Kean University
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$10,445
Avg in-state tuition
$17,621
Avg out-of-state tuition
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About Kean University
Kean University is a medium-sized public university located on a suburban campus in Union, New Jersey. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 10,573, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 79%. The university offers 55 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 48%, and a student-faculty ratio of 16:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $10,445, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $17,621.
Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
79% of students were accepted during the 2021-2022 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
71% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.
Graduation Rate Insight
48% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Application Considerations
Test scores Considered (not required)
High school transcript Required
High school rank Considered (not required)
Letter of recommendation Recommended
High school GPA Required
Open admission No
Completion of college prep program Required
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollment Yes
Credit for qualified life experience* Yes
Advance placement (AP) credits Yes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
SAT & ACT
ACT 25th-75th Percentile 17-23
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 920-1120
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.
Learn more about how we determine school awards13k
Students enrolled
23%
Online student enrollment
16:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
Hispanic
32%
White
30%
Black
20%
Unknown
7%
Asian
6%
Non-U.S. Citizen
3%
Two or more races
2%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Female student population
65%
Socio-economic diversity
52% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
9
Total Online Enrollment
2,956
Percent of Programs Online
91% On-campus
9% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates Not offered
Associate Not offered
Bachelor's 11% online
Graduate Certificate Not offered
Master's 9% online
Doctorate Not offered
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
Undergraduate | $10,445 | $17,621 |
Graduate | $15,752 | $20,714 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.
Costs to Consider | Price |
---|---|
Books and supplies | $1,000 |
On-campus room and board | $14,834 |
On-campus other expenses | $2,281 |
Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $9,074 |
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $3,580 |
Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $3,580 |
Total Undergraduate Cost
Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
On-campus | $28,560 | $35,736 |
Off-campus without family | $24,099 | $31,275 |
Off-campus with family | $15,025 | $22,201 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
63%
State Grant Aid
44%
Institution Grant Aid
68%
Pell Grant
52%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$23k
Average student debt after graduation
$38k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NCAA Division III with football
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- Basketball
- Field Hockey
- Football
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- Baseball
- Basketball
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.
1Architecture And Related Services
BA
MA
DOC
Architecture
BA
MA
DOC
Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)
BA
MA
DOC
Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)
BA
MA
DOC
Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology
BA
MA
DOC
2Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Asian Studies/Civilization
BA
MA
DOC
3Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Asian Studies/Civilization
BA
MA
DOC
4Biological And Biomedical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biotechnology
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biotechnology
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biotechnology
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biotechnology
BA
MA
DOC
5Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Finance, General
BA
MA
DOC
International Business/Trade/Commerce
BA
MA
DOC
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Finance, General
BA
MA
DOC
International Business/Trade/Commerce
BA
MA
DOC
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Finance, General
BA
MA
DOC
International Business/Trade/Commerce
BA
MA
DOC
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Finance, General
BA
MA
DOC
International Business/Trade/Commerce
BA
MA
DOC
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
6Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
BA
MA
DOC
Public Relations/Image Management
BA
MA
DOC
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
BA
MA
DOC
Public Relations/Image Management
BA
MA
DOC
Speech Communication and Rhetoric
BA
MA
DOC
Public Relations/Image Management
BA
MA
DOC
Speech Communication and Rhetoric
BA
MA
DOC
Public Relations/Image Management
BA
MA
DOC
7Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Computer and Information Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
BA
MA
DOC
Computer and Information Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
BA
MA
DOC
Computer and Information Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
BA
MA
DOC
Computer and Information Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
BA
MA
DOC
8Education
BA
MA
DOC
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Urban Education and Leadership
BA
MA
DOC
Special Education and Teaching, General
BA
MA
DOC
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Speech or Language Impairments
BA
MA
DOC
Special Education and Teaching, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Art Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Foreign Language Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Music Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
BA
MA
DOC
Reading Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Urban Education and Leadership
BA
MA
DOC
Special Education and Teaching, General
BA
MA
DOC
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Speech or Language Impairments
BA
MA
DOC
Special Education and Teaching, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Art Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Foreign Language Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Music Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
BA
MA
DOC
Reading Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Urban Education and Leadership
BA
MA
DOC
Special Education and Teaching, General
BA
MA
DOC
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Speech or Language Impairments
BA
MA
DOC
Special Education and Teaching, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Art Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Music Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
BA
MA
DOC
Reading Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Urban Education and Leadership
BA
MA
DOC
Special Education and Teaching, General
BA
MA
DOC
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Speech or Language Impairments
BA
MA
DOC
Special Education and Teaching, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Art Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Music Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
BA
MA
DOC
9Engineering Technologies/Technicians
BA
MA
DOC
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician
BA
MA
DOC
10English Language And Literature/Letters
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
Writing, General
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
Writing, General
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
Writing, General
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
Writing, General
BA
MA
DOC
11Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
BA
MA
DOC
Spanish Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
