Paying for Kean University

	In-State	Out-of-State
2024 Undergraduate Tuition & Fee	$13,426 3.50%	$21,076 3.50%
2024 Graduate Tuition & Fee	$18,630 3.50%	$23,919 3.50%

The 2024 tuition & fees of Kean University (Kean) are $13,426 for New Jersey residents and $21,076 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $19,547 based on out-of-state tuition rate.

81% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $9,897. It could cover 46.96% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $24,533 for New Jersey residents and $32,183 for out-of-state students including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.

Kean's 4-year tuition is $56,202 for New Jersey residents and $88,005 for out-of-state students, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $148,666 for New Jersey residents and $180,469 for out-of-state students.

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Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program 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 & fees is higher than the average amount ($10,123) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $19,547.

The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees of Kean is $13,896 for New Jersey residents and $21,813 for out-of-state students, a 3.5% increase compared to 2024's rate.

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

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, the in-state graduate tuition & fees is $18,630 and out-of-state tuition & fees is $23,919. Its in-state graduate tuition & fees is much higher than the average amount ($10,588) and its out-of-state graduate tuition & 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 , 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

Cost 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 cost per credit hour is $433 for New Jersey residents and $672 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $815 for New Jersey residents and $980 for out-of-state students.

Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
	Year	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	2022-2023	$418	$649
	2023-2024	$433	$672
	2024-2025	$449	$696
Graduate	2022-2023	$788	$946
	2023-2024	$815	$980
	2024-2025	$843	$1,015

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

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.

The Kean's 2024 on-campus COA is $34,430 for state residents and $42,080 for out-of-state students. The off-campus COA is $35,420 for state residents and $43,070 for out-of-state students.

2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At Kean
	On-Campus	Off Campus
Tuition & Fees (In-State)	$13,426
Tuition & Fees (Out-of-State)	$21,076
Room & Board	$16,592	$16,108
Personal Expenses	$3,212	$4,686
Books & Supplies	$1,200
COA (In-State)	$34,430	$35,420
COA (Out-of-State)	$42,080	$43,070

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Dta System)

Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)

Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

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4-Years Costs of Attendance

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at Kean?

For the entering class 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.

Kean 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$13,671	$13,921	$14,175	$14,434	$56,202
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$21,440	$21,810	$22,186	$22,569	$88,005
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$13,921	$14,175	$14,434	$14,698	$57,228
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$21,810	$22,186	$22,569	$22,959	$89,524
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$14,175	$14,434	$14,698	$14,966	$58,274
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$22,186	$22,569	$22,959	$23,355	$91,069
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$14,434	$14,698	$14,966	$15,240	$59,338
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$22,569	$22,959	$23,355	$23,758	$92,641
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$14,698	$14,966	$15,240	$15,518	$60,422
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$22,959	$23,355	$23,758	$24,168	$94,239

COA including Books, 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.

Kean 4 Years COA
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$35,488	$36,582	$37,659	$38,772	$148,666
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$43,257	$44,471	$45,724	$47,018	$180,469
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$36,582	$37,713	$38,826	$39,977	$153,271
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$44,471	$45,724	$47,018	$48,353	$185,566
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$37,713	$38,883	$40,034	$41,224	$158,033
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$45,724	$47,018	$48,353	$49,732	$190,828
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$38,883	$40,093	$41,283	$42,513	$162,957
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$47,018	$48,353	$49,732	$51,156	$196,260
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$40,093	$41,344	$42,574	$43,846	$168,051
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	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.

Kean 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$25,591	$26,685	$27,762	$28,875	$109,078
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$33,360	$34,574	$35,827	$37,121	$140,881
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$26,685	$27,816	$28,929	$30,080	$113,683
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$34,574	$35,827	$37,121	$38,456	$145,978
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$27,816	$28,986	$30,137	$31,327	$118,445
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$35,827	$37,121	$38,456	$39,835	$151,240
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$28,986	$30,196	$31,386	$32,616	$123,369
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$37,121	$38,456	$39,835	$41,259	$156,672
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$30,196	$31,447	$32,677	$33,949	$128,463
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$38,456	$39,835	$41,259	$42,730	$162,280

	In-State	Out-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