School Overview
Kean University, locally referred to as Kean, is a four-year research university located in Hillside and Union, New Jersey. The university offers educational programs that focus on the liberal arts, the sciences and several professional disciplines. It is dedicated to the intellectual and cultural growth of its students and is well known for its humanities, social sciences and renown education programs. In fact, Kean University is responsible for graduating more teachers each year than any other university in New Jersey. Kean also offers a superb physical therapy program that is offered via a partnership with the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey.
General Information
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Admission Office 1000 Morris Avenue PO Box 411 Union, NJ 07083-0411 (908) 737-7100 Fax: (908) 737-7105 [email protected] Contact: Valerie Winslow Director of Admissions |
Main Address 1000 Morris Avenue, PO Box 411 Union, NJ 07083-0411 (908) 737-5326 www.kean.edu |
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Size Total undergrads: 11,240 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 1,469 Degree-seeking undergrads: 10,907 Graduate enrollment: 2,963 Setting |
Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $50 Online application fee: $50 |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: 64% Percent of students who return for sophomore year: 78% |
College Majors
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Arts, Visual & Performing Acting B Biological & Biomedical Sciences Biology B Business, Management, & Marketing Accounting B Communications & Journalism Communications/Rhetoric B Communications Technologies Printing Management B Computer & Information Sciences Computer Networking/Telecommunications B Education Elementary Education B Engineering Technologies Electrical Engineering Technologies B English Language & Literature English Language & Literature – General B Foreign Language & Literature Spanish B Health Professions & Clinical Sciences Athletic Training/Sports Medicine B History History – General B Liberal Arts & Sciences Liberal Arts & Sciences B Mathematics Mathematics – General B Parks, Recreation & Fitness Parks/Leisure Facilities Management B Philosophy & Religion Philosophy and religion B Physical Sciences Chemistry B Psychology Psychology – General B Public Administration & Services Public Administration B Science Technologies Science and technology B Security & Protective Services Law Enforcement Administration B Social Sciences Economics B |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
Kean University Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (908) 737-5326 |
| Website: | www.kean.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Public |
| Apply Online: | apply.kean.edu |
| Address: | 1000 Morris Avenue, Union, NJ 07083 |
| Setting: | Suburb: Large |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 14,309 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 49% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 17 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 12,707 (89% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $12,595 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $19,771 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 92% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $8,181 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
Kean University Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Kean University.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Architecture and Related Services | 1 | ||||
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies | 1 | ||||
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 1 | 1 | |||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 5 | 2 | |||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 1 | 1 | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 2 | 1 | |||
| Education | 6 | 10 | 1 | ||
| Engineering Technologies and Engineering-related Fields | 1 | ||||
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 1 | 1 | |||
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 1 | ||||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 1 | 5 | 3 | 1 | |
| History | 1 | ||||
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 1 | 1 | |||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 1 | ||||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 2 | 1 | |||
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 1 | 1 | |||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 1 | ||||
| Physical Sciences | 2 | ||||
| Psychology | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | |
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 1 | 2 | |||
| Science Technologies/Technicians | 1 | 1 | |||
| Social Sciences | 3 | 2 | |||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 11 | ||||
| Grand total | 2 | 52 | 30 | 3 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Kean University and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $12,595 |
| Out-of-state | $19,771 |
| Books and supplies | $1,000 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $17,476 |
| Out-of-state | $22,438 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 1,645 | 92% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 1,356 | 76% | $8,181 |
| Student loan aid | 1,155 | 65% | $10,168 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 6,850 | 58% | $7,141 |
| Federal student loans | 7,165 | 61% | $6,953 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Kean University. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Kean University students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2020
| Total | Male | Female | |
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| Number of applicants | 9,540 | 3,689 | 5,851 | Percent admitted | 100% | 68% | 69% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 19% | 20% | 18% |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Kean University Enrollment, Fall 2020
| Total Enrollment | 14,309 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 12,120 |
| Graduate enrollment | 2,189 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Kean University Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Specialized institution accreditations:
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. ? May 6, 2013 Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission
- Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program
- Nursing (MNUR) - Master's program
- American Occupational Therapy Association, Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education
- Occupational Therapy (OTM) - Programs leading to a Master's Degree
- Occupational Therapy (OTD) - Programs leading to a Doctoral Degree
- Occupational Therapy (OTD) - Programs leading to a Doctoral Degree
- American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education
- Physical Therapy (PT) - Professional programs for the physical therapist
- Physical Therapy (PT) - Professional programs for the physical therapist
- American Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation
- Clinical Psychology (CLPSY) - PhD Doctoral programs
- American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology
- Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) - Graduate degree programs
- National Association of Schools of Art and Design, Commission on Accreditation
- Art and Design (ART) - Degree-granting schools and departments and non-degree-granting programs
- National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation
- Music (MUS) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs
- National Association of Schools of Theatre, Commission on Accreditation
- Theatre (THEA) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs
- National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
- Teacher Education (TED) - Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools
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