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ůůֱ�� State ůůֱ�� is continuing its historic growth by not only welcoming incoming students in record numbers, but also by ensuring they return each year, succeed and graduate.

For the third consecutive year, the ůůֱ�� has welcomed its largest-ever incoming class. The Class of 2027 joins the biggest returning student population to make up the highest total enrollment in the ůůֱ��’s history, surpassing last year’s record-breaking student body.

As of the first day of classes, the institution has welcomed 4,186 first-year students to its ůůֱ�� campus for the start of the fall 2023 semester, which pushes the total ůůֱ�� enrollment to more than 22,200 students. All students will also have access to $32 million in institutional financial aid, the largest total in ůůֱ��’s 115-year history.

In addition to these record numbers, the ůůֱ�� also welcomed more than 900 students enrolled at Bloomfield College of ůůֱ�� State ůůֱ��, which became part of the ůůֱ�� on July 1.

“Our commitment to both accessibility and excellence is drawing students and families to us in record numbers,” says ůůֱ�� State ůůֱ�� President Jonathan Koppell. “In a time when college enrollment is declining nationally, they understand the value of the opportunities we offer and our commitment to student success.

“It is particularly gratifying that our largest-ever enrollment is a result not just of new students coming to ůůֱ�� but record numbers of students returning to campus to continue their education and complete their degree. Growth does not matter if we are not achieving it in ways that benefit our students first and foremost, and we will continue to challenge ourselves each day to raise the bar for them.”

Facts About The Class of 2027

• Students hail from 31 states and 12 countries
• The class boasts a cumulative GPA of 3.3 for the third straight year.
• 45% of students identify as Hispanic, further solidifying ůůֱ��’s status as a Hispanic-Serving Institution
• 44% are first-generation college students

ůůֱ��’s critical mission serves a truly diverse student body reflective of the State of New Jersey. More than 50% of the undergraduate student population identify as minority group members.

The ůůֱ�� also serves the entire socioeconomic spectrum, with nearly half of ůůֱ��’s students receiving federal Pell Grants because they come from lower-income families.

ůůֱ�� has maintained its commitment to accessible educational excellence for all by remaining one of the most affordable higher education institutions in New Jersey.

For more information on applying to ůůֱ�� State ůůֱ��, visit montclair.edu/admissions.