Online Student Costs
Academic Year 2026-27
Rates are listed as approved by the Board of Trustees for the current academic year.
Fully Online Undergraduate Tuition Rates
Fully online tuition rates apply only to students enrolled in a designated fully online degree program and taking courses identified with the online program (ONP) designation. These rates do not apply to students enrolled in an on-campus degree program who take one or more online courses.
| Residence | Tuition | SGA Fee | Mandatory Fees | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | $615 | $0.00 | $10 | $625 |
| Out-of-state | $615 | $0.00 | $10 | $625 |
Online Graduate Tuition Rates
The tuition and fees listed below apply to all students enrolled in these programs, regardless of residency status.
Per-Credit Programs
Fixed Price Programs
The Estimated Total Program Cost gives you a general idea of what to expect. Your per-credit tuition rate is locked in when you’re accepted, but total costs can still change depending on yearly fees and how long it takes you to finish the program.
| Program | Tuition per Credit | Mandatory Fees | Program Fees | Estimated Total Program Cost | # Credits Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Analytics and Artificial Intelligence, MS (All Modalities) | $875 | $37.02 | $123 | $31,051 | 30 |
| Dance, MFA Low-residency Program | $625 | $0 | $0 | $37,500 | 60 |
| Digital Marketing Analytics, MS | $875 | $37.02 | $123 | $31,051 | 30 |
| Human Resource Analytics, MS | $875 | $37.02 | $123 | $31,051 | 30 |
| Master of Business Administration, MBA | $875 | $0 | $160 | $34,155 | 33 |
| MSBA and AI/MBA Dual Degree Program (All Modalities) | $875 | $37.02 | $189.60 | $59,487 | 54 |
| Nursing, MSN – Post-licensure | $750 | $0 | $0 | $26,250 | 35 |
Cost of Attendance
The Cost of Attendance is an estimate of your total educational expenses for one full academic year. Review Cost of Attendance estimates for Undergraduate and Graduate students.
Use the Cost of Attendance information as a starting point for planning your budget
- For a preliminary estimate of federal, state and institutional aid eligibility, you can also use the Montclair Net Price Calculator
Fee Descriptions
Mandatory Fees support:
- University Health Services: Provides health services to students living on campus and commuters.
- The Montclarion: The university’s student-run newspaper is funded as its own separate organization to foster journalistic independence.
- Student Recreation Center: A place for all students (not just varsity athletes) to exercise, play and relax.
- Student Center: A hub of student activity and belonging for students to enjoy when they’re on campus, featuring dining, commuter lounges and gaming stations, student government and student activities offices, meeting/event spaces, student organization resources, and more.
- Student Government and Student Activities Fee: Funds collected from this fee are used to support the Student Government Association and other student organizations and student activities on campus.