Kean University
tuition & fees
$22,446
graduate tuition & fees
$25,472
acceptance rate
76%
Student Population
13,905
online students
1,667
Number of Programs
115
Financial Aid Amount
$13,008
SAT Scores
1,040
Graduation Rate
47%
Kean University is a Public, 4 years college located in Union, New Jersey. Kean ranked 384th in National Universities and 19th in New Jersey Colleges.
It has a total enrollment of 13,905 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. It is a Doctoral/Research University school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. Kean's acceptance rate is 75.90% last year (undergraduate school).
Kean University is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of Kean University and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 1000 Morris Avenue, Union, NJ 7083 |
| Phone | 908-737-5326 |
| WEB | https://www.kean.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | https://www.kean.edu/offices/admissions |
| Online Application | https://www.kean.edu/apply-now |
| Financial Aid | https://www.kean.edu/offices/financial-aid |
| Net Price Calculator | https://www.kean.edu/offices/financial-aid/financial-aid-estimators |
| Veterans Tuition | https://www.kean.edu/offices/office-student-retention-educational-innovation/veteran-student-services |
| Disability Service | https://www.kean.edu/oas |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Public, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Doctoral/Research University |
| Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of Kean University is 75.90% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 18.67%.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 75.90 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 18.67 % |
Tuition & Fees
Kean's 2025 tuition & fees is $14,299 for New Jersey residents and $22,446 for out-of-students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 6.50% compared to the last year's rate based on out-of-state rate ($21,076).
For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $19,841 for New Jersey residents and $25,472 for out-of-students. The graduate tuition increased by 6.49% compared to the last year's rate.
| New Jersey Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $14,299 | $22,446 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $19,841 | $25,472 |
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
Student Population
A total of 13,905 students have enrolled at Kean (2024-2025). Among them, 1,667 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. Kean has 11,758 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 2,147 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 13,905 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 11,758 |
| Graduate Students | 2,147 |
| Online Enrollment | 1,667 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
Kean offers 115 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by Kean
| Number of programs | 115 Programs |
|---|---|
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✔ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✔ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✔ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |