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#10 Best Public Universities in New Jersey

Kean Admission Requirements

Union, New Jersey

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Chances of getting into Kean University

Acceptance Rate

Admitted 
79%
Admission Difficulty for Kean University
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Extremely Easy 
Applicant Competition Very Low 
How hard is it to get into Kean and can I get accepted?

The acceptance rate at Kean is 79%.  It ranks #14 in New Jersey for lowest rate of acceptance. Kean University is an easy school to get into with a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission requirements. Last year, 7,162 out of 9,048 applicants were admitted.

The school has extremely easy admission requirements, generally admitting students who can score in the top 72 percent on standardized admission tests. Kean University typically accepts and attracts "B" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.2. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 21% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

The Kean application fee is $75 and applications are due by May 31.

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Kean University. If you submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 17% of students submitted SAT scores and 2% submitted ACT scores for admission for the 2021/2022 academic year..

Kean SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 
920-1120
Applicants Submitting SAT 
17%
SAT Scores for Kean University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th 460
SAT Math 25th 460
SAT Composite 25th 920
SAT Scores for Kean University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th 570
SAT Math 75th 550
SAT Composite 75th 1120
Average SAT Score 1020

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Kean University?

Kean University is a test optional school meaning applicants are not required to submit SAT scores with their application. The position on SAT scores from the school is "considered but not required".

Students who get into Kean University score in the top 74 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 920-1120.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

Kean University admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1120 and Above Good >88%
1020 to 1120 Avg + 79%-88%
920 to 1020 Avg - 66%-79%
820 to 920 Reach 51%-66%
Less than 820 Low <51%
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Kean ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 
17-23 
Applicants Submitting ACT 
2%
ACT Scores for Kean University
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th N/A
ACT Math 25th N/A
ACT Composite 25th 17
ACT Scores for Kean University
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th N/A
ACT Math 75th N/A
ACT Composite 75th 23
Average ACT Score 20

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into Kean?

Kean University is test optional. Students are not required to submit ACT scores with their application. The policy on ACT scores is "considered but not required".

Kean regularly accepts students who score 17 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 69 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 17-23.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Kean University admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
23 and Above Good >88%
20 to 23 Avg + 79%-88%
17 to 20 Avg - 66%-79%
14 to 17 Reach 51%-66%
Less than 14 Low <51%
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Kean GPA

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 
3.2
Typical High School Grades 
B

What GPA do you need to get into Kean University?

Applicants need about average high school grades to get into Kean. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Kean University was 3.2 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 3.2 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as Kean accepts 79% of all applicants.

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High School GPA's for admitted Kean University students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 8.0% Good
3.75 to 3.99 11.0% Good
3.50 to 3.74 17.0% Avg +
3.25 to 3.49 14.0% Avg +
3.00 to 3.24 18.0% Avg -
2.50 to 2.99 24.0% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 8.0% Low
1.00 to 1.99 0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

High School Class Rank

68% of Kean University freshman were in the top half of their high school graduating class.

High School Class Rank for admitted Kean University students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 15%
Top 25% of class 36%
Top 50% of class 68%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

Kean University admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 5,538 3,510 9,048
Accepted 4,613 2,549 7,162
Acceptance Rate 83% 73% 79%
Enrolled 882 620 1,502
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 19% 24% 21%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Fall 2023 Application Deadline

Applications are Due
May 31, 2023
Days left to Apply
72

Applicants have 72 days left until the Fall 2023 term applications are due on May 31, 2023.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Kean University is $75.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Kean University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Kean University Application Requirements
Test Scores Considered but not required
High School GPA Required
High School Class Rank Considered but not required
Completion of College Preparatory Program Required
Recommendations Recommended
Demonstration of Competencies Considered but not required

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Kean University
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes
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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.

FAQs

Does Kean University prefer SAT or ACT?

17% of students submit their SAT scores to Kean. 2% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into Kean University?

79% 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 920 and 1120. 17% 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 23. 2% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.