Kean University

Union, NJ

Kean University

Union, NJ

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Undergrad International Transfer

Tuition & Fees

$16,638

$24,288

not including housing and food

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undergraduateRatios

39%

male

61%

female

16

students

1

faculty

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Moderately Selective

82%

acceptance rate

Accepted 8,661
Declined 1,824
Total Received 10,485
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Public

10,845

undergraduate students

2,039

graduate students

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Location

School Facts

Founded in 1855, Kean University is a public, four-year, comprehensive university that offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs in fields such as business, education, and the arts and sciences. It is located on a 240-acre campus in Union, New Jersey—12 miles from New York City.

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Application link Apply online
Public/private Public
Campus enrollment 12,884
Established in 1855
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Other

Social Networks

240 -acre, urban campus in Union (population: 56,642), 12 miles from New York City. Major airport and bus serves Newark (eight miles); train serves Newark/New York. School operates transportation on Union campus. Public transportation serves campus. Additional locations in Jefferson Township (Kean Skylands), Lincroft (Kean at Brookdale), Online (Kean Online) and Toms River (Kean Ocean), NJ and abroad in Wenzhou, China (Wenzhou-Kean University).

  • Campus Setting: Large town

Kean University
1000 Morris Avenue
Union, NJ
07083

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
15%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
38%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
no
Students may not have cars on campus
no
Alcohol is not permitted on campus to students of legal age

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
580
25th
450
75th
580
25th
450
75th
25
25th
16

Admissions Facts

Application fee $75
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Neither
Common application accepted Yes
Application deadline (priority deadline) April 30
Application deadline (final deadline) August 1
School has early action program Yes
Early action program application deadline January 1
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required

Moderately Selective

82%

acceptance rate

Accepted 8,661
Declined 1,824
Total Received 10,485

Admissions Factors

Required

Secondary School GPA
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Secondary School Record
Completion of college-preparatory program

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Career
  • Military
  • Older student
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Religious
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Reading
  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Other
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

100%

Additional services

  • Day care
  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Interpreters for hearing-impaired
  • Note-taking services
  • Reader services
  • Special housing
  • Talking books
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors

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Financial Aid

99%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$9,897

Average financial aid

Cost

in-state out-of-state
Tuition $13,426
Housing & Food $16,592
Additional fees $3,212
Books & supplies $1,200
Total $34,430
Average Financial Aid - $9,897
Total with Avg. Aid $24,533

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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 908 737-3190
F: 908 737-3200
finaid@kean.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
Baseball yes
Basketball yes yes
Esports yes yes
Field hockey yes
Football yes
Golf yes yes
Lacrosse yes yes
Soccer yes yes
Softball yes
Swimming yes
Tennis yes
Track and field outdoor yes yes
Track and field x country yes yes
Volleyball yes yes

Intramural/Recreational Sports

basketball, dodgeball, fitness classes, kickboxing, non-tackle football, soccer, softball, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, weight lifting, Wiffle ball, yoga, Zumba

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
NCAA, ECAC, New Jersey Athletic Conference, Continental Volleyball Conference, Colonial States Athletic Conference

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting yes yes
Acting yes
Art History, Criticism and Conservation yes
Art Teacher Education yes
Art/Art Studies, General yes yes
Athletic Training/Trainer yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes
Biotechnology yes
Business Administration and Management, General yes
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other yes
Chemistry, General yes
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist yes
Community Health and Preventive Medicine yes
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications yes
Computer and Information Sciences, General yes yes
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services yes
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration yes yes
Design and Visual Communications, General yes
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General yes
Economics, General yes
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Speech or Language Impairments yes
Educational Leadership and Administration, General yes
Educational Psychology yes
Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician yes
Elementary Education and Teaching yes yes
English Language and Literature, General yes
Exercise Science and Kinesiology yes yes
Finance, General yes
Fine/Studio Arts, General yes
Foreign Language Teacher Education yes
Forensic Psychology yes
Genetic Counseling/Counselor yes
Geology/Earth Science, General yes
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator yes
History, General yes
Holocaust and Related Studies yes
Industrial and Product Design yes
Interior Design yes
International Business/Trade/Commerce yes
International/Globalization Studies yes
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching yes yes
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other yes
Marketing/Marketing Management, General yes
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling yes
Mathematics Teacher Education yes
Mathematics, General yes
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor yes
Music Performance, General yes
Music Teacher Education yes
Music, General yes
Nursing Science yes yes yes
Occupational Therapy/Therapist yes
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General yes
Philosophy and Religious Studies, General yes
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching yes
Physician Associate/Assistant yes
Political Science and Government, General yes yes
Psychology, General yes yes
Psychology, Other yes
Public Administration yes yes
Reading Teacher Education yes
School Psychology yes
Science Technologies/Technicians, Other yes yes
Social Work yes yes
Sociology, General yes yes
Spanish Language and Literature yes
Special Education and Teaching, General yes yes
Special Education and Teaching, Other yes
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist yes
Sustainability Studies yes
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology yes
Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy yes
Writing, General yes

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Accounting
  2. Management/marketing
  3. Biological Sciences

Programs Offered

  • Accelerated study
  • Certificate programs
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • External degree program
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option

Cooperative Education Programs

  • Art
  • Business
  • Computer Science
  • Education
  • Health Professions
  • Humanities
  • Natural Science
  • Social/Behavioral Science
  • Technologies
  • Other

Pre-professional Programs

  • Other
  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine

12,884

total students

92%

in-state

8%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

84%

10,845
students

Female
61%
6,647

Male
39%
4,198

16%

2,039
students

Female
78%
1,599

Male
22%
440

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

81%

8,794
students

Female
61%
5,400

Male
39%
3,394

19%

2,051
students

Female
61%
1,247

Male
39%
804

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Student Break-down

3%
Nonresident aliens
20%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
5%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
35%
Hispanic/Latino
26%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
6%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
2%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

Not Reported

Transfer applicants enrolled

Not Reported

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements College GPA: 2.00
High school transcript Required of Some
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Recommended of All
Interview Required of Some
Standardized test scores Not Required/Recommended
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Required of All

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: June 1

Winter: December 1

Spring: November 1

Summer: May 15 and June 15

Transfer Credits

Maximum transferred

92

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

32

semester hours

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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 49
Countries most often represented China
Columbia
Ecuador
Egypt
India
Mexico
Special services offered for international applicants ESL program/classes
English lab
International student center
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation

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