Kean Admission Requirements
Union, New JerseyChances of getting into Kean University
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance Rate
86%| Measure | Difficulty | |
|---|---|---|
| Admission Standards | Extremely Easy | |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
How hard is it to get into Kean and can I get accepted? The school has a 86% acceptance rate ranking it #30 in New Jersey for lowest rate of acceptance. Last year, 7,809 out of 9,082 applicants were admitted making Kean University an easy school to get into with a very good chance of acceptance assuming you meet the requirements. Academically, it has extremely easy requirements for admission test scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 74 percent. Kean University typically accepts and attracts "B" average high school students. Only 23% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school. Most incoming freshmen graduated in the top half of their high school class.
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SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score
SAT Range
890-1080Applicants Submitting SAT
75%| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 25th | 450 |
| SAT Math 25th | 440 |
| SAT Composite 25th | 890 |
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 75th | 540 |
| SAT Math 75th | 540 |
| SAT Composite 75th | 1080 |
| Average SAT Score | 990 |
SAT Scores you need to get in
What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Kean University?
Kean University typically requires applicants to be in the top 79 percent of SAT test takers. The school consistently takes SAT composite scores down to 890 on a 1600 scale, below which admission should be considered a reach. We estimate some students could be accepted with SAT's as low as 790. The estimated average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 990 out of 1600. The school ranks #20 in New Jersey for highest average SAT composite score. A competitive SAT score is critical as 75 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school. Note: SAT scores presented on this page have been adjusted upwards per the College Board's concordance tables for test takers after March 2016.
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Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
| SAT Score (1600 scale) | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 1080 and Above | Good | >91% |
| 985 to 1080 | Avg + | 86%-91% |
| 890 to 985 | Avg - | 78%-86% |
| 795 to 890 | Reach | 68%-78% |
| Less than 795 | Low | <68% |
Kean ACT Scores
ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score
ACT Range
17-22Applicants Submitting ACT
9%| ACT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 25th | N/A |
| ACT Math 25th | N/A |
| ACT Composite 25th | 17 |
| ACT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 75th | N/A |
| ACT Math 75th | N/A |
| ACT Composite 75th | 22 |
| Average ACT Score | 19 |
ACT Scores needed to get accepted
What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into Kean?
Admission data indicates that Kean regularly accepts students with ACT's of 17 and above. Successful applicants typically send ACT scores in the top 69 percent nationally. We estimate the school accepting minimum ACT composite scores around 14 in some instances. Prospective students submitting an ACT composite of 20 or higher should be in the upper half of applicants - and students with a 22 and above have very competitive chances. The school ranks #18 in New Jersey for highest average ACT composite score. 9 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Kean University.
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score
| ACT Score | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 22 and Above | Good | >92% |
| 19 to 22 | Avg + | 86%-92% |
| 17 to 19 | Avg - | 80%-86% |
| 15 to 17 | Reach | 72%-80% |
| Less than 15 | Low | <72% |
Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA
Avg. High School GPA
3.0Typical High School Grades
BYou will need about average high school grades to get into Kean University. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Kean University was 3.0 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #23 in New Jersey for highest average GPA. If your high school grades are above the average 3.0 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as Kean accepts 86% of all applicants.
| High School GPA | Freshmen Within Range | Competitiveness |
|---|---|---|
| 3.75+ | 7% | Good |
| 3.50 to 3.75 | 9% | Good |
| 3.25 to 3.50 | 11% | Good |
| 3.00 to 3.25 | 22% | Avg + |
| 2.75 to 3.00 | 38% | Avg + |
| 2.50 to 2.75 | 12% | Reach |
| 2.25 to 2.50 | 1% | Reach |
| 2.00 to 2.25 | N/A% | Low |
High School Class Rank
63% of Kean University freshman were in the top half of their high school graduating class.
| High School Class Rank | Freshmen Within Range |
|---|---|
| Top 10% of class | 8% |
| Top 25% of class | 26% |
| Top 50% of class | 63% |
| Bottom 50% of class | 37% |
| Bottom 25% of class | 11% |
Admission Statistics
| Women | Men | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 5,315 | 3,767 | 9,082 |
| Accepted | 4,657 | 3,152 | 7,809 |
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 84% | 86% |
| Enrolled | 1,021 | 794 | 1,815 |
| Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) | 22% | 25% | 23% |
Fall 2020 Application Deadline
Applications were Due
May 31, 2020Days left to Apply
NoneThe application deadline for Fall 2020 has passed. Applications were due on May 31, 2020.
Admission Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to Kean University and what considerations affect admission decisions?
| Test Scores | Required |
| High School GPA | Required |
| High School Class Rank | Neither required nor recommended |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Recommended |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Demonstration of Competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
Credits Accepted
| AP Credit | Yes |
| Dual Credit | Yes |
| Credit for Life Experiences | Yes |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does Kean University prefer SAT or ACT?
75% of students submit their SAT scores to Kean. 9% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.
What is my chance of getting into Kean University?
86% of those who apply are granted admission to Kean. Admission competition is and the college has extremely easy admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.
What SAT score is required for Kean University?
The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 890 and 1080. 75% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.
What ACT score is required for Kean University?
The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 17 and 22. 9% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.
