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Kean University is a public institution located in Union, NJ. The Suburbs Of A Large City provides a peaceful environment close to urban amenities.

Where Is Kean University?

Location of Kean University

Contact information for Kean are listed below.

Contact Details
Address: 1000 Morris Avenue, Union, NJ 07083
Phone: 9087375326
Website: www.kean.edu/
Admissions: www.kean.edu/offices/admissions
Financial Aid: www.kean.edu/offices/financial-aid

How Do I Get Into Kean?

You can apply to Kean online at: https://www.kean.edu/apply-now

Kean is classified as Less Selective (70-85%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Kean

These are the things Kean considers when reviewing applications:

Requirement Status
Secondary School Record Required
Secondary School GPA Required
Recommendations Considered but not required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT) Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Kean?

Kean admits 76%, making it highly accessible. Take time to make sure you submit all the requested materials and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 19% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

1% of admitted students submitted SAT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at Kean, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 460 and 565. Math scores were between 470 and 585.

SAT Reading and Writing Scores for Kean University  ( 460 to 565 )
200
800
SAT Math Scores for Kean University  ( 470 to 585 )
200
800
Combined SAT scores ranged from 930 to 1150.
SAT Total Scores for Kean University  ( 930 to 1150 )
400
1600

Selectivity by Gender

Selectivity numbers at Kean are broken out by gender below.

Gender Applicants Admitted Acceptance Rate
Men 5,419 3,881 72%
Women 8,517 6,697 79%

Can I Afford Kean University?

The average net price after aid at Kean is $12,168. Cost varies significantly based on your financial situation since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category Cost
In-State Tuition $11,859
In-State Fees $2,440
Out-of-State Tuition $20,006
Out-of-State Fees $2,440
Total In-State Tuition & Fees $14,299
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees $22,446

Financial Aid

Counting all forms of financial assistance, 17% of students at Kean receive some form of financial aid (1,931 students).

Approximately 71% of students at Kean receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $13,008 per student.

48% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $6,332.

Student Loan Debt

41% of Kean undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,454 per year.

Kean University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 2,475 students enrolled at Kean, all undergraduate. Kean is classified as a 10,000 - 19,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral/Professional Universities.

Gender Diversity

Of the 10,842 undergraduate students at Kean, approximately 39% are male and 61% are female.

Undergraduate Gender Diversity at Kean

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Kean University undergraduate students is as follows.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity of Kean Undergraduate Students
Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 487
Black or African American 2,298
Hispanic 4,195
White 2,591
American Indian/Alaska Native 21
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 10
Two or More Races 216
Non-Resident 650

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Kean break down as follows.

Top 5 Home States of Kean Students
State First-Time UG Students
New Jersey 1,770
New York 38
Pennsylvania 11
Maryland 6
Massachusetts 4

Additionally, approximately 6.0% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Online Learning at Kean University

Kean provides online programs for students who need flexibility.

1,469 undergraduate students at Kean took at least one online class — of those, 1,487 took all of their classes online.

Distance education is available at the undergraduate level.

Academic Programs at Kean University

Kean offers 23 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Kean maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

  • AP credits: Yes
  • Dual enrollment credits: Yes
  • Life experience credits: Implied no

References

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