Kean University Admission
Application Fee
$75
Graduate Application Fee
$75
Acceptance Rate
82.60%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
22.72%
Freshmen Enrollment
1,968
SAT Scores
1,020
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 10,485 students have applied and 8,661 students have allowed to admit to Kean University (Acceptance rate: 82.60%). Kean's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 22.72 % where 1,968 students have finally enrolled out of 8,661 admitted students.
Kean acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in New Jersey.
Kean enrollment rate (yield) is higher (more admitted-students enrolled) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in New Jersey.
How to Apply to Kean University
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Kean. Kean offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| 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/offices/office-counseling-accessibility-alcohol-and-other-drug-services/office-accessibility |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Kean and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Kean University is 1,020 and the average ACT score is 18. You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Kean University | 1,020 | 18 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges | 1,112 | 67 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges in New Jersey | 1,126 | 72 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Kean University, 252 students submitted SAT scores (13% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,020 and it is around average than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in New Jersey. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 450 | 510 | 580 |
| Mathematics | 450 | 510 | 580 |
| Total | 900 | 1,020 | 1,160 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Kean University, 28 students submitted ACT scores (1% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 18 and it is lower than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in New Jersey. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 16 | 18 | 25 |
| English | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mathematics | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kean Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Kean University. The school requires 5 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), and Legacy status.
5 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Recommendations, Formal demonstration of competencies, Admission test scores, and Personal statement or essay.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered, if submitted |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered, if submitted |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Required |