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About Bloomfield College of Montclair State University

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Bloomfield College of Montclair State University is a private liberal arts college in Bloomfield, NJ, known for its arts and sciences focus, small liberal arts, and test optional. With an acceptance rate of 78%, Bloomfield is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 235 students each year. Bloomfield is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 770–960, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. Bloomfield offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $23,870 per year; the sticker price of $47,992 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Bloomfield College of Montclair State University acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

78%
Overall Accept Rate
865
Median Admitted SAT
SATSubmitted score range: 770 – 960 (test optional)

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ACTScore range: 14 – 16

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Bloomfield College of Montclair State University

Essay Strategy
Bloomfield College has a long identity as a school serving first-generation and diverse urban students, so use your essays and any additional comments to specifically explain how that community-driven mission connects to your own story and goals.
Application Strategy
Bloomfield draws heavily from the Newark, Essex County, and broader northern New Jersey area, so if you have ties to local community organizations, churches, or neighborhood initiatives, highlight those connections explicitly in your application.

Financial Aid & Cost

What Bloomfield College of Montclair State University actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceAvg. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$48k/yr$24.2k
30k-48k~$48k/yr$26.0k
48k-75k~$48k/yr$30.9k
75k-110k~$48k/yr$35.8k
110k+~$48k/yr$36.6k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

31%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$48k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
15:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
1,226
Undergrad Enrollment

Student Body

Student body composition

Race & Ethnicity

47%Black / African American
33%Hispanic
6%White
5%Unknown / Unreported
4%International
3%Asian
1%Two or More Races
0%American Indian / AK Native
Gender43% Men · 57% Women
Citizenship / Immigration Status96% Citizens and Immigrants · 4% International
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