Kean University

5/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Union, NJ
4.1 7 reviews

#11 Best Public Universities in New Jersey

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Overview

Total enrollment

13,905

Location Union, New Jersey
Website kean.edu
Type Public 4 Year
Setting Large Suburban

Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Located in Union, New Jersey, approximately 15 miles from New York City, Kean University occupies a 180-acre suburban campus featuring both modern academic facilities and historic buildings, including the Greek Revival-style Liberty Hall Museum. Founded in 1855 as a teachers' college, Kean has evolved into a comprehensive public university serving undergraduate and graduate students, with a substantial portion of students commuting from the surrounding region. The university maintains strong academic programs in education, business, healthcare fields, and design, with the Nathan Weiss Graduate College offering advanced degrees in various disciplines. Kean's main campus provides traditional dormitory housing for residential students, while its additional campus in Ocean County and recently established campus in Wenzhou, China, expand its educational reach beyond Union.

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Ratings

Kean is rated within the lower 42% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10.

Overall Rating

5 out of 10
Academics

4 out of 10
Resources

6 out of 10
Outcomes

5 out of 10
Value

5 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for Kean University within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Very Easy

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 930/1150
GPA 3.2

Acceptance Rate

75.9%

Applications Due Aug 15, 2027
Enrollment Rate 18.7%
Application Fee $75

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Annual Cost to Attend

New Jersey Resident Tuition

$14,299

Out of State Resident Tuition

$22,446

Breakdown

Tuition $14,299
Books and Supplies $1,200
Other Fees $2,440
Room and Board $18,264
Budget for Other Expenses $3,324
Total One Year Cost $39,527

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Student 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 majors at Kean University are Business, Education, and Psychology. 22% of students major in Business, 19% in Education, and 12% in Psychology.