2026 Rankings for Montclair State University

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Montclair State earned 116 ranking badges in the 2026 college rankings.

Top Rankings for Montclair State:



#1 out of 13	#1 out of 9	#1 out of 17	#1 out of 9

Montclair State has graduate offerings as well. Explore its [graduate-school rankings](/graduate-schools/montclair-state-university/rankings/) for its graduate rankings.

How Montclair State Ranks in College Factual’s Best Quality Rankings

#336 Best Colleges

#3 Best Other Communication & Media Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in New Jersey

#3 Best Other Communication & Media Studies Schools in New Jersey

Top Placement in Best Colleges Ranking

#336 out of 3,449.

This makes Montclair State a top 15% school for students.

The Best Colleges Ranking identifies the strongest colleges nationwide.

Top Ranked Majors

Montclair State has 765 top ranked majors, led by its placement in the Best Other Communication & Media Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in New Jersey Ranking.

The best rankings are listed below:

Ranking Name	Rank	Out Of	Details
Best General Hospitality Administration/Management Bachelor's Degree Schools in New Jersey	1	2	View Report
Best Hospitality Management Bachelor's Degree Schools in New Jersey	1	4	View Report
Best Sports Communication Bachelor's Degree Schools in New Jersey	1	2	View Report
Best Sports Communication Schools in New Jersey	1	2	View Report
Best Public Relations & Advertising Bachelor's Degree Schools in New Jersey	1	4	View Report
Best Media Arts Bachelor's Degree Schools in New Jersey	1	1	View Report
Best Radio & Television Bachelor's Degree Schools in New Jersey	1	1	View Report
Best Radio & Television Schools in New Jersey	1	1	View Report
Best Radio, Television & Digital Communication Bachelor's Degree Schools in New Jersey	1	2	View Report
Best Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Schools in New Jersey	1	3	View Report
Best General Education Schools in New Jersey	1	9	View Report
Best General Education Schools in New Jersey	1	9	View Report
Best General Human Development & Family Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in New Jersey	1	1	View Report
Best General Human Development & Family Studies Schools in New Jersey	1	1	View Report
Best Human Development & Family Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in New Jersey	1	2	View Report
Best Human Development & Family Studies Schools in New Jersey	1	2	View Report
Best Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Bachelor's Degree Schools in New Jersey	1	2	View Report
Best Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools in New Jersey	1	3	View Report
Best Spanish Language & Literature Bachelor's Degree Schools in New Jersey	1	3	View Report
Best Spanish Language & Literature Schools in New Jersey	1	4	View Report
Best Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region	1	1	View Report
Best Bachelor's Degree Schools in New Jersey	1	1	View Report
Best Schools in New Jersey	1	1	View Report
Best Bioethics/Medical Ethics Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region	1	1	View Report
Best Bioethics/Medical Ethics Bachelor's Degree Schools in New Jersey	1	1	View Report
Best Bioethics/Medical Ethics Schools in New Jersey	1	1	View Report
Best Audiology/Audiologist Schools in New Jersey	1	1	View Report
Best General Communication Sciences & Disorders Schools in New Jersey	1	3	View Report
Best Music Therapy Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region	1	3	View Report
Best Music Therapy Bachelor's Degree Schools in New Jersey	1	1	View Report
Best Music Therapy Schools in New Jersey	1	1	View Report
Best Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions Schools in New Jersey	1	5	View Report
Best Other Legal Professions & Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in New Jersey	1	2	View Report
Best Legal Professions (Other) Bachelor's Degree Schools in New Jersey	1	2	View Report
Best Computational Science Schools in New Jersey	1	2	View Report
Best Computational Science Schools in New Jersey	1	2	View Report
Best Nutrition Sciences Bachelor's Degree Schools in New Jersey	1	2	View Report
Best Nutrition Sciences Schools in New Jersey	1	2	View Report
Best Nutrition Science Bachelor's Degree Schools in New Jersey	1	2	View Report
Best Nutrition Science Schools in New Jersey	1	2	View Report
Best Sustainability Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in New Jersey	1	2	View Report
Best Sustainability Science Bachelor's Degree Schools in New Jersey	1	2	View Report
Best Developmental & Child Psychology Schools in New Jersey	1	1	View Report
Best Experimental Psychology Schools in New Jersey	1	2	View Report
Best Other Research & Experimental Psychology Bachelor's Degree Schools in New Jersey	1	1	View Report
