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Kean University

Kean University is a large, public institution located in Union, nj. Founded in 1855, Kean University offers undergraduate degrees in 87 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Public
athletics Division 3
undergraduates 10,524 undergraduates
cost $12,972 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Kean University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 82.6%
SAT score average 1016
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA 3.2
Application fee $75
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Key deadlines

June
30
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August
15
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January
01
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Kean University is known for one of its top majors: Psychology, General. Their student-faculty ratio is 16:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
16 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Social Sciences and Psychology
Business and Management
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Law and Legal Studies
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Education and Teaching
Languages and Literature

Popular majors

Psychology, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Biology, General
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Communication and Media Studies
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Accounting and Related Services

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $12,972
Additional expenses
Room & board $14,834
Books & supplies $1,200
Other expenses $2,505
Cost of attendance* $31,511
Average financial aid package $15,388
Estimated cost $16,123 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $20,364
Additional expenses
Room & board $14,834
Books & supplies $1,200
Other expenses $2,505
Cost of attendance* $38,903
Average financial aid package $15,388
Estimated cost $23,515 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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Student population

Who’s going to be there? Kean University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 10,524, with gender binary students split 39% male and 61% female.

Total enrollment

13,352

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
22%
African American %
18%
Hispanic American %
32%
Asian %
4%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
2%
Unknown %
22%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Kean University, students love their American Sign Language Club. Student athletes compete in Division 3 sports.

Campus info

map 1000 Morris Avenue, Union, NJ 07083
phone 908-737-5326
address https://www.kean.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

American sign language club

Kean association of marketing

Association for computing machinery

Prism (pride, raising awareness, involvement, support, mentoring)

Latin american student association

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Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 3
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Kean University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Kean University?

Kean University is located in Union, nj.

What is the acceptance rate at Kean University? 

The acceptance rate for Kean University is 83%.

What’s the average GPA for Kean University?

The average high school GPA for Kean University students was 3.2.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Kean University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Kean University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $126,044.

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