Montclair State 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$13,298

Cost of attendance at Montclair State University in 2022 for students from New Jersey.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New Jersey's average	$14,503
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$21,418

Cost of attendance at Montclair State University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New Jersey's average	$25,443
National average	$18,862

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Montclair State University was $12,026. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at Montclair State

Montclair State net price calculator

$12,026

Below is the average net price of 4 year, public colleges in New Jersey and nationwide.

New Jersey's average	$14,691
National average	$12,582

Below is the net price of Montclair State for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$12,026	$3,035 (20%)	$9,028	$10,565	$15,177	$19,814	$21,571
2021	$15,061	$829 (5%)	$12,133	$14,254	$18,026	$23,254	$25,010
2020	$15,890	$1,196 (7%)	$13,072	$14,913	$19,523	$23,927	$25,690
2019	$17,086	$1,862 (12%)	$14,661	$16,273	$21,824	$26,099	$26,975
2018	$15,224	$93	$13,231	$15,604	$20,415	$24,562	$24,952
2017	$15,131	$582 (4%)	$18,750	$20,250	$23,092	$24,670	$24,783
2016	$14,549	$249 (2%)	$19,151	$20,742	$23,484	$25,085	$25,131
2015	$14,798	$1,533 (12%)	$18,470	$19,953	$22,772	$24,339	$24,305
2014	$13,265	--	$16,701	$18,661	$21,375	$22,603	$22,542

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Montclair State University's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$34,486	$4,865 (16%)	$13,298	$19,948	$1,240
2021	$29,621	$4,590 (13%)	$13,073	$15,308	$1,240
2020	$34,211	$1,527 (5%)	$13,073	$19,898	$1,240
2019	$32,684	$2,430 (7%)	$12,790	$18,644	$1,250
2018	$35,114	$5,158 (17%)	$12,454	$21,360	$1,300
2017	$29,956	$1,084 (4%)	$12,116	$16,540	$1,300
2016	$28,872	$279	$11,773	$15,874	$1,225
2015	$28,593	$139	$11,540	$15,753	$1,300
2014	$28,732	$3,019 (12%)	$11,318	$16,114	$1,300
2013	$25,713	--	$11,058	$13,355	$1,300

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

What kind of housing and meal plans are available at Montclair State? How much does it cost?: The college provides a combined housing and meal plan at $16,388 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing and meals at Montclair State is $1,821 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: Montclair State estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,240.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, Montclair State estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $2,170

If living off-campus, with family: $2,170

If living off-campus, not with family: $6,830
How much is Montclair State application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $65 and $60 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: Montclair State offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Montclair State University cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$411	$722
For out-of-state students	$681	$722

Housing and Meal

**Montclair State requires students to enroll in both the housing and meal plan.** Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Montclair State University for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Dorm capacity
2022	N/A	N/A	$16,388	4,800
2021	N/A	N/A	$15,674	5,100
2020	$4,590	$11,084	N/A	5,100
2019	N/A	N/A	$15,564	5,164
2018	N/A	N/A	$13,466	5,165
2017	N/A	N/A	$14,094	5,195
2016	N/A	N/A	$13,884	5,180

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Montclair State University during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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