Best Other Research & Experimental Psychology Schools in New Jersey	1	1	View Report
Best Research Methodology & Quantitative Methods Schools in New Jersey	1	1	View Report
Best General Social Sciences Schools in New Jersey	1	5	View Report
Best Fashion Design Bachelor's Degree Schools in New Jersey	1	1	View Report
Best Graphic Design Bachelor's Degree Schools in New Jersey	1	3	View Report
Best General Hospitality Administration/Management Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region	2	12	View Report
Best General Hospitality Administration/Management Schools in New Jersey	2	7	View Report
Best Hospitality Management Schools in New Jersey	2	8	View Report
Best Management Science Schools in New Jersey	2	7	View Report
Best Public Relations & Advertising Schools in New Jersey	2	6	View Report
Best Media Arts Schools in New Jersey	2	2	View Report
Best Radio, Television & Digital Communication Schools in New Jersey	2	3	View Report
Best Counselor Education/School Counseling & Guidance Services Schools in New Jersey	2	8	View Report
Best Physical Education Teaching & Coaching Bachelor's Degree Schools in New Jersey	2	4	View Report
Best Physical Education Teaching & Coaching Schools in New Jersey	2	5	View Report
Best Linguistics Bachelor's Degree Schools in New Jersey	2	2	View Report
Best Linguistics Schools in New Jersey	2	2	View Report
Best Romance Languages Bachelor's Degree Schools in New Jersey	2	5	View Report
Best Romance Languages Schools in New Jersey	2	5	View Report
Best Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region	2	2	View Report
Best Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions Bachelor's Degree Schools in New Jersey	2	3	View Report
Best Other Legal Professions & Studies Schools in New Jersey	2	3	View Report
Best Legal Professions (Other) Schools in New Jersey	2	3	View Report
Best Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in New Jersey	2	4	View Report
Best Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in New Jersey	2	4	View Report
Best Geology & Earth Sciences Bachelor's Degree Schools in New Jersey	2	3	View Report
Best Geology & Earth Sciences Schools in New Jersey	2	3	View Report
Best Geological & Earth Sciences Bachelor's Degree Schools in New Jersey	2	3	View Report
Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in New Jersey	2	3	View Report
Best Child Development & Psychology Schools in New Jersey	2	3	View Report
Best Fashion Design Schools in New Jersey	2	3	View Report
Best Graphic Design Schools in New Jersey	2	6	View Report
Best Film & Video Production Bachelor's Degree Schools in New Jersey	2	4	View Report
Best Film & Video Production Schools in New Jersey	2	4	View Report
Best Film, Video & Photographic Arts Bachelor's Degree Schools in New Jersey	2	4	View Report
Best Film, Video & Photographic Arts Schools in New Jersey	2	4	View Report
Best Molecular Biology Bachelor's Degree Schools in New Jersey	3	3	View Report
Best Molecular Biology Schools in New Jersey	3	3	View Report
Best General Hospitality Administration/Management Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region	3	21	View Report
Best Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods Schools in New Jersey	3	12	View Report
Best Other Communication & Media Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in New Jersey	3	5	View Report
Best Other Communication & Media Studies Schools in New Jersey	3	7	View Report
Best Sports Communication Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region	3	6	View Report
Best Sports Communication Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region	3	6	View Report
Best Radio & Television Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region	3	9	View Report
Best Radio & Television Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region	3	9	View Report
Best Student Counseling Schools in New Jersey	3	9	View Report
Best Reading Teacher Education Schools in New Jersey	3	6	View Report
Best Teacher Education Subject Specific Bachelor's Degree Schools in New Jersey	3	6	View Report
Best Bachelor's Degree Schools	3	5	View Report
Best Audiology/Audiologist Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region	3	5	View Report
Best General Public Health Bachelor's Degree Schools in New Jersey	3	3	View Report
Best Music Therapy Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region	3	6	View Report
Best Other Legal Professions & Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region	3	6	View Report
Best Legal Professions (Other) Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region	3	6	View Report

How Montclair State Ranks for Value

Top Value Majors

Montclair State has 765 best-value majors, including its placement in the Best Value Molecular Biology Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region Ranking.

