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Acceptance Rate 83.00 %
SAT Average 1,020
2023 Tuition & Fees $20,364
($12,972)
Student Population 12,759
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $7,052

Academic Overview

Kean University is a public, four-years institute located in Union, New Jersey. It is a Doctoral/Research University by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice.
The 2023 tuition & fees is $12,972 for New Jersey residents and $20,364 for out-of-state students. The graduate school tuition & fees is $18,000 for New Jersey residents and $23,110 for out-of-state students.
The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 12,759 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 83.00% and the graduation rate is 48% last year.
The salary after graduation from Kean University varies by major programs where the average earning after 10 years is $48,400. You can check the average salary by the major programs on the area of study page.

2023 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate school, in the academic year 2022-2023, Kean's tuition & fees is $12,972 for New Jersey residents and $20,364 for non-residents. For graduate programs, its 2023 average tuition & fees are $18,000 for in-state students and $23,110 for out-of-state students.
Data source for 2023 Tuition: NCES
2023 Tuition & Fees
New Jersey ResidentsOut-of-State
Undergraduate$12,972$20,364
Graduate$18,000$23,110
[Chart] 2022-2023 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2023 key academic statistics at Kean. The acceptance rate of Kean is 83.00% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 23.00%. The average graduation rate is 48% and the transfer-out rate is 30%.
The average received amount of financial aid is $7,052 and 69% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 12,759 students is attending including both undergraduate and graduate students, and the student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.
Acceptance Rate for Kean University is 83.00 %.
Acceptance Rate
83.00%
Graduation Rate for Kean University is 48 %
Graduation Rate
48%
Transfer-out Rate for Kean University is 30 %
Transfer-out Rate
30%
Retention Rate for Kean University is 71 %
Retention Rate
71%
Student Population for Kean University is 12,759
Student Population
12,759
Student to Faculty Ratio for Kean University is 16 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
16 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $7,052 at Kean University.
Financial Aid Amount
$7,052

Directory Information

Directory Information
Address1000 Morris Avenue, Union, NJ 7083
Phone908-737-5326
WEBhttps://www.kean.edu/
Admissionhttps://www.kean.edu/offices/admissions
Online Applicationhttps://www.kean.edu/apply-now
Financial Aidhttps://www.kean.edu/offices/financial-aid
Net Price Calculatorhttps://www.kean.edu/offices/financial-aid/financial-aid-estimators
Veterans Tuitionhttps://www.kean.edu/offices/veteran-student-services
Disability Servicehttps://www.kean.edu/offices/office-counseling-accessibility-alcohol-and-other-drug-services/office-accessibility

Offered Degrees

Kean offers 102 major programs through online and on-site education where 3 programs are available through distance learning. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Bachelor's552
Master's341
Doctorate (Research)40
Doctorate (Practical)20
Post-Master's Certificate70

Special Learning Opportunities

Kean University offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. The school provides ROTC, teacher certification and study abroad - opportunity which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country programs to its students. It also offers weekend/evening classes which is a program that allows students to take a complete course of study and attend classes only on weekends or only in evenings.
Special Learning Opportunities
Online ClassUndergraduate , Graduate
ROTCArmy, NAVY, Air Force
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certification
Study Abroad
Campus Housing
(Dormitory Capacity:1,823)
Board/Meal Plan
(Typical Annual Charge: $3,554)

Veterans Benefits

Kean University has programs, benefits and/or services to veterans, military service members, or their families.
Veterans Benefits
Yellow Ribbon Program
(officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)
Credit for military training
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges