Montclair State University, New Jersey

About Montclair State University

Montclair State University is a small unincorporated community in northeastern New Jersey.

Officially, Montclair State University is a census-designated place — a real, named community that residents call home, governed at the county level. The community covers 0.36 square miles.

📰 Montclair State University News Today

• Field Hockey vs Montclair State University on 10/10/2026 - Box Score Kean University Athletics · Oct 10
• Montclair State University Launches New Virtual Reality Facility Montclair State University · Sep 1
• Volleyball drops 3-1 decision at Montclair State Brandeis Athletics · Oct 9
• Jonathan Koppell, PhD: Montclair’s Role as NJ PBS’ New Operator New Jersey Globe · Oct 9
• Commentary: Montclair State University has extraordinary responsibility overseeing NJ PBS New Jersey Monitor · Sep 10

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

📰 Local News

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What Makes Montclair State University Unique

• The only place in America named Montclair State University — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• An unincorporated community — no city hall of its own, which often means lower local taxes and county-managed services.
• Positioned in northeastern New Jersey, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.

Why People Love It Here

• Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 2 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Montclair State University

• Dante's — burger
• The Hearth
• 2mato at the Rathskeller
• Balance Kitchen at Freeman
• Chili's — tex-mex
• Red Hawk Diner
• Sam's Place
• Starbucks at Cafe Diem (café)
• Student Center Cafe
• Student Center Dining Room

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Hamilton House Museum · Museum
• The Yogi Berra Museum · Museum

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Montclair State University

• Alumni Green reviews ★
• Chapin Hall Quad reviews ★
• Holster Park reviews ★
• Machuga Heights reviews ★
• Machuga Lawn reviews ★
• Science Quad reviews ★
• Student Center Quad reviews ★
• Surgent Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

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