OpenFieldBachelor of Science in Marine Biology and Coastal Sciences
Fieldwork-based degree based at the Montclair State University Field Station at Stokes State Forest and coastal New Jersey estuaries, studying salt marsh ecology and oceanography.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- High school GPA >= 3.0 with chemistry and biology
- English language proficiency
- TOEFL 70+ or IELTS 6.0
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Exempt
- Thesis / Research statement
- Personal statement
- Recommendation letters
- One high school counselor letter
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- New Jersey Sea Grant Consortium Undergraduate Research Fellowships up to $4,000/year
- Application fee
- $65
- Tuition / joining costs
- $14,500/year (In-state) / $23,800/year (Out-of-state)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- February 15, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-16
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Montclair State University documentation reviewed 2026-10-16. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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