Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Kean University is $13,426 for New Jersey residents and $21,076 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 3.50% for New Jersey residents and increased by 3.50% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition and fees is higher than the average amount ($10,086) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition and fees is a little bit higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $19,667.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees for Kean is $13,896 for New Jersey residents and $21,813 for out-of-state students which is a 3.5% increase compared to 2024's rate.
It has been risen by 3.50% for New Jersey residents and increased by 3.50% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $19,804 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 14.22% compared to the previous year.The off-campus living costs increased by 44.60% compared to the previous year.
Kean Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year | In-State | Out-of-State | On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses |
2022-2023 | $12,972 |
$20,364 | $17,339 |
2023-2024 | $13,426 | $21,076 | $19,804 |
Change % 2023-2024 | 3.50% | 3.50% | 14.22% |
2024-2025 | $13,896 | $21,813 | $22,619 |
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
Graduate Tuition & Fees
For Graduate School, in-state tuition and fees is $18,630 and out-of-state tuition and fees is $23,919 for the academic year 2023-2024. Its in-state graduate tuition and fees is much higher than the average amount ($10,520) and its out-of-state graduate tuition and fees is higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $18,149.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at Kean is $19,282 for New Jersey residents and $24,756 for out-of-state students which is a 3.5% increase compared to 2024's rate.
Kean Graduate Tuition & Fees
Year | In-State | Out-of-State | On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses |
2022-2023 | $18,000 |
$23,110 | $17,339 |
2023-2024 | $18,630 | $23,919 | $19,804 |
Change % 2023-2024 | 3.50% | 3.50% | 14.22% |
2024-2025 | $19,282 | $24,756 | $22,619 |
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Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
Tuition Per Credit Hour
The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at Kean. The undergraduate tuition per credit hour is $433 for New Jersey residents and $672 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $816 for New Jersey residents and $979 for out-of-state students.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
| Year | In-State | Out-of-State |
Undergraduate | 2022-2023 | $418 | $649 |
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2023-2024 | $433 | $672 |
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2024-2025 | $449 | $696 |
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Graduate | 2022-2023 | $788 | $946 |
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2023-2024 | $816 | $979 |
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2024-2025 | $845 | $1,013 |
The 2024 costs per credit hour has been officially published by IPEDS and 2025 costs is estimated based on the change rate of last two years.
Compare Tuition to Similar Colleges
The next table compares the tuition & fees between Kean University and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison between Kean University and Similar Schools
| In-State | Out-of-State |
Kean University | $13,426 | $21,076 |
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Rutgers University-New Brunswick | $17,239 | $36,001 |
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Montclair State University | $14,766 | $24,126 |
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Rowan University | $15,700 | $25,564 |
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New Jersey Institute of Technology | $19,022 | $35,934 |
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Rutgers University-Newark | $16,586 | $35,348 |