Overview
Montclair State University is a vibrant and fast-growing institution with strong ties to the local, state, and regional communities. The comprehensive academic programs at MSU are of the highest quality; the activities and opportunities are wide-ranging. We have much to offer with strong, dynamic graduate programs, and consider MSU an accessible, friendly place to pursue an education.
Graduate students choose MSU for its world-class academics, its renowned faculty, its modern facilities, and the study options that fit their lives. Our centers of excellence are focused on our students. Located just 14 miles from Manhattan, we offer a wide range of outstanding graduate programs designed to prepare students for leadership roles in a variety of professional settings.
Academics
Our reputation for academic excellence is based on a century of distinguished leadership in teaching and research, and a deeply held commitment to serving the educational needs of our region. Montclair State provides graduate students with a comprehensive range of programs closely aligned with the career opportunities of the New Jersey-New York region. Almost 25 percent of our students are graduate students.
The university offers master’s degrees, certificates, and certification programs in nearly 100 fields, as well as doctorates in a variety of disciplines.
Whether you are looking to make your mark in New Jersey’s pharmaceutical industry, the region’s business arena, New York’s arts scene, or as an up-and-coming educator, Montclair State provides focused, fast-moving programs that will take your career to the next level and inspire your passion for learning.
Fitting Your Lifestyle
Graduate students often have careers, families, and busy lives to manage. With these needs in mind many of our graduate programs offer flexible day, evening, weekend courses, plus hybrid online/classroom courses. A leader in advanced teaching technologies, Montclair State is constantly seeking to meet the needs of its students.
Faculty
Montclair State University’s graduate students benefit from accessible faculty who are leaders in their fields. While they are engaged in cutting-edge research, our faculty members are equally dedicated to teaching. Small class sizes and collaborative research opportunities enable students to work with their faculty mentors and receive a level of personal attention unusual for a large university.
A Global Education
We enjoy a long and rich tradition of global partnerships with learning institutions across much of Europe, Latin America, and the Pacific Rim. Our faculty-scholar exchanges are unique and enhance all of our academic offerings.
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Undergraduate: 13,725
Graduate: 3,719
International: 846
Recruitment Coordinator
Lynn Peluso
Phone: (973)-655-5147
graduate.school @montclair.edu
