Kean University
Union, NJ · Public
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Kean University admitted 75.9% of applicants university-wide (10,578 of 13,936).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 75.9% | 10,578 | 13,936 |
| In-state | 71.4% | 5,000 | 7,000 |
| Out-of-state | 66.7% | 1,000 | 1,500 |
| International applicants | 60.0% | 300 | 500 |
| Men | 71.6% | 3,881 | 5,419 |
| Women | 78.6% | 6,697 | 8,517 |
Of 10,578 admitted students, 1,975 enrolled (18.7% yield).
Kean University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C1–C2 · 2023 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- 930–1150
- GPA (mid-50%, 4.0 scale)
- 3.00–3.74
Testing policy: Test-optional (considered if submitted)
Kean University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C9–C12 · 2023 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $47,910/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $22,446 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $25,464 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $47,910/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $7,374 |
| $30k–48k | $7,859 |
| $48k–75k | $12,136 |
| $75k–110k | $20,146 |
| Over $110k | $20,110 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- Kean Scholarship — $5,000 - $15,000 per year (Merit)
- Kean Achievement Scholarship — $1,000 - $4,000 per year (Merit)
- Kean Legacy Scholarship — $1,000 per year (Other)
- Presidential Scholarship — Full tuition (Full Tuition)
- Trustee Scholarship — Full tuition (Full Tuition)
International applicants
No need-based aid reported for internationals.
- Kean Scholarship — $5,000 - $15,000 per year (Merit)
- Kean Achievement Scholarship — $1,000 - $4,000 per year (Merit)
- Presidential Scholarship — Full tuition (Full Tuition)
- Trustee Scholarship — Full tuition (Full Tuition)
Kean University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections G–H · 2023
Application requirements
US applicants
- Official High School Transcript
- SAT or ACT Scores (optional)
- Letters of Recommendation (2)
- Personal Essay
- List of High School Activities
- Application fee
International applicants
- Official High School Transcript
- SAT or ACT Scores (optional)
- Letters of Recommendation (2)
- Personal Essay
- List of High School Activities
- Application fee
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
Kean University · Application requirements (official admissions pages) · 2025
Essay prompts
Kean University requires no supplemental essays.
Prompts from the Common App member feed · verified Jul 4, 2026
Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $57,237
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 46.6%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 76%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $23,250
- At graduation
Kean University · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Published rankings
- U.S. News National: #318
- WSJ: #313
- Niche: #306
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Business & marketing (25%), Psychology (13%), Biological & life sciences (7%).
Student–faculty ratio: 16:1 · 34% of class sections have under 20 students.
Kean University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections E, F, I · 2023 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.