Montclair State University

Montclair State University
Former names	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); ;
Motto	Carpe Diem (Latin)
Motto in English	"Seize the Day"
Type	Public research university
Established	September 28, 1908
Accreditation	MSCHE
Academic affiliations	Sea-grant; Space-grant;
Endowment	$157.85 million (2025)
President	Jonathan Koppell
Total staff	3,662
Students	22,570
Undergraduates	18,062
Postgraduates	4,508
Location	Montclair-Little Falls, New Jersey, United States; 40°51′32.78″N 74°11′55.27″W / 40.8591056°N 74.1986861°W
Campus	Large Suburb, 486 acres (1.97 km2)
Newspaper	The Montclarion
Colors	Red and white;
Nickname	Red Hawks
Sporting affiliations	NCAA Division III – NJAC
Mascot	Rocky the Red Hawk ; (formerly, the Indians)
Website	montclair.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.