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Kean University

Union, New Jersey

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Overview

Student Population
12,759
Kean University overview
Location Union, New Jersey
Online kean.edu
School Type Public 4 Year
Setting Large Suburban
Kean University overview
Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Located in Union, New Jersey, Kean University is a mid-size four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 9,048 prospective students applied, and 7,162 were granted admission.  Of those admitted 1,502 enrolled in the school.  9,445 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 3,314 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $10,445 plus fees of $2,150. Kean is ranked 729 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.

Ratings

5/10
Overall
3/10
Academics
5/10
Resources
5/10
Outcomes
2/10
Value

Kean is rated within the lower 41% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated

Rankings

Rankings for Kean University within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Getting In

Admission Standards
Extremely Easy
Kean University overview
SAT 920/1120
ACT 17/23
GPA 3.2
Applications Accepted
79.2% 
Kean University overview
Applications Due May 31, 2023
Applicant Competition Very Low
Application Fee $75

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Annual Cost to Attend

New Jersey Resident Tuition
$10,445
In State Costs for Kean University
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,000
Other Fees$2,150
Room and Board $14,834
Budget for Other Expenses$2,281
Total One Year Cost$30,710
Out of State Resident Tuition
$17,621
Out of State Costs for Kean University
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,000
Other Fees$2,150
Room and Board $14,834
Budget for Other Expenses$2,281
Total One Year Cost$37,886

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years
$46,400 per year
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
49% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by Kean University students
Subject Percent of Class
Business 22%
Education 19%
Psychology 12%
Visual and Performing Arts 6%
Social Sciences 6%

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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=185262 IPEDS survey data for Kean University.

Current students may use the Kean University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.