| Race/Ethnicity | Number | 
|---|---|
| White | 5,797 | 
| Hispanic | 4,726 | 
| Black or African American | 2,033 | 
| Asian | 950 | 
| Multi-Ethnic | 461 | 
| Unknown | 376 | 
| International | 155 | 
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 28 | 
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 17 | 
The majority of Montclair State undergraduates are White.