Kean Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 75.90%. Not very selective
- SAT Average: 1040. Average SAT scores, indicating a moderately competitive applicant pool.
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $14,299
- Out-of-State Tuition: $22,446
- In-state tuition is affordable, while out-of-state tuition is higher, as is typical for public institutions.
Student Population at Kean:
- Total Enrollment: 13,905, including 1,667 online students
- 11,758 Undergraduate, 2,147 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 36.6% men, 63.4% women.
- This is a medium-sized institution, offering diverse programs and student activities.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 47%. Lower graduation rate, which may reflect challenges in student retention or completion.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 24%. Some students transfer out, which is common in higher education.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 76%. Good retention, typical for many institutions.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 115 academic programs available.
- Graduate Programs: 46 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
Kean Overview
Kean University (Kean) is a four-year, public school located in Union, NJ. Kean University was newly upgraded to an R2 University from a Doctoral / Research University (not R1, R2)
in 2025 due to changes in its research activities and doctoral program offerings.
The Kean's tuition & fees is $14,299 for New Jersey residents and $22,446 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 71% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $13,008.
The school has a total enrollment of 13,905 and the students to faculty ratio is 17 to 1 (5.88%).
Kean's acceptance rate is 75.90% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 18.67%. The median SAT score is 1040.
Kean ranked 24th in New Jersey Colleges rankings. Kean University is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Kean University is $14,299 for in-state students and $22,446 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $19,841 for in-state students and $25,472 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $15,229 for New Jersey residents and $23,905 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $21,131 for New Jersey residents and $27,126 for out-of-state students.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $14,299 | $22,446 |
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| Graduate | $19,841 | $25,472 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $15,229 | $23,905 |
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| Graduate | $21,131 | $27,126 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Kean University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at Kean
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army, NAVY, Air Force |
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| Weekend/Evening College | Yes |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | Yes |
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