Kean University

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	Suburb: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	1,823
Student to faculty ratio	16 to 1
Acceptance rate	79%
Students retention rate	71%
On-time graduation rate	48%

Located in Union, New Jersey, Kean U is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 79% indicates that Kean U is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Kean University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at Kean U is reported to be 48%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, New Jersey state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 67% whereas the national average was 49%.

The retention rate of students at Kean U is 71% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in New Jersey is 81%, while the national average is 72%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Kean U do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

79.2%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$12,595

Cost of attendance at Kean University in 2022 for students from New Jersey.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New Jersey's average	$14,503
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$19,771

Cost of attendance at Kean University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New Jersey's average	$25,443
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 91 of freshman students at Kean University received on average $7,764 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$7,764

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	867	52%	$4,928	$4,272,688
Other Federal Grant	1,037	63%	$5,327	$5,524,288
State Grant/Scholarships	724	44%	$4,891	$3,540,958
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	1,122	68%	$2,308	$2,589,189
Total Grant & Scholarships	1,501	91%	$7,764	$11,654,435

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Kean University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Kean University students is 47.7%. Female students graduated at a rate of 51.5%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 42.7%.

47.7%

asian 65.4% 34 students
African American 42.2% 130 students
white 54.6% 212 students
unknown 50.0% 81 students
hispanic 42.9% 219 students
International Students 43.5% 10 students
Mixed Race 50.0% 21 students

Sport Conferences

Football New Jersey Athletic Conference
Baseball New Jersey Athletic Conference
Basketball New Jersey Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Kean University provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Kean University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Navy
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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