Montclair State University is the second largest university in the state of New Jersey with a focus on the liberal arts and sciences. Though this is a large school, the professors are accessible which makes is great for the students, especially for the ones who need it. The majority female student body is also quite diverse, with students coming from all walks of life. There is a little bit of everything here, and that is what makes this schools and others like it very special. 98 percent of the students who attend are from the garden state.