Tuition, Fees, and Living Costs Analysis

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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.
You may want to compare the school to other New Jersey schools with tuition changes from last year at New Jersey colleges tuition change page.
Kean Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$12,972 $20,364$17,339
2023-2024$13,426$21,076$19,804
Change % 2023-20243.50%3.50%14.22%
2024-2025$13,896$21,813$22,619
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
Kean University - COA
Kean University - Undergraduate Tuition Chart
Kean University - Room and Board Coost Chart

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
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$18,000 $23,110$17,339
2023-2024$18,630$23,919$19,804
Change % 2023-20243.50%3.50%14.22%
2024-2025$19,282$24,756$22,619
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Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
Kean University - Graduate Tuition Chart

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)
YearIn-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate2022-2023$418$649
2023-2024$433$672
2024-2025$449$696
Graduate2022-2023$788$946
2023-2024$816$979
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.
Kean University - Tuition per Credit Hour
Kean University - Books and Supplies Costs

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-StateOut-of-State
Kean University$13,426$21,076
Rutgers University-New Brunswick$17,239$36,001
Montclair State University$14,766$24,126
Rowan University$15,700$25,564
New Jersey Institute of Technology$19,022$35,934
Rutgers University-Newark$16,586$35,348

Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees and Costs of Attendance

Tuition & FeesCOAAfter Financial Aid

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at Kean?

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at Kean is $56,202 for New Jersey residents and $88,005 for out-of-state students.
The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.
Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$13,671$13,921$14,175$14,434$56,202
Out-of-State$21,440$21,810$22,186$22,569$88,005
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$13,921$14,175$14,434$14,698$57,228
Out-of-State$21,810$22,186$22,569$22,959$89,524
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$14,175$14,434$14,698$14,966$58,274
Out-of-State$22,186$22,569$22,959$23,355$91,069
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$14,434$14,698$14,966$15,240$59,338
Out-of-State$22,569$22,959$23,355$23,758$92,641
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$14,698$14,966$15,240$15,518$60,422
Out-of-State$22,959$23,355$23,758$24,168$94,239

Total College Costs Including Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.
For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $148,666 for New Jersey residents and $180,469 for out-of-state students.
The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation for the next 5 admission years at Kean University.
Four(4) Years of Costs of Attendance
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$35,488$36,582$37,659$38,772$148,666
Out-of-State$43,257$44,471$45,724$47,018$180,469
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$36,582$37,713$38,826$39,977$153,271
Out-of-State$44,471$45,724$47,018$48,353$185,566
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$37,713$38,883$40,034$41,224$158,033
Out-of-State$45,724$47,018$48,353$49,732$190,828
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$38,883$40,093$41,283$42,513$162,957
Out-of-State$47,018$48,353$49,732$51,156$196,260
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$40,093$41,344$42,574$43,846$168,051
Out-of-State$48,353$49,732$51,156$52,627$201,868

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 81% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.
After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $109,078 for New Jersey residents and $140,881 for out-of-state students.
The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation with financial aid for the next 5 admission years at Kean University.
Four(4) Years Costs of Attendance after Financial Aid
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$25,591$26,685$27,762$28,875$109,078
Out-of-State$33,360$34,574$35,827$37,121$140,881
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$26,685$27,816$28,929$30,080$113,683
Out-of-State$34,574$35,827$37,121$38,456$145,978
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$27,816$28,986$30,137$31,327$118,445
Out-of-State$35,827$37,121$38,456$39,835$151,240
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$28,986$30,196$31,386$32,616$123,369
Out-of-State$37,121$38,456$39,835$41,259$156,672
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$30,196$31,447$32,677$33,949$128,463
Out-of-State$38,456$39,835$41,259$42,730$162,280

Tuition, Fees, and Living Cost Tables and Charts

Next tables and charts illustrate the 2024 tuition, fees, books & supplies, and living costs in detail. We provide the previous 5 years' costs so that you can check the increased amounts of each cost item and estimate future year costs. In addition, you can check the financial aid amount including grant, scholarship, and federal student loans for the last five years. Use the left menu to explore the tuition and college costs information at Kean University.
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Kean University 2024 Costs of Attendance
In-StateOut-of-State
Tuition and FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs Tuition & FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs
Undergraduate$13,426$1,200$19,804$21,076$1,200 $19,804
Graduate$18,630 $1,200$19,804$23,919 $1,200$19,804

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