Kean University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2051 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #557 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #506 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #14 of 47 | In New Jersey |
| #1 of 2 | In Union Township |
| #459 of 1,005 | For Early Childhood Education |
| Top50% | For 35 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 77%
- Undergraduates
- 11,234
- Graduates
- 2,118
- Male:Female Ratio
- 36:64
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.kean.edu
Kean University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Kean University has an acceptance rate of 77% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 77% | 73% | 79% |
| Applicants | 12,142 | 4,755 | 7,387 |
| Admissions | 9,335 | 3,479 | 5,856 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,931 | 807 | 1,124 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 37 | 15 | 22 |
1,402 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,364 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
10 or 1%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1020
or below
75% of them
had 1198
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Kean University are 1020-1198 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| Hispanic | 4591 (34%) |
|---|---|
| White | 3653 (27%) |
| Black or African American | 2655 (20%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 784 (6%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 741 (6%) |
| Asian | 644 (5%) |
| Two or more races | 251 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 16 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 7 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $12,982
- Students receiving aid
- 96%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $11,135 | $16,793 |
| Tuition in-state | $11,135 | $16,793 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $18,785 | $22,082 |
| Fee in-district | $2,291 | $1,837 |
| Fee in-state | $2,291 | $1,837 |
| Fee out-of-state | $2,291 | $1,837 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,905 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $16,592 |
| Room charge | $11,280 |
| Meal charge | $3,554 |
Kean University majors
Kean University has granted 2,313 bachelor's degrees across 54 programs, 582 master's across 30 programs, and 72 doctorate degrees across 7 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Kean University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General | 364 | 41 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 249 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 190 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 149 | 4 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 103 | 21 | |
| Accounting | 99 | 21 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 119 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 92 | ||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 67 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 55 | 9 | |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 59 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 49 | 10 | |
| Science Technologies & Technicians, Other | 39 | 19 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 57 | ||
| Social Work | 56 | ||
| Finance, General | 51 | ||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 51 | ||
| History, General | 48 | ||
| Kindergarten & Preschool Education and Teaching | 43 | 4 | |
| Sociology, General | 46 | 1 | |
| Design and Visual Communications, General | 45 | ||
| Public Administration | 13 | 31 | |
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 40 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 1 | 35 | |
| Nursing Science | 30 | 4 | 1 |
| Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 24 | 8 | |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 26 | 5 | |
| Interior Design | 31 | ||
| Occupational Therapy & Therapist | 24 | 6 | |
| Education & Teaching of Individuals with Speech or Language Impairments | 29 | ||
| Educational Psychology | 29 | ||
| Architecture | 27 | ||
| Communication Sciences and Disorders, General | 27 | ||
| Forensic Psychology | 27 | ||
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 26 | ||
| Community Health and Preventive Medicine | 25 | ||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 25 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 25 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 23 | ||
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General | 18 | ||
| Architectural and Building Sciences & Technology | 17 | ||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 14 | ||
| Biotechnology | 13 | ||
| Industrial and Product Design | 13 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 13 | ||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 12 | ||
| Marriage and Family Therapy & Counseling | 12 | ||
| Psychology, Other | 12 | ||
| Public Relations & Image Management | 12 | ||
| Therapeutic Recreation & Recreational Therapy | 10 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 9 | ||
| International & Globalization Studies | 9 | ||
| School Psychology | 9 | ||
| Genetic Counseling & Counselor | 8 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 7 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, Other | 7 | ||
| Urban Education and Leadership | 7 | ||
| Writing, General | 7 | ||
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 6 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 6 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | 6 | ||
| Economics, General | 5 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 5 | ||
| Health Information & Medical Records Administration & Administrator | 5 | ||
| Acting | 3 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 3 | ||
| Music, General | 3 | ||
| Technical Theatre & Theatre Design and Technology | 3 | ||
| Environmental Science | 2 | ||
| Holocaust and Related Studies | 2 | ||
| Sustainability Studies | 2 | ||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 1 | ||
| Art Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 1 | ||
| Music Performance, General | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 2,313 | 582 | 72 |
Kean University has a graduation rate of 43%, which is among the 29% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 43% | 37% | 48% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Kean University has published 3,427 scientific papers with 47,783 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Computer Science, Political Science, Biology, Medicine, Law, Psychology, Environmental Science, Sociology, and Philosophy.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 12 | 115 |
| 1993 | 16 | 134 |
| 1994 | 20 | 130 |
| 1995 | 38 | 173 |
| 1996 | 29 | 187 |
| 1997 | 26 | 206 |
| 1998 | 29 | 228 |
| 1999 | 26 | 234 |
| 2000 | 28 | 277 |
| 2001 | 37 | 361 |
| 2002 | 32 | 421 |
| 2003 | 46 | 459 |
| 2004 | 32 | 524 |
| 2005 | 63 | 590 |
| 2006 | 59 | 700 |
| 2007 | 54 | 812 |
| 2008 | 93 | 878 |
| 2009 | 87 | 1189 |
| 2010 | 109 | 1222 |
| 2011 | 126 | 1502 |
| 2012 | 123 | 1520 |
| 2013 | 113 | 1788 |
| 2014 | 197 | 1934 |
| 2015 | 111 | 1994 |
| 2016 | 145 | 2010 |
| 2017 | 120 | 2006 |
| 2018 | 106 | 2321 |
| 2019 | 119 | 2728 |
| 2020 | 119 | 3214 |
| 2021 | 139 | 3666 |
| 2022 | 227 | 3703 |
| 2023 | 279 | 4268 |
| 2024 | 319 | 4530 |
Kean University alumni
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Michael Sorrentino
- Occupations
- modelactor
- Biography
-
Michael Paul Sorrentino, also known as The Situation, is an American television personality. He appeared on all six seasons of the MTV reality show Jersey Shore from 2009 through 2012, and has since returned to the franchise with Jersey Shore: Family Vacation.
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Donald Payne Jr
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Donald Milford Payne Jr. was an American politician who was the U.S. representative for New Jersey's 10th congressional district from 2012 until his death in 2024. A member of the Democratic Party, Payne served as president of the Newark city council from 2010 to 2012.
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Alan Paul
- Occupations
- composersinger
- Biography
-
Alan Paul Wichinsky is an American Grammy Award-winning singer and composer, best known as one of the founding members of the current incarnation of the vocal group The Manhattan Transfer.
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Tom Coyne
- Occupations
- mastering engineer
- Biography
-
Thomas J. Coyne was an American mastering engineer.
General info
| Alternative names | Kean |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1855 |
| Motto | Semper Discens Always Learning |
| Colors | blue, silver |
| Academic calendar | September to May (September - December; January-May). Also 2 Summer Sessions (June-July) |
| Total FTE staff | 1,360 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1000 Morris Avenue Union, New Jersey, 07083 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 60,000 |
| Phone | 9087375326 |