Montclair State University SAT and ACT scores
Montclair, NJ · public college · 18,062 undergraduates. These are the scores of first-year students who sent them; the college is test-optional, so students with lower scores often don't send them.
Updated October 29, 2026 · College Scorecard data release 06/10/2026
Test policy and the CLT
- SAT and ACT: Test-optional (considered, not required), as Montclair State University reports it to the federal government. Check the college's admissions site for this year's rule.
- CLT: Not on the CLT's list of partner colleges as of October 29, 2026.
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Questions people ask
What SAT score do you need for Montclair State University?
The middle 50% of first-year students who sent SAT scores to Montclair State University scored 910 to 1210, with an average of 1070. A score at or above 1060 puts you in the upper half of that range. Scores below the range don't rule you out, but they make the rest of the application matter more.
Does Montclair State University require the SAT or ACT?
Montclair State University reports its test policy to the federal government as "Considered but not required". Policies change from year to year, so confirm on the college's admissions website before you apply.
Does Montclair State University accept the CLT?
Montclair State University is not on the CLT's list of partner colleges as of October 29, 2026. Ask its admissions office before sending CLT scores.
Colleges in New Jersey with similar scores
- Kean UniversitySAT 930–1150
- Stockton UniversitySAT 1030–1230
- Jersey CollegeSAT 986–1305
- Rutgers University-CamdenSAT 1050–1300
- Rider UniversitySAT 1100–1320
Colleges elsewhere with similar scores
- Baker CollegeSAT 960–1160
- Bemidji State UniversityACT 18–24
- Calvary UniversitySAT 980–1140
- Emporia State UniversityACT 18–24
- Georgetown CollegeSAT 960–1160
- Georgia State UniversitySAT 940–1180
More about Montclair State University
Sources
- U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard: Montclair State University (data release 06/10/2026; scores and test policy as reported by the college to IPEDS)
- Classic Learning Test, colleges that accept the CLT, read October 29, 2026
- CLT and SAT concordance and CLT and ACT concordance, read October 29, 2026