by our College Data Analytics TeamIs Montclair State worth the money? College Factual’s value analysis weighs the quality of education against the cost. Here is the verdict.
Montclair State is ranked #997 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of A (top 15% for value). Within New Jersey, it ranks #23 of 59 for value.
These Montclair State majors earned the highest value rankings from College Factual.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | #2 of 5 |
| Bioethics/Medical Ethics | #2 of 8 |
| Music Therapy | #2 of 25 |
| Other Legal Professions & Studies | #2 of 10 |
| Legal Professions (Other) | #2 of 10 |
| Paralegal / Legal Studies | #2 of 10 |
| Sports Communication | #3 of 40 |
| Other Research & Experimental Psychology | #4 of 69 |
| Psychology | #5 of 68 |
| Other Communication & Media Studies | #9 of 76 |
Below is the detailed Montclair State value breakdown: state and national value rankings, the real cost of a degree, and how the price stacks up against the aid most students receive.
Montclair State University is ranked #13 out of #65 in New Jersey for quality and #23 out of #59 for New Jersey value.
Do you qualify for in-state tuition? Check the Montclair State financial aid page to be sure.
Montclair State University is ranked #997 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
The quality education Montclair State University provides combined with its relatively low cost makes this school a great value.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Montclair State costs about $19,634. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $78,538 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $28,280 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $15,566 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $19,634 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $78,538 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the Montclair State net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
What Montclair State costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a Montclair State degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $113,120 | — | — |
| All Students | $78,538 | #997 | A |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $62,264 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $113,120 | — | — |
| All Students | $78,538 | #23 | A- |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $62,264 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at Montclair State shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $9,482 |
| $30K–$48K | $10,729 |
| $48K–$75K | $15,990 |
| $75K–$110K | $21,259 |
| Over $110K | $23,607 |
About 68% of Montclair State undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $12,283 per year. Get more details on the Montclair State financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual determines value by weighing a school’s average total cost against its educational quality, then comparing it to other schools in the same quality tier. See the Montclair State net price page for the cost detail.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.