Admission & test scores

Montclair State University SAT scores and acceptance rate

Admitted students scored 910–1210 on the SAT. Montclair State University admits 88% of applicants — largely open. 78% of first-year students return for a second year.

SAT range910–1210middle half of admits
ACT midpoint—admitted students
Acceptance rate88%largely open
First-year retention78%return for year two

Reading the score band These are the scores admitted students had — not a cut-off.

25th percentile
910
Average
1070
75th percentile
1210

A quarter of admitted students scored below 910 and a quarter above 1210. Being under the lower figure does not rule you out — it means the rest of the application has to carry more weight — and being above the upper one does not secure a place at a selective university. This intake sits inside a student body of about 18,376.

Universities with similar scores Useful for building a realistic application list.

UniversityAvg SATACTAcceptanceIn-state tuition
Augusta University Augusta, Georgia 1070 25 86% $8,414
Capital University Columbus, Ohio 1068 23 70% $43,234
Indiana University Southeast New Albany, Indiana 1072 23 84% $8,424
Grand Valley State University Allendale, Michigan 1074 — 83% $15,140
Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti, Michigan 1066 22 80% $16,240
Stephen F. Austin State University Nacogdoches, Texas 1066 21 94% $11,128

Getting in is the first question, not the last

Admission data says nothing about what the degree costs or returns. Before accepting an offer, read the net price for your family's income and the earnings of previous graduates — a place at a selective university financed with heavy borrowing can be a worse outcome than a place at a less selective one that costs little.

Montclair State University admission: common questions

What SAT score do you need for Montclair State University?
The middle half of admitted students scored between 910 and 1210 on the SAT, with an average of 1070. A score inside that band is competitive; below it you would be relying on the rest of the application.
What ACT score does Montclair State University require?
ACT figures are not published for this institution.
How hard is it to get into Montclair State University?
Montclair State University admits 88% of applicants, which is largely open. Of those who enrol, 78% return for a second year.
Does Montclair State University require SAT or ACT scores?
This page reports what admitted students scored, not what the university requires. Many US universities went test-optional and have not returned to a requirement — always check the admissions page before deciding to skip a test.
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Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard — SAT/ACT scores of admitted students, acceptance rate and first-year retention as most recently published. Scores describe past intakes and are not an entry requirement.