Montclair State University is a research doctoral institution ranked in the top tier of national universities. Established in 1908, the University today has 11 colleges/schools serving more than 21,000 undergraduate and graduate students with 300+ doctoral, master's and baccalaureate programs. Situated on a 252-acre suburban campus 12 miles from NYC, Montclair State delivers the resources of a large public university in a supportive, diverse academic environment.