Kean U 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

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 Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Kean University was $18,078. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at Kean U

Kean U net price calculator

$18,078

Below is the average net price of 4 year, public colleges in New Jersey and nationwide.

New Jersey's average	$14,691
National average	$12,582

Below is the net price of Kean U for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$18,078	$677 (4%)	$13,938	$14,955	$18,859	$22,884	$23,547
2021	$17,401	$89	$14,413	$15,642	$20,486	$24,615	$24,577
2020	$17,490	$423 (2%)	$14,844	$15,827	$20,581	$24,189	$25,083
2019	$17,067	$228 (1%)	$14,720	$16,015	$20,610	$24,210	$24,581
2018	$16,839	$675 (4%)	$14,609	$16,179	$20,961	$24,464	$24,503
2017	$16,164	$244 (1%)	$14,271	$15,700	$20,636	$23,710	$23,848
2016	$16,408	$1,298 (9%)	$14,537	$15,879	$22,602	$23,349	$24,071
2015	$15,110	$3,018 (25%)	$13,287	$14,847	$19,096	$22,747	$23,042
2014	$12,092	--	$9,979	$11,322	$16,163	$18,862	$19,026

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Kean University's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$26,249	$1,740 (6%)	$12,595	$12,654	$1,000
2021	$27,989	$157	$12,445	$14,544	$1,000
2020	$28,146	$267	$12,595	$14,551	$1,000
2019	$27,879	$150	$12,348	$14,147	$1,384
2018	$27,729	$48	$12,107	$14,238	$1,384
2017	$27,777	$241	$11,870	$14,523	$1,384
2016	$27,536	$880 (3%)	$11,581	$14,571	$1,384
2015	$28,416	$326 (1%)	$11,244	$15,788	$1,384
2014	$28,090	$4,439 (19%)	$10,918	$15,788	$1,384
2013	$23,651	--	$10,601	$11,750	$1,300

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does Kean U provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 1,823 dormitories available to its students at $11,280 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at Kean U is $1,253 per month.
Does Kean U provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at Kean U for one academic year is $3,554, which works out to $395 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: Kean U estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,000.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, Kean U estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $2,281

If living off-campus, with family: $3,580

If living off-campus, not with family: $3,580
How much is Kean U application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $75 and $75 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: Kean U offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Kean University cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$406	$765
For out-of-state students	$630	$919

Housing and Meal

Kean University offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Kean University for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Max meal per week	Dorm capacity
2022	$3,554	$11,280	N/A	28	1,823
2021	$3,468	$11,004	N/A	0	1,974
2020	$3,384	$11,418	N/A	99	1,974
2019	$3,384	$11,086	N/A	99	2,128
2018	$3,286	$10,227	N/A	99	1,995
2017	$3,094	$9,686	N/A	0	2,045
2016	$2,907	$9,658	N/A	0	2,045

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Kean University during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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