Kean University is a four-year, public school located in Union, NJ. It is classified as Doctoral / Research University by Carnegie Classification, also known as D/PU (Doctoral/Professional University). You can compare their tuition and admission statistics at D/PU (Doctoral/Professional University) comparison page.

The Kean's 2024 tuition & fees is $13,426 for New Jersey residents and $21,076 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2023-2024. 81% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $9,897.

For the academic year 2022-2023, the school has a total enrollment of 12,884 and the students to faculty ratio is 16 to 1 (6.25%).

Kean's acceptance rate is 76.88% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 21.08%. The median SAT scores is 1150.

Kean ranked 24th in New Jersey Colleges rankings. Kean University is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

2024 Tuition & Fees and 2025 Estimation

For undergraduate programs, the 2024 tuition & fees of Kean University is $13,426 for in-state students and $21,076 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2024 tuition & fees is $18,630 for in-state students and $23,919 for out-of-state students.

The estimated 2025 tuition & fees for prospective students is $13,896 for New Jersey residents and $21,813 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $19,282 for New Jersey residents and $24,756 for out-of-state students.

In-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate$13,426$21,076
Graduate$18,630$23,919
In-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate$13,896$21,813
Graduate$19,282$24,756

The estimation for 2024-2025 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.


Admission Key Statistics

Acceptance Rate »76.88% Acceptance Rate / 21.08% Yield
Test Scores »1,150 SAT
Graduation Rate »51%
Transfer-out Rate25%
Retention Rate74%(full-time), 33% (part-time)
Student to Faculty Ratio6.25% (16 to 1)
Student Population »12,884 (10,845 undergraduate)
Average Financial Aid »$9,897

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), College Scorecard

Learning Opportunities and Campus Services

Kean University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.

Special Learning Opportunities at Kean
Learning Opportunities
ROTCArmy, NAVY, Air Force
Weekend/Evening CollegeYes
Teacher CertificationYes
Study AbroadYes
On-Campus Services
Academic/career counseling serviceYes
Employment services for studentsYes
Placement services for completersYes
On-campus day care for students' childrenYes

Kean University Directory Information

Address1000 Morris Avenue, Union, NJ 7083
Phone908-737-5326
WEBSchool's Website
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Disability ServiceDisability Services
School Typefour-year, public
Carnegie CategoryDoctoral / Research University
Highest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree

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