Undergraduate Student Costs
Cost of Attendance
The Cost of Attendance is an estimate of your total educational expenses for one full academic year
Use the information below as a starting point for planning your budget
For a preliminary estimate of federal, state and institutional aid eligibility, can also use the Montclair Net Price Calculator
Undergraduate Full Attendance Estimates
The following estimates are based on full-time enrollment in a bachelor’s degree program (between 12 and 18 credits per semester) for the 2026-2027 academic year fall and spring semesters.
In-State
| Residency | Tuition | Fees | Loan Fee | Housing | Food | Books | Travel | Misc | Total |
| On Campus | $16,588 | $1,222 | $72 | $10,838 | $6,612 | $1,330 | $1,380 | $2,430 | $40,472 |
| Off Campus | $16,588 | $1,222 | $72 | $11,282 | $5,309 | $1,330 | $2,070 | $2,680 | $40,553 |
| With Parents | $16,588 | $1,222 | $72 | $7,559 | $3,557 | $1,330 | $2,070 | $2,680 | $35,078 |
| Online | $15,990 | $260 | $72 | $7,559 | $3,557 | $1,330 | $1,380 | $2,430 | $32,578 |
Out-Of-State
| Residency | Tuition | Fees | Loan Fee | Housing | Food | Books | Travel | Misc | Total |
| On Campus | $27,924 | $1,222 | $72 | $10,838 | $6,612 | $1,330 | $1,380 | $2,430 | $51,808 |
| Off Campus | $27,924 | $1,222 | $72 | $11,282 | $5,309 | $1,330 | $2,070 | $2,680 | $51,889 |
| With Parents | $27,924 | $1,222 | $72 | $7,559 | $3,557 | $1,330 | $2,070 | $2,680 | $46,414 |
The Cost of Attendance includes estimated costs for:
- Tuition and fees
- Books and other course materials
- Housing (whether on campus, with your parents or renting an apartment)
- Food (whether through a meal plan or independently)
- Transportation (both for commuters and for resident students who travel home on breaks)
- Other miscellaneous costs associated with obtaining a degree
Every college and university in the United States that participates in federal financial aid programs must calculate Cost of Attendance through the method set forth by the U.S. Department of Education, making for a consistent metric you can compare from one school to the next.
The figures here are an estimate of an example student’s expected costs for one year – your expenses may be higher or lower upon enrollment. If you apply for financial aid, our Financial Aid Office will provide for you a personalized Cost of Attendance to ensure that your aid package meets your specific needs.
Academic Year 2025-26
Undergraduate Tuition Rates
Rates are listed as approved by the Board of Trustees for the current academic year.
Fall and Spring Semesters
Flat Rate: For students taking between 12 and 18 credits.
| Residence | Tuition | SGA Fee | Mandatory Fees | Total |
| In-State | $8,294 | $56 | $555 | $8,905 |
| Out-of-State | $13,962 | $56 | $555 | $14,573 |
Per-credit: For students taking fewer than 12 or more than 18 credits.
| Residence | Tuition | SGA Fee | Mandatory Fees | Total |
| In-State | $553 | $3.74 | $37.02 | $594 |
| Out-of-State | $931 | $3.74 | $37.02 | $972 |
Summer Sessions
Flat Rate: For students taking between 12 and 18 credits.
| Residence | Tuition | SGA Fee | Mandatory Fees | Total |
| In-State | $8,294 | $0.00 | $555 | $8,849 |
| Out-of-state | $13,962 | $0.00 | $555 | $14,517 |
Per-credit: For students taking fewer than 12 or more than 18 credits.
| Residence | Tuition | SGA Fee | Mandatory Fees | Total |
| In-State | $553 | $0.00 | $36.82 | $590 |
| Out-of-state | $931 | $0.00 | $36.82 | $968.00 |
Winter Session – Per-credit
| Residence | Tuition | SGA Fee | Mandatory Fees | Total |
| In-State | $553 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $553 |
| Out-of-state | $931 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $931 |
Fully Online Program Undergraduate Tuition* – Per-credit, All-Sessions
| Residence | Tuition | SGA Fee | Mandatory Fees | Total |
| In-State | $615 | $0.00 | $10 | $625 |
| Out-of-state | $615 | $0.00 | $10 | $625 |
* Fully online tuition rates apply only to students enrolled in a designated fully online degree program and taking courses identified with the ONP (online program) designation. These rates do not apply to students enrolled in an on-campus degree program who take one or more online courses.
Fee Descriptions
Mandatory Fees support:
- University Health Services: Provides health services to all students – both commuters and those living on campus.
- 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 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 and 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.