The best rankings are listed below:

Ranking Name	Rank	Out Of	Details
Best Value Biochemistry Bachelor's Degree Schools in New Jersey	1	7	View Report
Best Value Biochemistry Schools in New Jersey	1	7	View Report
Best Value Accounting Bachelor's Degree Schools in New Jersey	1	16	View Report
Best Value Accounting Bachelor's Degree Schools in New Jersey	1	16	View Report
Best Value General Business Administration and Management Bachelor's Degree Schools in New Jersey	1	25	View Report
Best Value Business Administration & Management Bachelor's Degree Schools in New Jersey	1	25	View Report
Best Value General Hospitality Administration/Management Bachelor's Degree Schools in New Jersey	1	4	View Report
Best Value Hospitality Management Bachelor's Degree Schools in New Jersey	1	4	View Report
Best Value Management Science Schools in New Jersey	1	9	View Report
Best Value Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods Schools in New Jersey	1	12	View Report
Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Bachelor's Degree Schools in New Jersey	1	27	View Report
Best Value Other Communication & Media Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region	1	13	View Report
Best Value Other Communication & Media Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in New Jersey	1	5	View Report
Best Value General Journalism Bachelor's Degree Schools in New Jersey	1	5	View Report
Best Value General Journalism Schools in New Jersey	1	5	View Report
Best Value Journalism Bachelor's Degree Schools in New Jersey	1	5	View Report
Best Value Sports Communication Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region	1	11	View Report
Best Value Sports Communication Bachelor's Degree Schools in New Jersey	1	3	View Report
Best Value Sports Communication Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region	1	12	View Report
Best Value Sports Communication Schools in New Jersey	1	3	View Report
Best Value Public Relations & Advertising Bachelor's Degree Schools in New Jersey	1	4	View Report
Best Value Media Arts Bachelor's Degree Schools in New Jersey	1	2	View Report
Best Value Media Arts Schools in New Jersey	1	3	View Report
Best Value Radio & Television Bachelor's Degree Schools in New Jersey	1	1	View Report
Best Value Radio & Television Schools in New Jersey	1	1	View Report
Best Value Radio, Television & Digital Communication Bachelor's Degree Schools in New Jersey	1	2	View Report
Best Value Radio, Television & Digital Communication Schools in New Jersey	1	3	View Report
Best Value Communication & Journalism Bachelor's Degree Schools in New Jersey	1	14	View Report
Best Value General Human Development & Family Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in New Jersey	1	1	View Report
Best Value General Human Development & Family Studies Schools in New Jersey	1	1	View Report
Best Value Human Development & Family Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in New Jersey	1	2	View Report
Best Value Human Development & Family Studies Schools in New Jersey	1	2	View Report
Best Value Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Bachelor's Degree Schools in New Jersey	1	2	View Report
Best Value Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools in New Jersey	1	3	View Report
Best Value Italian Language & Literature Bachelor's Degree Schools in New Jersey	1	2	View Report
Best Value Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region	1	1	View Report
Best Value Bachelor's Degree Schools in New Jersey	1	1	View Report
Best Value Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region	1	4	View Report
Best Value Schools in New Jersey	1	1	View Report
Best Value Bioethics/Medical Ethics Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region	1	1	View Report
Best Value Bioethics/Medical Ethics Bachelor's Degree Schools in New Jersey	1	1	View Report
Best Value Bioethics/Medical Ethics Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region	1	18	View Report
Best Value Bioethics/Medical Ethics Schools in New Jersey	1	1	View Report
Best Value Audiology/Audiologist Schools in New Jersey	1	1	View Report
Best Value General Public Health Bachelor's Degree Schools in New Jersey	1	4	View Report
Best Value Music Therapy Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region	1	8	View Report
Best Value Music Therapy Bachelor's Degree Schools in New Jersey	1	1	View Report
Best Value Music Therapy Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region	1	11	View Report
Best Value Music Therapy Schools in New Jersey	1	1	View Report
Best Value Other Legal Professions & Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region	1	6	View Report
Best Value Other Legal Professions & Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in New Jersey	1	2	View Report
