Overview
Founded in 1855, Kean University is a public school in northeast New Jersey and the state’s first public post-secondary institution of higher learning. Kean grants undergraduate degrees in over 50 areas of study and graduates the most teachers in the state each year. For students who wish to learn in a new culture, Kean operates an international campus in China which hosts students for a semester abroad program. Kean is also home to several research facilities including the Kean University Human Rights Institute, the Wynona Moore Lipman Ethnic Studies Center, and the Holocaust Resource Center.
Acceptance Rate:
77%
Average Net Price:
$17,401
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town
Average GPA
3.2
Average ACT Composite
19
Average SAT Composite
1013
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $14,299 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $22,446 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $18,264 |
| Books and Supplies | $1200 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
35%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
46%
Average Aid Per Year
$12,982
46%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,100
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$4,921
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
55%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$8021
60%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,100
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$83,330,368
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$14,905,820
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
48%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$6,835
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$17,568
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$227
Students receiving federal loans
47%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$4,974
Average Other Loans Per Year
$15,535
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
12142
Students Applied
95%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
1291
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early Action Acceptance is not binding, but student will receive admissions decision earlier. | January 1 | |
| Fall Regular Decision | August 15 |
Application Fee
$75
Fee waivers availableApplications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
1%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 19
Average SAT Composite: 1013
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
3.2
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Students Enrolled By Household Income
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
13,352
Total Number of Undergrads
11,234
0
100
24%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
48%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
17:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- ROTC Army
- ROTC Air Force
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
75
Faculty Overview
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Suburb or town
US States Represented
33
Countries Represented
52
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
46%
Student Organizations
128
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
16%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
Yes
0
100
15%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional 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
13
Sports Club
2
Sports Team (Men)
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Football
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Volleyball
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Field Hockey
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Volleyball
Kean University Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$48,400
Top 5 Cities
New York
Philadelphia
Atlanta
Miami
Washington
Top 5 Employers
Kean University
Rutgers University
Merck
Prudential Financial
Johnson & Johnson
Top 5 Sectors
Education
Business Development
Operations
Sales
Healthcare Services
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$17,568
Loan Default Rate
9%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$227
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