by our College Data Analytics TeamHere are the current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at Montclair State University, plus how they compare to other colleges and a forward projection.
Most-recent in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Montclair State University stood at $15,912 each year. Out-of-state undergraduates paid $26,022. In-state students receive a meaningful discount here.
Required fees account for came to $1,122 in-state and $1,122 out-of-state; the rest is tuition itself.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,790 | $24,900 |
| Fees | $1,122 | $1,122 |
| Total | $15,912 | $26,022 |
This tuition and fees total reflects one year of study and does not include room and board.
Keep in mind that many students qualify for financial aid and scholarships that bring down the real cost they pay. The numbers on this page are sticker price.
What does Montclair State University cost for part-time students? Visit the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the breakdown.
For some context, here is how Montclair State University prices compare to peer schools. Each label reflects how the school sits versus the average of that group.
| Nationwide | In NJ | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Expensive |
Measured against schools nationwide, Montclair State University is about average on cost.
Keep in mind that sticker price is only part of the story — aid can change what you actually pay. Review the Montclair State University Financial Aid page for specifics.
Below is how tuition at Montclair State University has trended over the last several reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $12,323 | $20,443 |
| Two Years Ago | $12,323 | $20,442 |
| One Year Ago | $13,710 | $23,070 |
| Most Recent Year | $14,790 | $24,900 |
The chart below tracks how tuition at Montclair State has moved over recent reported years.
Most recently, out-of-state tuition climbed 7.9%. If that pace held for another year, tuition + fees would land around $28,086 in the following year.
At most colleges, tuition edges up a little each year, so the cost in your final year will likely top today’s number.
Get answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional information.
In-state tuition and fees rose at an average annual pace of 6.27%, which puts the in-state figure next year near $16,909. Out-of-state tuition and fees grew on average by 6.83%, which puts out-of-state cost next year near $27,800.
Holding that rate, here is how tuition and fees could track over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $16,909 | $27,800 |
| In 2 Years | $17,968 | $29,699 |
| In 3 Years | $19,094 | $31,728 |
| In 4 Years | $20,290 | $33,896 |
| In 5 Years | $21,561 | $36,212 |
Plan around the full four-year total, not just a single year — at this pace, four years of out-of-state tuition and fees projects to about $123,123, or close to $74,261 for in-state students.
A tuition number is just one part of the picture — financial aid can change the actual price a family pays substantially.
To learn about financial aid at Montclair State University, check out the Montclair State University Financial Aid page.
