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Why Montclair?

There's a Path for You A Message From The President Awards and Accolades Our Students Succeed The Value of a Montclair State Education

Academics

Colleges & Schools University College & Discovery Program Internship Opportunities Student-Faculty Research Study Abroad and National Student Exchange International Engagement

Red Hawk Life

Campus Life Meet Rocky the Red Hawk Athletics Residence and Commuter Life Dining

Your Next Steps

Welcome Accepted Student Checklist Financial Aid Overview Community of Care

See Red Hawk Country

Virtual Tour Interactive Campus Map
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Awards and Accolades

Montclair is catching the eye of national media on their annual rankings of the best American colleges and universities for its work enrolling a diverse student body and helping them earn affordable and in-demand credentials. Here are some of our awards and recognitions:

#1 Public University in New Jersey - Washington Monthly

#12 in the Nation for Social Mobility - U.S. News & World Report

#81 National Public University (up from #88) - U.S. News & World Report

#152 overall (up from #163) - U.S. News & World Report

#11 in the nation among all 435 national universities in graduation rate performance - U.S. News & World Report

#37 out of 204 public institutions and #4 in New Jersey -  The Wall Street Journal/College Pulse

There's a Path for You

A Message From The President

Awards and Accolades

Our Students Succeed

The Value of a Montclair State Education

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