Kean University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2100 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #573 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #523 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #14 of 47 | In New Jersey |
| #1 of 2 | In Union Township |
| #460 of 1,039 | For Early Childhood Education |
| Top50% | For 33 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 83%
- Undergraduates
- 10,845
- Graduates
- 2,039
- Male:Female Ratio
- 35:65
- 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 83% 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 | 83% | 79% | 85% |
| Applicants | 10,485 | 4,061 | 6,424 |
| Admissions | 8,661 | 3,196 | 5,465 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,904 | 782 | 1,122 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 64 | 31 | 33 |
1,333 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,292 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
252 or 13%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 900
or below
75% of them
had 1160
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Kean University are 900-1160 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
28 or 1%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 16
or below
75% of them
had 25
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Kean University are 16-25 (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 | 4296 (33%) |
|---|---|
| White | 3602 (28%) |
| Black or African American | 2595 (20%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 949 (7%) |
| Asian | 642 (5%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 464 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 304 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 17 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 4 (0%) |
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
- $13,123
- Students receiving aid
- 99%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $10,758 | $16,225 |
| Tuition in-state | $10,758 | $16,225 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $18,150 | $21,335 |
| Fee in-district | $2,214 | $1,775 |
| Fee in-state | $2,214 | $1,775 |
| Fee out-of-state | $2,214 | $1,775 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,887 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $14,834 |
| Room charge | $11,280 |
| Meal charge | $3,554 |
Kean University majors
Kean University has granted 2,434 bachelor's degrees across 51 programs, 671 master's across 29 programs, and 35 doctorate degrees across 6 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Kean University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General | 359 | 57 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 281 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 218 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 155 | 5 | |
| Accounting | 104 | 24 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 128 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 85 | 25 | |
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 86 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 82 | ||
| Finance, General | 70 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 59 | 9 | |
| Public Administration | 17 | 50 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 50 | 16 | |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 63 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 63 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 1 | 57 | |
| Sociology, General | 54 | ||
| Nursing Science | 41 | 11 | |
| Social Work | 52 | ||
| History, General | 51 | ||
| Science Technologies & Technicians, Other | 37 | 10 | |
| Education & Teaching of Individuals with Speech or Language Impairments | 46 | ||
| Design and Visual Communications, General | 44 | ||
| Therapeutic Recreation & Recreational Therapy | 43 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, Other | 41 | ||
| Kindergarten & Preschool Education and Teaching | 31 | 8 | |
| Interior Design | 38 | ||
| Occupational Therapy & Therapist | 30 | 6 | |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 36 | ||
| Architecture | 33 | ||
| Forensic Psychology | 33 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 33 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 26 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 17 | 7 | |
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 23 | ||
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 22 | ||
| Marriage and Family Therapy & Counseling | 19 | ||
| Community Health and Preventive Medicine | 18 | ||
| Educational Psychology | 18 | ||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 18 | ||
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 15 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 15 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 15 | ||
| Architectural and Building Sciences & Technology | 13 | ||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 13 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 13 | ||
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General | 12 | ||
| Psychology, Other | 12 | ||
| Biotechnology | 10 | ||
| Industrial and Product Design | 10 | ||
| Public Relations & Image Management | 10 | ||
| School Psychology | 10 | ||
| Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 10 | ||
| Writing, General | 10 | ||
| Foreign Language Teacher Education | 9 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 8 | ||
| Economics, General | 7 | ||
| Genetic Counseling & Counselor | 6 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 5 | ||
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 4 | ||
| Acting | 3 | ||
| Health Information & Medical Records Administration & Administrator | 3 | ||
| Urban Education and Leadership | 3 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | 2 | ||
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 2 | ||
| Sustainability Studies | 2 | ||
| Technical Theatre & Theatre Design and Technology | 2 | ||
| Holocaust and Related Studies | 1 | ||
| International & Globalization Studies | 1 | ||
| Music Performance, General | 1 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Music, General | 1 | ||
| Reading Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 2,434 | 671 | 35 |
Kean University has a graduation rate of 51%, which is among the 44% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 51% | 41% | 59% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Kean University has published 2,775 scientific papers with 29,332 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Computer Science, Political Science, Law, Medicine, Biology, Psychology, Sociology, Environmental Science, and Philosophy.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 21 | 81 |
| 1992 | 12 | 82 |
| 1993 | 17 | 85 |
| 1994 | 20 | 80 |
| 1995 | 35 | 88 |
| 1996 | 19 | 108 |
| 1997 | 27 | 133 |
| 1998 | 29 | 134 |
| 1999 | 25 | 142 |
| 2000 | 27 | 183 |
| 2001 | 36 | 235 |
| 2002 | 28 | 267 |
| 2003 | 42 | 289 |
| 2004 | 27 | 349 |
| 2005 | 60 | 383 |
| 2006 | 55 | 475 |
| 2007 | 48 | 526 |
| 2008 | 81 | 643 |
| 2009 | 80 | 855 |
| 2010 | 90 | 822 |
| 2011 | 100 | 973 |
| 2012 | 102 | 1142 |
| 2013 | 95 | 1256 |
| 2014 | 179 | 1399 |
| 2015 | 101 | 1444 |
| 2016 | 134 | 1428 |
| 2017 | 102 | 1389 |
| 2018 | 99 | 1619 |
| 2019 | 103 | 1741 |
| 2020 | 103 | 2159 |
| 2021 | 116 | 2465 |
| 2022 | 207 | 2521 |
| 2023 | 224 | 2631 |
Kean University alumni
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Michael Sorrentino
- Occupations
- actormodel
- 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 returned to the franchise with Jersey Shore: Family Vacation, as he continues to film the show.
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Alan Paul
- Occupations
- singercomposer
- Biography
-
Alan Paul Wichinsky is a 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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Donald Payne, Jr
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Donald Milford Payne Jr. is an American politician who has been the U.S. representative for New Jersey's 10th congressional district since 2012. A member of the Democratic Party, Payne served as president of the Newark city council from 2010 to 2012.
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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 | 1,324 |
| 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 |