Kean University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2096 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #578 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #526 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #14 of 47 | In New Jersey |
| #1 of 2 | In Union Township |
| #435 of 1,030 | For Early Childhood Education |
| Top50% | For 36 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 76%
- Undergraduates
- 11,758
- Graduates
- 2,147
- 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 76% 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 | 76% | 72% | 79% |
| Applicants | 13,936 | 5,419 | 8,517 |
| Admissions | 10,578 | 3,881 | 6,697 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,930 | 758 | 1,172 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 45 | 16 | 29 |
1,546 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,667 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
23 or 1%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 930
or below
75% of them
had 1150
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Kean University are 930-1150 (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 | 5128 (37%) |
|---|---|
| White | 3664 (26%) |
| Black or African American | 2863 (21%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 761 (5%) |
| Asian | 645 (5%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 533 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 275 (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
- $15,048
- Students receiving aid
- 97%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $11,859 | $17,885 |
| Tuition in-state | $11,859 | $17,885 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $20,006 | $23,516 |
| Fee in-district | $2,440 | $1,956 |
| Fee in-state | $2,440 | $1,956 |
| Fee out-of-state | $2,440 | $1,956 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,900 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $18,264 |
| Room charge | $11,280 |
| Meal charge | $3,554 |
Kean University majors
Kean University has granted 2,492 bachelor's degrees across 50 programs, 511 master's across 30 programs, and 56 doctorate degrees across 6 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Kean University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General | 378 | 36 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 272 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 191 | 10 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 183 | ||
| Accounting | 119 | 15 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 108 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 94 | 11 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 89 | 11 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 83 | ||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 59 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 59 | ||
| Science Technologies & Technicians, Other | 45 | 13 | |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 55 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 54 | ||
| History, General | 54 | ||
| Architecture | 53 | ||
| Finance, General | 52 | ||
| Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 46 | 6 | |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 48 | ||
| Communication Sciences and Disorders, General | 45 | ||
| Social Work | 45 | ||
| Community Health and Preventive Medicine | 41 | ||
| Public Administration | 21 | 20 | |
| Design and Visual Communications, General | 39 | ||
| Occupational Therapy & Therapist | 29 | 10 | |
| Sociology, General | 38 | ||
| Interior Design | 37 | ||
| Kindergarten & Preschool Education and Teaching | 26 | 5 | |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 25 | 5 | |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 29 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 29 | ||
| Nursing Science | 21 | 5 | |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 26 | ||
| Forensic Psychology | 24 | ||
| Therapeutic Recreation & Recreational Therapy | 24 | ||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 21 | ||
| Educational Psychology | 20 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 20 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 20 | ||
| Physician Assistant | 18 | ||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 14 | 3 | |
| Architectural and Building Sciences & Technology | 16 | ||
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 16 | ||
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 16 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | 15 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 12 | ||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 12 | ||
| Biotechnology | 11 | ||
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General | 10 | ||
| Psychology, Other | 10 | ||
| Public Relations & Image Management | 10 | ||
| Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology | 9 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 9 | ||
| International & Globalization Studies | 9 | ||
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 9 | ||
| School Psychology | 9 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 8 | ||
| Genetic Counseling & Counselor | 8 | ||
| Health Information & Medical Records Administration & Administrator | 8 | ||
| Industrial and Product Design | 8 | ||
| Acting | 7 | ||
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 7 | ||
| Urban Education and Leadership | 6 | ||
| Marriage and Family Therapy & Counseling | 5 | ||
| Advertising | 4 | ||
| Environmental Science | 4 | ||
| Music, General | 4 | ||
| Economics, General | 3 | ||
| Writing, General | 3 | ||
| Holocaust and Related Studies | 2 | ||
| Music Performance, General | 2 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Art Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 2,492 | 511 | 56 |
Kean University has a graduation rate of 47%, which is among the 36% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 47% | 42% | 50% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Kean University has published 3,641 scientific papers with 52,107 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 16 | 134 |
| 1994 | 20 | 131 |
| 1995 | 38 | 173 |
| 1996 | 29 | 190 |
| 1997 | 27 | 207 |
| 1998 | 29 | 228 |
| 1999 | 26 | 234 |
| 2000 | 28 | 278 |
| 2001 | 37 | 362 |
| 2002 | 32 | 422 |
| 2003 | 46 | 460 |
| 2004 | 32 | 524 |
| 2005 | 63 | 595 |
| 2006 | 59 | 702 |
| 2007 | 54 | 814 |
| 2008 | 93 | 880 |
| 2009 | 87 | 1189 |
| 2010 | 109 | 1229 |
| 2011 | 126 | 1504 |
| 2012 | 123 | 1518 |
| 2013 | 113 | 1797 |
| 2014 | 200 | 1934 |
| 2015 | 112 | 1995 |
| 2016 | 145 | 2015 |
| 2017 | 120 | 2023 |
| 2018 | 107 | 2331 |
| 2019 | 119 | 2738 |
| 2020 | 119 | 3225 |
| 2021 | 139 | 3677 |
| 2022 | 227 | 3724 |
| 2023 | 280 | 4279 |
| 2024 | 327 | 4596 |
| 2025 | 253 | 5294 |
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 served as 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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LaMonica McIver
- Enrolled in Kean University
- In 2019 graduated with Doctor of Education
- Occupations
- academic administratorpolitician
- Biography
-
LaMonica R. McIver is an American politician serving as the U.S. representative for New Jersey's 10th congressional district since 2024. A member of the Democratic Party, she served on the Newark municipal council from 2018 to 2024. McIver was first elected to Congress in a September 2024 special election to succeed Donald Payne Jr. in Congress, who died in office in April.
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 | 1,448 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral/Professional Universities |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1000 Morris Avenue Union, New Jersey, 07083 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 60,000 |
| Phone | 9087375326 |