU Grant-in-Aid – need | Yes | |
*Athletes are only those students at NCAA Division 1 institutions who receive athletic aid.
Students Who Receive Financial Assistance
Financial Assistance (P.L. 2009 Chapter 197 2. a. (9)
| Total # Students | # Receiving Asst. | % Receiving Asst. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athletes* (NCAA) | |||
| Non-Athletes | 24,235 | 15,314 | 63% |
Average Amounts
| Institutional Aid | Non-Institutional Aid+ | Athletic Aid | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athletes* (NCAA) | |||
| Non-Athletes | $2,841 | $14,013 | N/A |
* Athletes are only those students at NCAA Division 1 institutions who receive athletic aid.
+ Non-Institutional Aid includes private, state, and federal student aid other than athletic aid.
Average Student Loan Indebtedness
Financial Assistance (P.L. 2009 Chapter 197 2. a. (12) thru (14))
| Student Classification | Resident Student when admitted | Commuting Student when admitted |
|---|---|---|
| Graduating in 4 years | $26,306 | $25,716 |
| Graduating in 6 years | $32,635 | $31,142 |
| Withdrawing after 1 Year | $6,188 | $5,728 |
Types of Faculty
Faculty (P.L. 2009 Chapter 197 2. a. (15))
| Total Faculty | Full-time Tenured/ Tenure Track Professors |
Full-time Non-Tenure Track Professors |
Part-time Faculty | Other (TA’s, staff, etc) |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number | 1,822 | 540 | 79 | 1,072 | 131 |
| Percent | 100.0% | 29.6% | 4.3% | 58.8% | 7.2% |
Course Sections Taught by Each Type of Faculty
Faculty (P.L. 2009 Chapter 197 2. a. (16))
| Total Faculty |
Full-time Tenured/ Tenure Track Professors |
Full-time Non-Tenure Track Professors |
Part-time Faculty | Other (TA’s, staff, etc) |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number | 4,163 | 1,876 | 299 | 1,734 | 254 |
| Percent | 100.0% | 45.1% | 7.2% | 41.7% | 6.1% |