Kean University

Union, NJ • public • STARS • III | New Jersey Athletic Conference

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Overview

Institution Type

public

Campus Setting

Suburban

Student Population

Undergrad: 13,130 • Total: 15,610

Academic Calendar

Semester

Address

1000 Morris Avenue
Union, NJ
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Website

https://www.kean.edu/

Region

Northeast

Carnegie Classification

Bac/A&S: Baccalaureate Colleges – Arts & Sciences Focus

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 5,138 (39.1%) • Female: 7,992 (60.9%)

Race/Ethnicity Distribution

Asian	613	4.7%
Black/African American	2,617	19.9%
Hispanic/Latino	4,676	35.6%
White	3,338	25.4%
Two or More Races	266	2.0%
International	896	6.8%

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate

76.9%

9,335 admitted from 12,142 applicants

Standardized Testing Policy

✓ Test Optional

SAT Score Range (25th-75th percentile)

Reading: 515-598
Math: 505-600
Total: 1020-1198

Application Types Offered

EA RD

Application Requirements

STARS Required

Self-reported transcript system

Application Fee

$75

Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA only

Deadlines

EA:	01/01/2026
RD:	Rolling

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate

43.4%

4-Year Graduation Rate

24.0%

Freshman Retention Rate

75.0%

Student-Faculty Ratio

35.5:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)

In-State

$31,323

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Out-of-State

$39,470

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)

In-state: $11,859
Out-of-state: $20,006

Room & Board

$18,264

Books & Supplies

$1,200

Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)

$0-30,000	$7,374
$30,001-48,000	$7,859
$48,001-75,000	$12,136
$75,001-110,000	$20,146
$110,001+	$20,110

Students Receiving Pell Grants

69%

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division

III

Conference

New Jersey Athletic Conference

Men's Sports (8)

Baseball Basketball Cross Country Football Lacrosse Soccer Track and Field (Outdoor) Volleyball

Women's Sports (10)

Basketball Cross Country Field Hockey Lacrosse Soccer Softball Swimming Tennis Track and Field (Outdoor) Volleyball

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💰 Merit Scholarships

Typical Requirements

GPA 2.5+

In-State Awards

$1,000-$20,000/yr

Out-of-State Awards

$1,000-$20,000/yr

16 automatic scholarships (17 total)

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