MS in Computer Science 

at Montclair State University, Montclair

The Montclair State University tuition cost for international students ranges between INR 11L and INR 18L for postgraduate programs. The undergraduate tuition cost is around INR 20L. International students can check the table below for the tuition cost of popular programs in the university:

Montclair State University does not have a strict minimum and hence a student must have can have a 2.7 GPA requirement for admission. However, successful applicants typically showcase a cumulative high scool GPA of 3.2 or higher on a scale of 4.0. Students are advised to have a  strong academic background, especially in their junior and senior years, coupled with a challenging course sequence and a well rounded extra curricular resume, enhances ones candidacy. Lastly international students can submit SAT’s and ACT’s  as optional. 

The undergraduate students must submit the Montclair State University application fee of USD 65 (INR 5.6K), and graduate students must submit the application fee of USD 60 (INR 5K). The application fees at Montclair State University are non-refundable. Students must fulfill the basic eligibility and submit all the required documents to apply and submit the application fee.

The MSU cost of attendance for international students is given below-

Undergraduate:

Graduate:

1 USD = INR 85.50 

GRE scores are usually asked when a student is willing to join a master's programme but in Montclair State University, the student gets the test option for the same. This shows that students can submit or skip this requirement as per their choice. However, students who attended the curriculum preferred to submit their scores to make a positive impact on their resumes. In addition, students must submit transcripts from the universities/colleges attended, letters of recommendations, essays, statements of purpose, portfolios, and more.

Montclair State University accepts international students from all over the globe. According to the Fall 2024 enrollment, over 23,000 students took Montclair State University admissions, of which over 18,000 were undergraduates and more than 4,000 were graduates. Out of the total undergraduate enrollment, 224 students were international. Students can check the table below for the enrollment statistics of the students:

Yes, the Montclair State University campus is generally considered safe for all Indian students. The campus maintains a number of security services on campus to take care of the health and well-being of all members of its student community, including Indians. 

The Montclair State University Police is always there to patrol the campus and its nearby locations, while other security services, such as CCTV and Campus Alert notifications on students' cell phones, are also available.

MSU is one of the popular universities in New Jersey, USA. As per an unofficial source, the university ranked:

#152 among National Universities, #205 in Best value schools, and top-ranked in various subject categories. Along with the rankings, the university has a graduation rate of 46% which is much higher than many of the universities in New Jersey. With a 17:1 student-faculty ratio, the university believes in providing the best small-class experience where 37% of classes have fewer than 20 students.

The Montclair State University acceptance rate for regular admission is 87%, and for early admission, it is 90%. This shows that the university is not hard to get into and follows a lenient admission process. The university considers certain academic, and non-academic factors including rigor of secondary school records, academic GPA, recommendations, application essays, extracurricular activities, volunteer work, and more. Student must focus on these factors to improve their chances of selection.

To enroll at MSU, you must follow the admissions steps listed below:
Step 1:You are required to select from a variety of UG, diploma, and certificate programs, and must qualify the requirements.
Step 2:You can apply via university portal or the Common App, providing the necessary information such as essays, standardized test results, academic transcripts, English proficiency, and more.
Step 3:Pay the application fee as per the program you chose
Step 4:After reviewing the application, Montclair State will send an offer letter in a few weeks.