Paying for Montclair State University

	In-State	Out-of-State
2024 Undergraduate Tuition & Fee	$14,766 7.30%	$24,126 7.36%
2024 Graduate Tuition & Fee	$15,137 5.96%	$15,137 5.96%

The 2024 tuition & fees of Montclair State University (Montclair State) are $14,766 for New Jersey residents and $24,126 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is around the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $23,002 based on out-of-state tuition rate. The tuition & fee has risen more than 5% this year (2024) at Montclair State.

57% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $10,945. It could cover 45.37% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $24,083 for New Jersey residents and $33,443 for out-of-state students including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.

Montclair State's 4-year tuition is $63,420 for New Jersey residents and $104,488 for out-of-state students, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $147,575 for New Jersey residents and $188,643 for out-of-state students.

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Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Montclair State University is $14,766 for New Jersey residents and $24,126 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 7.30% for New Jersey residents and increased by 7.36% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition & fees is higher than the average amount ($10,754) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition & fees is around the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $23,002.

The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees of Montclair State is $15,843 for New Jersey residents and $25,902 for out-of-state students, a 7.4% increase compared to 2024's rate.

Montclair State Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$13,762	$22,472	$18,340
2023-2024	$14,766	$24,126	$19,022
Change % 2023-2024	7.30%	7.36%	3.72%
2024-2025	$15,843	$25,902	$19,729

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, the in-state graduate tuition & fees is $15,137 and out-of-state tuition & fees is $15,137. Its in-state graduate tuition & fees is higher than the average amount ($11,528) and its out-of-state graduate tuition & fees is lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $21,694.

The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at Montclair State is $16,040 for New Jersey residents and $16,040 for out-of-state students , a 6.0% increase compared to 2024's rate.

Montclair State Graduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$14,285	$14,285	$18,340
2023-2024	$15,137	$15,137	$19,022
Change % 2023-2024	5.96%	5.96%	3.72%
2024-2025	$16,040	$16,040	$19,729

Cost Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at Montclair State. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $457 for New Jersey residents and $769 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $809.

Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
	Year	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	2022-2023	$425	$716
	2023-2024	$457	$769
	2024-2025	$491	$826
Graduate	2022-2023	$763	$763
	2023-2024	$809	$809
	2024-2025	$858	$858

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $19,022 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 3.72% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs increased by 6.34% compared to the previous year.

The Montclair State's 2024 on-campus COA is $35,028 for state residents and $44,388 for out-of-state students. The off-campus COA is $38,564 for state residents and $47,924 for out-of-state students.

2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At Montclair State
	On-Campus	Off Campus
Tuition & Fees (In-State)	$14,766
Tuition & Fees (Out-of-State)	$24,126
Room & Board	$16,822	$17,748
Personal Expenses	$2,200	$4,810
Books & Supplies	$1,240
COA (In-State)	$35,028	$38,564
COA (Out-of-State)	$44,388	$47,924

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Dta System)

Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)

Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

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4-Years Costs of Attendance

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at Montclair State?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at Montclair State is $63,420 for New Jersey residents and $104,488 for out-of-state students.

The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.

Montclair State 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$15,189	$15,625	$16,072	$16,533	$63,420
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$24,899	$25,697	$26,521	$27,371	$104,488
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$15,625	$16,072	$16,533	$17,007	$65,237
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$25,697	$26,521	$27,371	$28,248	$107,837
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$16,072	$16,533	$17,007	$17,495	$67,107
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$26,521	$27,371	$28,248	$29,154	$111,293
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$16,533	$17,007	$17,495	$17,996	$69,031
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$27,371	$28,248	$29,154	$30,088	$114,860
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$17,007	$17,495	$17,996	$18,512	$71,010
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$28,248	$29,154	$30,088	$31,052	$118,542

COA including Books, Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $147,575 for New Jersey residents and $188,643 for out-of-state students.

Montclair State 4 Years COA
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$35,757	$36,503	$37,267	$38,048	$147,575
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$45,467	$46,576	$47,715	$48,886	$188,643
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$36,503	$37,267	$38,048	$38,848	$150,665
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$46,576	$47,715	$48,886	$50,089	$193,265
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$37,267	$38,048	$38,848	$39,666	$153,829
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$47,715	$48,886	$50,089	$51,325	$198,015
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$38,048	$38,848	$39,666	$40,504	$157,066
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$48,886	$50,089	$51,325	$52,596	$202,896
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$38,848	$39,666	$40,504	$41,362	$160,381
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$50,089	$51,325	$52,596	$53,902	$207,913

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 57% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.

After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $103,795 for New Jersey residents and $144,863 for out-of-state students.

Montclair State 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$24,812	$25,558	$26,322	$27,103	$103,795
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$34,522	$35,631	$36,770	$37,941	$144,863
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$25,558	$26,322	$27,103	$27,903	$106,885
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$35,631	$36,770	$37,941	$39,144	$149,485
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$26,322	$27,103	$27,903	$28,721	$110,049
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$36,770	$37,941	$39,144	$40,380	$154,235
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$27,103	$27,903	$28,721	$29,559	$113,286
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$37,941	$39,144	$40,380	$41,651	$159,116
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$27,903	$28,721	$29,559	$30,417	$116,601
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$39,144	$40,380	$41,651	$42,957	$164,133

	In-State	Out-of-State
Montclair State University	$14,766	$24,126
Rutgers University-New Brunswick	$17,239	$36,001
Rowan University	$15,700	$25,564
Kean University	$13,426	$21,076
New Jersey Institute of Technology	$19,022	$35,934
Rutgers University-Newark	$16,586	$35,348