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Higher EducationNew Jersey, United States5001-10000 Employees
Montclair State University is a public research university located in Montclair, New Jersey. Founded in 1908, it comprises 11 degree-granting colleges and schools and offers more than 300 programs at the doctoral, master's, and bachelor's levels. The campus supports a student body of more than 21,000 students enrolled across undergraduate and graduate programs. The campus sits on a scenic bluff overlooking New York City, about 12 miles away, blending the size and breadth of a major public research university with a campus environment. As a public service institution in New Jersey, the university aims to provide accessible higher education within a diverse and supportive setting. In 2026, Montclair State launched a Transfer Credit Equivalent Database to help prospective students see how earlier coursework may transfer before submitting an application.