Montclair State University: cost & net price by income
Montclair, New Jersey
The average net price at Montclair State University is about $14,159 per year — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships, not the sticker price. Families earning under $30k pay about $12,133 a year, while families earning $110k+ pay around $25,010. Published in-state tuition is $14,766. These are federal figures (U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard), so they reflect real aid.
What you'll pay, by family income
Average net price per year after grants and scholarships.
- Under $30k$12,133/yr
- $30k–$48k$14,254/yr
- $48k–$75k$18,026/yr
- $75k–$110k$23,254/yr
- $110k+$25,010/yr
Montclair State University cost at a glance
- Average net price
- $14,159
- In-state tuition
- $14,766
- Out-of-state tuition
- $24,126
- Students receiving aid
- 44%
FindU Value Grade
Outcomes weighed against what students actually pay.
FindU Grades are FindU editorial ratings derived from public federal data (IPEDS / U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard). They are one opinion — not an official measure or a prediction of any individual outcome.
Cost FAQ
- How much does Montclair State University actually cost after aid?
- The average net price at Montclair State University is about $14,159 per year — the real cost after grants and scholarships, which is usually far below the published sticker price.
- How much does Montclair State University cost for low-income families?
- For families earning under $30k, the net price at Montclair State University is about $12,133 per year after need-based aid.
- What is tuition at Montclair State University?
- At Montclair State University, published in-state tuition is $14,766 and out-of-state tuition is $24,126 per year (before aid). Most students pay less than the sticker price once grants and scholarships are applied.
- Is Montclair State University worth the cost?
- FindU gives Montclair State University a value grade of A- — weighing outcomes against what students actually pay. (FindU editorial rating from public data — not an official measure.)