Estimated I-20 Expenses
Montclair State University remains committed to making education affordable for all international students, regardless of their country of origin. As a public institution, we cannot administer need-based financial aid to international students.
How much does it cost to study at Montclair?
Unless awarded a merit-based scholarship or assistantship, international students must plan to pay the entire cost of attending Montclair State University. International students on F-1 status will be charged out-of-state tuition. The estimates below are based on one academic year (18 credits for graduate students & 24-36 credits for undergraduate students, unless otherwise noted).
Estimated Expenses 2025-2026 Academic Year
| Undergraduate | Master’s | Doctorate | Artist Diploma |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | $27,570 | $18,965 | $14,897 | $12,241 |
| Living Expenses (housing & meals) | $17,350 | $17,350 | $17,350 | $17,350 |
| Miscellaneous Expenses (includes books, travel, and personal expenses) | $6,986 | $6,986 | $6,986 | $6,986 |
| Health Insurance | $2,940 | $2,940 | $2,940 | $2,940 |
| Estimated Total | $54,846 | $46,241 | $42,173 | $39,517 |
Special Programs
| Full Time MBA Program (1.5 – 2 years) | Accelerated 1-Year MBA program (12 months, 33 credits) | MS Business Analytics, Digital Marketing and HR Analytics | MS Social Work | MM Music Performance | Performer’s Certificate (12 credits) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | $20,891 | $38,300 | $18,180 | $19,627 | $18,803 | $12,241 |
| Living Expenses | $17,350 | $17,350 | $17,350 | $17,350 | $17,350 | $17,350 |
| Miscellaneous Expenses (includes books, travel, and personal expenses) | $6,986 | $6,986 | $6,986 | $6,986 | $6,986 | $6,986 |
| Health Insurance | $2,940 | $2,940 | $2,940 | $2,940 | $2,940 | $2,940 |
| Estimated Total | $48,167 | $65,576 | $45,456 | $46,903 | $46,079 | $39,517 |
Dual-Degree Programs
| MSBA and MBA Dual-Degree Program | MPH and MBA Dual Degree Program | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | $19,563 | $18,459 |
| Living Expenses | $17,350 | $17,350 |
| Miscellaneous Expenses (includes books, travel, and personal expenses) | $6,986 | $6,986 |
| Health Insurance | $2,940 | $2,940 |
| Estimated Total | $46,839 | $45,735 |
All tuition, fees, and room and board charges are subject to change upon approval of the University’s Board of Trustees. Room and board cost reflects an average cost, considering all housing options and meal plans.
*Please note that the “Tuition and Fees” amount that is listed on the Graduate Student Costs webpage is for students taking 6 credits per semester. F-1 students are required to take a full-time course load each fall and spring semester, so the estimated amounts in the above table reflect the cost of studying full-time (9 credits/term for graduate students).
Dependents: You must submit proof of additional funds in the amount of $10,000 for each dependent spouse and $6,000 for each dependent (minor) child who will accompany you to the U.S.
Contact Us
The Office of Global Engagement (OGE) is the university’s primary resource of services to all incoming and current F-1 and J-1 students. Besides assisting incoming students with their application process, we also support new and returning students with all their immigration questions. Hundreds of international students call Montclair State University home, join us to see why!
- Office of Global Engagement
- oge@montclair.edu
- +1 973-655-6862
- Cole Hall 148
- International Recruitment Team
- global@montclair.edu
- +1 973-655-6862
- Cole Hall 148
I-20 Team
Any questions related to the I-20 or change-of-status (prospective or accepted students)
- I-20@montclair.edu
- Cole Hall 148
International Recruitment Team
Prospective and admitted international students seeking information about Montclair State University, the application process, enrollment, and pre-arrival support.
- global@montclair.edu
- Cole Hall 148