Kean University

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About Kean University

School Type: Public

Religious Affiliation: Not applicable

Status: Non-profit

Military Friendly: Yes

Accreditation: regional

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.

Union, NJ

$10,445

Avg in-state
tuition

$17,621

Avg out-of-state
tuition

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Admissions Breakdown

79%

Acceptance Rate Insight

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.

71%

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.

48%

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 scoresConsidered (not required)

High school transcriptRequired

High school rankConsidered (not required)

Letter of recommendationRecommended

High school GPARequired

Open admissionNo

Completion of college prep programRequired

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollmentYes

Credit for qualified life experience*Yes

Advance placement (AP) creditsYes

*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 Percentile17-23

SAT 25th-75th Percentile920-1120

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

13k

Students enrolled

23%

Online student enrollment

16:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

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On-campusCheck Bold
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Demographics

White

30%

Unknown

7%

Black

20%

Hispanic

32%

Two or more races

2%

Non-U.S. Citizen

3%

Asian

6%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Socio-economic diversity

55% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

55%

Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

9

Total Online Enrollment

2,956

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

91% On-campus

9% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

CertificatesX BoldNot offered

AssociateX BoldNot offered

Bachelor'sCheck Bold11% online

Graduate CertificateX BoldNot offered

Master'sCheck Bold9% online

DoctorateX BoldNot offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student LevelIn-stateOut-of-state
Undergraduate$59,784$59,784
Graduate$54,672$54,672

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.

Costs to ConsiderPrice
Books and supplies$1,200
On-campus room and board$17,758
On-campus other expenses$2,600
Off-campus (not with family) room and boardCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (not with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by categoryIn-stateOut-of-state
On-campus$81,342$81,342
Off-campus without family$60,984$60,984
Off-campus with family$60,984$60,984

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

63%

State Grant Aid

47%

Institution Grant Aid

67%

Pell Grant

55%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid$5,705
State Grant Aid$5,411
Institution Grant Aid$2,624
Pell Grant Aid$4,921

Financial Outlook

$23k

Average student debtafter graduation

$38k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FCS

2.8%

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

MenWomen
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Football
  • Lacrosse
  • Soccer
  • Volleyball
  • Field Hockey
  • Softball
  • Swimming
  • Tennis

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

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1Architecture And Related Services.
2Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies.
3Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies.
4Biological And Biomedical Sciences.
5Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services.
6Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs.
7Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services.
8Education.
9Engineering Technologies/Technicians.
10English Language And Literature/Letters.
11Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics.
12Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences.
13Health Professions And Related Programs.
14History
15History.
16Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services.
17Mathematics And Statistics.
18Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies.
19Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies.
20Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology.
21Physical Sciences.
22Psychology.
23Public Administration And Social Service Professions.
24Science Technologies/Technicians.
25Security And Protective Services.
26Social Sciences.
27Visual And Performing Arts.

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.