Best Value Other Legal Professions & Studies Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region	1	14	View Report
Best Value Other Legal Professions & Studies Schools in New Jersey	1	3	View Report
Best Value Legal Professions (Other) Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region	1	6	View Report
Best Value Legal Professions (Other) Bachelor's Degree Schools in New Jersey	1	2	View Report
Best Value Legal Professions (Other) Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region	1	14	View Report
Best Value Legal Professions (Other) Schools in New Jersey	1	3	View Report
Best Value Legal Professions Bachelor's Degree Schools in New Jersey	1	4	View Report
Best Value Nutrition Sciences Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region	1	9	View Report
Best Value Nutrition Sciences Bachelor's Degree Schools in New Jersey	1	2	View Report
Best Value Nutrition Sciences Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region	1	17	View Report
Best Value Nutrition Sciences Schools in New Jersey	1	2	View Report
Best Value Nutrition Science Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region	1	9	View Report
Best Value Nutrition Science Bachelor's Degree Schools in New Jersey	1	2	View Report
Best Value Nutrition Science Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region	1	17	View Report
Best Value Nutrition Science Schools in New Jersey	1	2	View Report
Best Value Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in New Jersey	1	3	View Report
Best Value Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in New Jersey	1	3	View Report
Best Value Sustainability Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in New Jersey	1	2	View Report
Best Value Sustainability Studies Schools in New Jersey	1	4	View Report
Best Value Sustainability Science Bachelor's Degree Schools in New Jersey	1	2	View Report
Best Value Sustainability Science Schools in New Jersey	1	4	View Report
Best Value Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in New Jersey	1	12	View Report
Best Value Developmental & Child Psychology Schools in New Jersey	1	1	View Report
Best Value Experimental Psychology Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region	1	8	View Report
Best Value Experimental Psychology Schools in New Jersey	1	2	View Report
Best Value Experimental Psychology Schools	1	32	View Report
Best Value Psychometrics & Quantitative Psychology Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region	1	2	View Report
Best Value Psychometrics & Quantitative Psychology Schools in New Jersey	1	1	View Report
Best Value Other Research & Experimental Psychology Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region	1	19	View Report
Best Value Other Research & Experimental Psychology Bachelor's Degree Schools in New Jersey	1	1	View Report
Best Value Other Research & Experimental Psychology Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region	1	22	View Report
Best Value Other Research & Experimental Psychology Schools in New Jersey	1	2	View Report
Best Value General Economics Bachelor's Degree Schools in New Jersey	1	9	View Report
Best Value Research Methodology & Quantitative Methods Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region	1	5	View Report
Best Value Research Methodology & Quantitative Methods Schools in New Jersey	1	1	View Report
Best Value Social Work Bachelor's Degree Schools in New Jersey	1	10	View Report
Best Value Social Work Bachelor's Degree Schools in New Jersey	1	10	View Report
Best Value Fashion Design Bachelor's Degree Schools in New Jersey	1	1	View Report
Best Value Graphic Design Bachelor's Degree Schools in New Jersey	1	3	View Report
Best Value Film & Video Production Bachelor's Degree Schools in New Jersey	1	4	View Report
Best Value Film & Video Production Schools in New Jersey	1	4	View Report
Best Value Film, Video & Photographic Arts Bachelor's Degree Schools in New Jersey	1	4	View Report
Best Value Film, Video & Photographic Arts Schools in New Jersey	1	4	View Report
Best Value General Music Schools in New Jersey	1	9	View Report
Best Value Molecular Biology Bachelor's Degree Schools in New Jersey	2	4	View Report
Best Value Molecular Biology Schools in New Jersey	2	4	View Report
Best Value Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Bachelor's Degree Schools in New Jersey	2	8	View Report
Best Value Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Schools in New Jersey	2	8	View Report
Best Value General Hospitality Administration/Management Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region	2	18	View Report

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Notes and References

The rankings above are built on federal education data, 2026 edition.

The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
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