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Kean University

Kean University

Union, NJ · Suburb · 11,433 students
4
Year
Public
Suburb
Large (10k+)
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Accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
About

Located in Union, New Jersey, Kean University is a vibrant, highly diverse public institution best known for its exceptional commitment to student social mobility and its historical excellence in teacher education. Prospective students will find some of the university's strongest academic pathways in the acclaimed Michael Graves College of architecture and design, the New Jersey Center for Science, Technology and Mathematics (NJCSTM), and its robust healthcare and education programs. The campus culture is inclusive and active, offering a bustling residential experience with over 160 student organizations and direct, on-campus train access to the career and cultural opportunities of New York City just 30 minutes away. What truly sets Kean apart is its designation as New Jersey’s urban research university and its unique sister campus, Wenzhou-Kean University in China, which provides students with unparalleled, seamless global study and research opportunities.

Wikipedia:Kean University is a public university in Union, Elizabeth, Hillside, Jefferson, and Jersey City, New Jersey. It is part of New Jersey's public system of higher education and is a state-designated research university.

Location
Union, NJ, 07083 · Suburb campus
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Nearest airport from college
EWR · Newark
4 mi away
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Cost
In-state COA
$26,949
Out-of-state COA
$35,096
Avg net price
$12,447
Room & board
$18,264
In-state tuition
$14,299
Out-of-state tuition
$22,446
Books & supplies
$1,200/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$7,374
$30–48k
$7,859
$48–75k
$12,136
$75–110k
$20,146
$110k+
$20,110
Admissions
Admit rate
76%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
1040
Reading 460–565
Math 470–585
ACT midpoint
20
SAT range (25th–75th percentile)
40080012001600

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Essay Requirements

Kean University accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
45%
4-yr on-time completion
25%
1st-yr retention
76%
Transfer-out rate
27%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
52%
Transferred
29%
Still enrolled
1%
Dropped out / unknown
18%
Median earnings (6yr)
$46,603
Median earnings (10yr)
$57,237
Median debt
$23,250
Monthly loan payment
$246
Debt range (25th–75th)
$8,250–$28,000
Debt (90th percentile)
$36,000
Student Body
Men 39%Women 61%
17
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
■Students  ■ Faculty
Pell grant recipients
48%
First-generation
46%
Median family income
$32,770
Independent students
29%
Veterans
1%
Avg age at entry
23.0
Part-time students
14%
Race & ethnicity
White
24%
Hispanic
39%
Black
21%
Asian
4%
Two or more
2%
Non-resident
6%
Unknown
3%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$46,603
10 years after entry
$57,237
Psychology, General374
Business Administration, Management and Operations249
Biology, General192
Criminal Justice and Corrections149
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods146
Communication and Media Studies121
Accounting and Related Services99
Marketing92
Design and Applied Arts89
English Language and Literature, General67
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications59
Computer and Information Sciences, General56
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas54
Finance and Financial Management Services53
Sociology50
History50
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Institutional
Endowment
$78M
Classification
Doctoral/Professional
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions
Full-time faculty
25%
Avg faculty salary
$10,488/mo
Instructional spend/student
$13,363
Federal loan rate
41%

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