Overview
Enrollment
| 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, 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.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
Kean is rated within the lower 45% 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 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#696 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#238 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#22 in Best Colleges in New Jersey
#11 in Best Public Colleges in New Jersey
#26 in Best Value Colleges in New Jersey
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1020/1198 |
| GPA | 3.2 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Aug 15, 2025 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $75 |
Annual Cost to Attend
New Jersey Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Other Fees | $2,291 |
| Room and Board | $16,592 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,212 |
| Total One Year Cost | $34,430 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Other Fees | $2,291 |
| Room and Board | $16,592 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,212 |
| Total One Year Cost | $42,080 |
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.
Last updated February 24, 2025