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 |
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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 9,540 prospective students applied, and 6,541 were granted admission. Of those admitted 1,770 enrolled in the school. 10,674 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 3,382 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2019/2020, excluding room and board, is $9,935 plus fees of $2,660. Kean is ranked 739 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Kean is rated within the lower 43% 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 2021 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#739 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#253 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#18 in Best Colleges in New Jersey
#10 in Best Public Colleges in New Jersey
#9999 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#27 in Best Value Colleges in New Jersey
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 920/1100 |
| ACT | 17/23 |
| GPA | 3.0 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | May 31, 2022 |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
| Application Fee | $75 |
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Annual Cost to Attend
New Jersey Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Other Fees | $2,660 |
| Room and Board | $14,802 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,281 |
| Total One Year Cost | $30,678 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Other Fees | $2,660 |
| Room and Board | $14,802 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,281 |
| Total One Year Cost | $37,854 |
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.