Montclair State University

Montclair State University
Former name
List
    • New Jersey State Normal School at Montclair (1908–1927)
    • Montclair State Teachers College (1927–1958)
    • Newark Normal School of Physical Education and Hygiene (1917–1928)
    • Panzer College of Physical Education and Hygiene (1928–1958)
    • Montclair State College (1958–1994)
MottoCarpe Diem (Latin)
Motto in English
"Seize the Day"
TypePublic research university
EstablishedSeptember 28, 1908 (1908-09-28)
AccreditationMSCHE
Academic affiliations
Endowment$157.85 million (2025)
PresidentJonathan Koppell
Total staff
3,662
Students22,570
Undergraduates18,062
Postgraduates4,508
Location, ,
United States

40°51′32.78″N 74°11′55.27″W / 40.8591056°N 74.1986861°W / 40.8591056; -74.1986861
Campus
  • 486 acres (1.97 km2)
  • Large Suburb
NewspaperThe Montclarion
ColorsRed and white
   
NicknameRed Hawks
Sporting affiliations
NCAA Division III – NJAC
MascotsRocky the Red Hawk
(formerly, the Indians)
Websitemontclair.edu

Montclair State University (Montclair) is a public research university in Montclair, New Jersey, United States. Parts of the campus extend into Clifton and into Little Falls. As of June 2024, there were 22,570 total enrolled students: 18,062 undergraduate students and 4,508 graduate students. It is classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity". The campus covers approximately 252 acres (1.02 km2). The university offers more than 300 majors, minors, and concentrations.