About Kean University
Type
Public
4 Years
Student Population
14,056
Website
www.kean.eduAccreditation
MSCHE
Religious Affiliation
Not applicable
On Campus Housing
Yes
Kean University was established in 1855 and is one of the largest university in New Jersey. It is a public university and was granted the status in 1997. The school produces more teachers than any other university in the state.
The university aims at the intellectual, cultural, and personal growth of all its members - students, faculty, and professional staff. It prepares students to think critically, creatively, and logically in order to adapt to the changing societal, academic, professional, and corporate climate and to serve as active and contributing members of a global community.
The university has a total population of 14,056 students which includes 10,161 full-time students and 3,909 part-time students. The student to faculty ratio of the institute is 17:1 with a graduation rate of 50%.
The institute offers more than 50 bachelor’s programs with more than 60 doctoral, masters and certificate programs. It also offers 8 online programs so the students can learn from anywhere based on their own schedules.
Kean University Accreditation
The university is accredited and is recognized by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education to provide various online and on-campus programs.
Rankings
According to USNews, Kean University is ranked,
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129-170 in Regional Universities North.
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41 in Top Performers on Social Mobility
Admissions
Application Deadline
N/A
Acceptance Rate
86%
SAT Range
890 - 1080
ACT Range
17 - 22
Application Fee
$75
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Required
Accept Common App
Yes
Kean offers a smarter approach to education that focuses on giving you the skills and real-world exposure to launch the career of your dreams.
The acceptance rate of Kean University is 86% which is moderate, makes it easier for students to gain admission to the university.
In order to apply, students must fill the application form, the application fee for both undergraduate and graduate programs is $75.
After the completion of the application form, the candidates are asked to submit the relevant documents which include SAT or ACT scores along with their official high school transcripts. The ACT score required to get into the KU of 17-22 while the SAT score ranges from 890-1080.
First-year students with a GPA higher than 3.3 with a min of 16 college preparatory courses are not required to submit their SAT scores as part of their application process.
Kean University Admissions Office
Office of Admissions
Kean Hall - North Wing
Telephone - (908) 737-7100
Fax - (908) 737-7105
Email - admitme@kean.edu
For any further updates, we suggest you keep in touch with the official website or our admissions page by clicking below.
Annual Cost to Attend
Net Price
$17,067
Average Annual Cost
$9,740
Books And Supplies
$1,384
Other Fees
$2,608
Room And Board
$14,470
Budget For Other Expenses
$2,273
Total One Year Cost
$30,475
From the table above, it is very clear that the tuition at Kean University is pretty affordable and is very easy to pay with available financial assistance by KU.
The average annual cost to attend the university is $9,740 while the net price is $17,067. In addition to the above cost following expenses must be considered:
Kean University Tuition Room and Board costs around $14,470, Books and Supplies is $1,384 and Other Fees is around $2,608.
The total one year cost that could incur for a student to attend Kean is $30,475.
To know more about tuition in-state, cost per credit, cost of attendance, and more. We suggest you visit our tuition and fees page.
Academics
Highest Degree Offered
NA
Student:Faculty Ratio
17:1
Full-Time Retention Rate
72%
Part-Time Retention Rate
46%
Academic Calendar
Semester
Research Funding per Student
$154
Faculty Overview
Male Professors
Female Professors
Non-traditional Learning
Evening Degree Programs
Teacher Certification
Distance Education
Study Abroad
Majors
Psychology, General
447 Graduates
Business Administration, Management...
200 Graduates
Biology, General
163 Graduates
Criminal Justice and Corrections
156 Graduates
Communication and Media Studies
151 Graduates
Accounting and Related Services
130 Graduates
Registered Nursing, Administration,...
121 Graduates
English Language and Literature, Ge...
114 Graduates
Teacher Education and Professional...
109 Graduates
Sociology
89 Graduates
Special Education and Teaching
89 Graduates
Design and Applied Arts
86 Graduates
Marketing
86 Graduates
Teacher Education and Professional...
85 Graduates
Finance and Financial Management Se...
76 Graduates
History
72 Graduates
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facil...
46 Graduates
Public Administration
46 Graduates
Mathematics
42 Graduates
Computer and Information Sciences,...
37 Graduates
Computer Systems Networking and Tel...
33 Graduates
Political Science and Government
24 Graduates
Fine and Studio Arts
23 Graduates
International Business
22 Graduates
Science Technologies/Technicians, O...
22 Graduates
Economics
21 Graduates
Romance Languages, Literatures, and...
20 Graduates
Psychology, Other
19 Graduates
Chemistry
18 Graduates
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervent...
17 Graduates
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
16 Graduates
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosc...
13 Graduates
Health and Medical Administrative S...
9 Graduates
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science...
8 Graduates
Music
7 Graduates
Sustainability Studies
4 Graduates
Graphic Communications
2 Graduates
Area Studies
1 Graduates
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Student Body
Undergraduate Students
11,824
Socio-Economic Diversity
44%
Part-time
19%
Students Gender
LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS
ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER
Race/Ethnicity
Geographic Density
Geographic Density
High
Unknown Location
Out Of State
In State
Foreign
Economic Diversity
36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
Median Household Income
$76,062 per year
Campus Life
Housing
The students can reside on campus and N/A of Freshman Live On-Campus.
On Campus Housing Available
Yes
Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
No
Freshmen Live on Campus
N/A
Undergrads in College Housing
N/A
Averege Housing Cost
$11,086/year
Campus Food
The institution has several dining and meal plan options available to students and the average meal plan cost is around $3,384/year.
Meal Plan Available
Yes
Average Meal Plan Available
$3,384/year
Athletes
Division Sports Nickname
Cougars
School Colors
navy and white
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
New Jersey Athletic Conference
Total Male Athletes
222
Total Female Athletes
136
Intramural Sports
15
Sports Club
N/A
Sports Team (Men)
Baseball
Basketball
Football
Lacrosse
Soccer
Volleyball
Sports Team (Women)
Basketball
Field Hockey
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Swimming and Diving
Tennis
Volleyball
Campus Safety
24-Hour Security Patrol
Yes
Campus Emergency Phones
Yes
24-Hour Escort Safety rides
Yes
Mobile Campus Emergency Alert
Yes
After Graduation
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$35,800/year
Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation
$46,100/year
Typical Monthly Loan Payment
$184 - 324
Financial Aid
Students Receiving Gift Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$7,510
Students Receiving Federal Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$4,960
Students Receiving State Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$5,290
Students Receiving Institutional Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$2,124
Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30K
$10,246
$30K - $48K
$8,951
$48K - $75K
$4,356
$75K - $110K
$756
> $110K
$385
Total Non-Needs based Scholarships/Grants
$19,250
The university provides financial assistance to the student in need. The students can utilize these aid to pay fees and meet other academic needs and reduce their financial burden.
Financial assistance is provided in the form of scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study programs. Eligibility for these provisions varies from academic performance to nationality and citizenship.
Eligible students who wish to avail of these facilities are required to fill out the FAFSA and determine eligibility.
Kean University federal school code is 002622.
A student would receive $7,510 every year as an average financial aid amount. A student would also be entitled to receive a total need-based scholarships/grants amounting to $19,250.
The various financial aids provided are in the following forms:
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Gift Aid comes around $7,510.
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State Aid ranges around $5,290.
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Federal Grants come around $4,960.
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Institutional Aid ranges around $2,124.
Kean University Financial Aid Office
Office of Financial Aid & Scholarship Services
Center for Academic Success (CAS)
Room 124
Fax - (908) 737-3200
Email - finaid@kean.edu
Kean University Financial Aid Number
Telephone - (908) 737-3190
