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%.
Kean University, which is located in Union, NJ is a public university. The university covers an area of 5 acres. It was in 1855 when the Kean University was founded. The motto of the Kean University is Semper Discens and its official colors are navy and white. The total enrolment stands at 16,633 students at Kean University. Around 12,120 and 2,189 students take admission in various undergraduate and postgraduate courses of the university. To teach various courses to the students, the school has employed a total of 1,432 faculty. Interestingly, Kean University has an ethnically diverse student population. At KU around 31% belong to Hispanic ethnicity, 30% are white, and 20% are Black or African American. And, at the university, around 76% of the students are 24 and under. When it comes to gender distribution at the varsity, around 60% of the students are females and 40% are males. The college has produced several notable alumni including Richie Sambora (Record producer, Guitarist), Junot Díaz (Editor, Professor), Nellie Pou (Politician), and Nicholas Scutari (Politician) in its 165 years of existence. The university boasts of a decent sports infrastructure, which helps in developing the personality of its students. At KU, 194 undergraduate and graduate-level programs, including both residential and online, are offered to the students. The university also has a long list of accreditations. It has been accredited by ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc.), ACEN (Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing), ACS American Chemical Society, and AOTA (American Occupational Therapy Association). US$16 million is the total value of endowment of the Kean University.Rankings
To tackle the tough decision of choosing the right university, the ranking of a particular university helps the student in clearing their doubts regarding where they want to apply. The rankings of eductional institutions by Forbes and US News are considered a reliable source by applicants and experts. The ranking of a university is a great way to gauge its performance on several factors like research excellence, the performance of its students after graduation, student experience, and academic success. However, Kean University doesn't feature in the list of top colleges, according to the latest rankings of these two publications.
Admissions
Application Deadline
FALSE
Acceptance Rate
86%
SAT Range
890 - 1080
ACT Range
17 - 22
Application Fee
$75
SAT/ACT
Recommended
High School GPA
Required
Accept Common App
Yes
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
Tuition fees and the cost of living during the course tenure are the next two things that a student should keep in mind before applying to KU. The annual full-time cost of attendance comes out to be approximately $33,000. Students can also explore numerous financial aid options offered by the university.
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
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
On-campus housing facilities are offered to the students who wish to remain nearby. The normal expense for on-campus housing is $14,802 per year. Kean University has several dining and meal plan options for its students and the average meal plan at KU costs around $3,384 per year. The university has taken a lot of measures to ensure the safety and security of its students. Some of these measures include 24-hr security patrol, campus emergency phones, 24-hr escort safety rides and mobile campus emergency alert. The university has enrolled around 40% male and 60% female students.
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
As mentioned, if one finds the fees and cost of living at KU to be on the higher side, the financial aid department of the varsity would be of huge assistance. They can assist students with scholarships, grants, and student loans as well. At the university, the average federal grant comes to be around $5,004, whereas the financial aid is $2,359. The students at the university are provided with state aid and institutional aid. The state aid stands at $5,242, while the institutional aid is $2,359. The total non-need-based scholarships/grants offered to students at Kean University add up to $19,250 per year.