Admission Statistics
For the academic year 2022-23, the acceptance rate of Kean University is 82.60% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 22.72%. 4,061 men and 6,424 women applied to Kean and 3,196 men and 5,465 women students were accepted.
Among them, 813 men and 1,155 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022).
The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Kean.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 10,485 | 4,061 | 6,424 | 0 | 0 |
| Admitted | 8,661 | 3,196 | 5,465 | 0 | 0 |
| Enrolled | 1,968 | 813 | 1,155 | 0 | 0 |
| Acceptance Rate | 82.60% | 78.70% | 85.07% | - | - |
| Yield | 22.72% | 25.44% | 21.13% | - | - |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
SAT and ACT Score Distribution
In 2023, 252 students (13% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 28 students (1%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Kean.
The median SAT score is 1,020 with 510 SAT EBRW and 510 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 580 and the 25th percentile is 450. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 580 and 25th percentile is 450 .
The median ACT composite score is 18 with 75th percentile score of 25 and 25th percentile score of 16 at Kean.
The SAT and ACT scores at Kean University are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,065, ACT: 21 - public doctoral / research university).
| 25th Percentile | 50th Percentile (Median) | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Total | 900 | 1020 | 1160 |
| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 450 | 510 | 580 |
| SAT Math | 450 | 510 | 580 |
| ACT Composite | 16 | 18 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ACT English | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type
For the academic year 2022-23, total 1,968 first-year students enrolled in Kean. The proportion of full-time students is 96.75% and part-time students is 3.25%.
By gender, the proportion of men students is 41.31% and women students is 58.69%.
The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at Kean.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,968 | 813 | 1,155 | 0 | 0 |
| Full-time | 1,904 | 782 | 1,122 | 0 | 0 |
| Part-time | 64 | 31 | 33 | 0 | 0 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Application Requirements
It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), Completion of College Preparatory Program, English Proficiency Test, and Personal statement or essay to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at Kean. The english proficiency test is reqired .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Kean University.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
| High School GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| High School Rank | Considered, if submitted |
| High School Record (or Transcript) | Required |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered, if submitted |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Considered, if submitted |
| SAT / ACT | Considered, if submitted |
| English Proficiency Test | Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc) | Not Considered |
| Work experience | Considered, if submitted |
| Personal statement or essay | Required |
| Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |
General Admissions Information
The application fee is $75 for undergraduate schools and $75 for graduate schools of Kean University. The next table provides general admission information for applying to Kean.
| Open Admission Policy | No |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fees | $75 |
| Graduate Application Fees | $75 |
| Admission Information | https://www.kean.edu/offices/admissions |
| Online Application | https://www.kean.edu/apply-now |
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Credits Accepted | Dual Credits, Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Degree Offered | Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate, Doctoral (Research), Doctoral (Professional Practice) |