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Montclair State University Men's Football

Welcome to the Montclair State University men's football recruiting profile. Montclair State competes in NCAA Division III (D3) in the New Jersey Athletic Conference from Montclair, New Jersey. Led by head coach Michael Palazzo, Montclair State University pairs a 88% acceptance rate with a 65% graduation rate and a $17,669 average net price.

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Program
Roster Size
Reported 2024-25 team participation count.
135
Division
Competitive association or level for this program (for example NCAA, NAIA, or JUCO).
Division III (D3)
Conference
Athletic conference this program competes in.
New Jersey Athletic Conference
School
Type
Public or private institution classification.
public
Campus Setting
Campus locale: city, suburb, town, or rural.
suburban
Enrollment
Number of undergraduate students enrolled.
25,785
Acceptance Rate
Percentage of applicants offered admission.
88%
State
New Jersey
City
Montclair
Address
1 Normal Avenue

Program Performance Trend

Has won an average of 38% of games over the last five seasons.

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Staff
Mike Palazzo
Head Coach
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Michael Palazzo
Head Coach
Ian Carter
Football Associate Head Coach (outside Linebackers)
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Steve Sciarappa
Football Associate Head Coach (special Teams Coor. / Safties)
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Cam Martin
Football Assistant Coach (offensive Quality Control)
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Joe LaSala
Football Assistant Coach (offensive Coor. / Quarterbacks)
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Joe Ravelo
Football Assistant Coach (special Teams Consultant)
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Liam Nelson
Football Assistant Coach (defensive Coordinator)
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Academic Outcomes

Graduates from this school outperform 36% of D3 men's football programs academically.

Retention Rate
Percentage of first-year students who return for year two.
78%
Graduation Rate
Percentage of students who complete their degree.
65%
Median Earnings (6yr)
Median earnings 6 years after students entered this school.
$47,944
Median Earnings (10yr)
Median earnings 10 years after students entered this school.
$61,415
A

Affordability

This school is more affordable than 95% of D3 men's football programs.

Tuition (In-State)
Published annual tuition for in-state students.
$14,790
Tuition (Out-of-State)
Published annual tuition for out-of-state students.
$24,900
Room & Board
Annual cost of on-campus housing and meals.
$16,730
Average Net Price
Reported average cost after grants and scholarships.
$17,669
Application Fee
One-time undergraduate application fee.
$65
D

Program Resources

This program is better funded than 10% of D3 men's football programs.

Total Revenue
Reported 2024-25 annual program revenue from all sources.
$383,254
Operating Expenses
Reported 2024-25 team operating expenses, such as travel, meals, equipment, uniforms, and contest costs.
$101,257
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