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	$119 million (2023)
Budget	$485.6 million (2022-23)
President	Jonathan Koppell
Administrative 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 (MSU) is a public research university in Montclair, New Jersey, with parts of the campus extending into Clifton and into Little Falls. As of fall 2018, Montclair State was, by enrollment, the second largest public university in New Jersey. 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.