Overview
Student Population
| Location | Union, New Jersey |
| Online | kean.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Large Suburban |
| 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
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Academics
Resources
Outcomes
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
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Rankings
Rankings for Kean University within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#729 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#264 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#19 in Best Colleges in New Jersey
#10 in Best Public Colleges in New Jersey
#26 in Best Value Colleges in New Jersey
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 920/1120 |
| ACT | 17/23 |
| GPA | 3.2 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | May 31, 2023 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $75 |
Annual Cost to Attend
New Jersey Resident Tuition
| 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
| 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 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| 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.