Spanish Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
Spanish Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
Spanish Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
12Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
BA
MA
DOC
Athletic Training/Trainer
BA
MA
DOC
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
BA
MA
DOC
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
BA
MA
DOC
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing Science (MS, PhD)
BA
MA
DOC
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
BA
MA
DOC
Athletic Training/Trainer
BA
MA
DOC
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
BA
MA
DOC
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
BA
MA
DOC
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
BA
MA
DOC
Physical Therapy/Therapist
BA
MA
DOC
Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing Science (MS, PhD)
BA
MA
DOC
13Health Professions And Related Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
BA
MA
DOC
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
BA
MA
DOC
Athletic Training/Trainer
BA
MA
DOC
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
BA
MA
DOC
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
BA
MA
DOC
Community Health and Preventive Medicine
BA
MA
DOC
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
BA
MA
DOC
Physical Therapy/Therapist
BA
MA
DOC
Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing Science
BA
MA
DOC
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
BA
MA
DOC
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
BA
MA
DOC
Athletic Training/Trainer
BA
MA
DOC
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
BA
MA
DOC
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
BA
MA
DOC
Community Health and Preventive Medicine
BA
MA
DOC
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
BA
MA
DOC
Physical Therapy/Therapist
BA
MA
DOC
Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing Science
BA
MA
DOC
14History
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
15History
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
16Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services
BA
MA
DOC
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
BA
MA
DOC
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
BA
MA
DOC
17Mathematics And Statistics
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
18Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Holocaust and Related Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Sustainability Studies
BA
MA
DOC
International/Global Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Holocaust and Related Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Sustainability Studies
BA
MA
DOC
International/Globalization Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Holocaust and Related Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Sustainability Studies
BA
MA
DOC
International/Globalization Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Holocaust and Related Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Sustainability Studies
BA
MA
DOC
19Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
BA
MA
DOC
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
BA
MA
DOC
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
BA
MA
DOC
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
BA
MA
DOC
20Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology
BA
MA
DOC
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Exercise Science and Kinesiology
BA
MA
DOC
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Exercise Science and Kinesiology
BA
MA
DOC
21Physical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Chemistry, General
BA
MA
DOC
Geology/Earth Science, General
BA
MA
DOC
Chemistry, General
BA
MA
DOC
Geology/Earth Science, General
BA
MA
DOC
Chemistry, General
BA
MA
DOC
Geology/Earth Science, General
BA
MA
DOC
Chemistry, General
BA
MA
DOC
Geology/Earth Science, General
BA
MA
DOC
22Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
School Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Educational Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Forensic Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
School Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Educational Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Forensic Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
School Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Educational Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Forensic Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
School Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Educational Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Forensic Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, Other
BA
MA
DOC
23Public Administration And Social Service Professions
BA
MA
DOC
Public Administration
BA
MA
DOC
Social Work
BA
MA
DOC
Public Administration
BA
MA
DOC
Social Work
BA
MA
DOC
Public Administration
BA
MA
DOC
Social Work
BA
MA
DOC
Public Administration
BA
MA
DOC
Social Work
BA
MA
DOC
24Science Technologies/Technicians
BA
MA
DOC
Science Technologies/Technicians, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Science Technologies/Technicians, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Science Technologies/Technicians, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Science Technologies/Technicians, Other
BA
MA
DOC
25Security And Protective Services
BA
MA
DOC
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
BA
MA
DOC
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
BA
MA
DOC
26Social Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Economics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Political Science and Government, General
BA
MA
DOC
Sociology
BA
MA
DOC
Economics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Political Science and Government, General
BA
MA
DOC
Sociology
BA
MA
DOC
Economics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Political Science and Government, General
BA
MA
DOC
Sociology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Economics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Political Science and Government, General
BA
MA
DOC
Sociology, General
BA
MA
DOC
27Visual And Performing Arts
BA
MA
DOC
Design and Visual Communications, General
BA
MA
DOC
Industrial Design
BA
MA
DOC
Interior Design
BA
MA
DOC
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
BA
MA
DOC
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
BA
MA
DOC
Acting
BA
MA
DOC
Art/Art Studies, General
BA
MA
DOC
Fine/Studio Arts, General
BA
MA
DOC
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
BA
MA
DOC
Music, General
BA
MA
DOC
Music Performance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Design and Visual Communications, General
BA
MA
DOC
Industrial Design
BA
MA
DOC
Interior Design
BA
MA
DOC
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
BA
MA
DOC
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
BA
MA
DOC
Acting
BA
MA
DOC
Art/Art Studies, General
BA
MA
DOC
Fine/Studio Arts, General
BA
MA
DOC
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
BA
MA
DOC
Music, General
BA
MA
DOC
Music Performance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Design and Visual Communications, General
BA
MA
DOC
Industrial and Product Design
BA
MA
DOC
Interior Design
BA
MA
DOC
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
BA
MA
DOC
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
BA
MA
DOC
Acting
BA
MA
DOC
Art/Art Studies, General
BA
MA
DOC
Fine/Studio Arts, General
BA
MA
DOC
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
BA
MA
DOC
Music, General
BA
MA
DOC
Music Performance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Design and Visual Communications, General
BA
MA
DOC
Industrial and Product Design
BA
MA
DOC
Interior Design
BA
MA
DOC
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
BA
MA
DOC
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
BA
MA
DOC
Acting
BA
MA
DOC
Art/Art Studies, General
BA
MA
DOC
Fine/Studio Arts, General
BA
MA
DOC
Music, General
BA
MA
DOC
Music Performance, General
BA
MA
DOC
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