729
Students
Suburban
Setting
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Montclair State University / College of Humanities and Social Sciences is located in Montclair, NJ, in a suburban setting.
Departments & Programs
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| (Certificate) | ||
| Doctor of Science (Sc D) | ||
| Master of Arts (MA) |
Degrees Awarded
| Master's Degrees | 214 |
| Doctoral Degrees | 15 |
| Other Advanced Degrees | 123 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? | Yes |
| Evening/weekend programs available? | Yes |
| Distance learning programs available? | No |
Degree Requirements
| Master's Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test Comp Exam Required for some Thesis Required for some |
| Doctoral Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test Thesis Required |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
966
Applied
271
Accepted
228
Enrolled
Applying
60
Application Fee - Domestic
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Yes
Applications processed on a rolling basis?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | Not reported | June 1st | No |
| Spring deadline | Not reported | October 1st | No |
Entrance Requirements
| Master's Degree Exam | GRE General Test |
| Master's Degree Requirements | 2 letters of recommendation, essay |
| Doctoral Degree Exam | GRE General Test |
| Doctoral Degree Requirements | 3 letters of recommendation, essay |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Financial award applicants must submit | FAFSA |
|---|---|
| Application deadlines for financial awards | March 1 |
| Types of financial support available |
Research Assistantships Teaching Assistantships Scholarship and/or loans Graduate Assistantships |
Student Body
729
Total Graduate Students
57%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
42%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 19.89% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 14.13% |
| White or Caucasian | 50% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | Not Reported |
| Asian | 2.74% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | Not Reported |
| Two or more races | 2.33% |
| Unknown | 9.05% |
Gender
Male (22%)
Female (77%)
Faculty
610
Total faculty
Full-time (217)
Part-time (393)
Male (263)
Female (347)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Deafness, auditory processing, engaged learning, academic and civic development |
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 363,953 |
Location & Contact
Address
1 Normal Avenue
Montclair, NJ 07043-1624
United States
Montclair, NJ 07043-1624
United States