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Union, New Jersey · Public ·Suburb

Kean University

A
Exceptional Investment ROI grade · Top 22% value
75.9% Acceptance $12,447 Avg net price 46.6% Graduate $57,237 Median earnings 11,433 Students

At a glance

Basics

Type
Public
Setting
Suburb
Enrollment
11,433 students
Women / Men
60.7% / 39.3%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
75.9%
SAT (mid 50%)
930–1150

Cost

Avg net price
$12,447
Sticker price
$26,949
Tuition (in-state)
$14,299
Tuition (out-of-state)
$22,446

Outcomes

Graduation rate
46.6%
Retention rate
76.1%
Median earnings (10y)
$57,237
Median debt
$23,250 (~$252/mo)

Financial aid

On Pell grants
47.9%
Take federal loans
41.1%

All majors at Kean University

57 programs listed in federal data. Every row opens a school-specific page; listings without a positive program signal stay available for users but out of Google's index.

Major
Psychology, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Biology, General
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Special Education and Teaching
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Communication and Media Studies
Accounting and Related Services
Student Counseling and Personnel Services
Design and Applied Arts
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions
Marketing
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology
Finance and Financial Management Services
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Public Administration
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
English Language and Literature, General
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services
Sociology
Social Work
History
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Science Technologies/Technicians, Other
Educational Administration and Supervision
Architecture
Mathematics
Fine and Studio Arts
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions
International Business
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences
Public Health
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions
Architectural Sciences and Technology
Chemistry
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management
Psychology, Other
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies
Biotechnology
Political Science and Government
Economics
Health and Medical Administrative Services
Natural Resources Conservation and Research
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Sustainability Studies
Music
International/Globalization Studies
Holocaust and Related Studies
Area Studies
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians
Philosophy and Religious Studies, General

Cost & ROI

Is Kean University worth it?

Pay $12,447/yr after aid. Graduates earn a median of $57,237 ten years out — about 4.6× the annual cost. Value grade: A.

Avg net price
$12,447/yr
Median earnings
$57,237/yr (10y out)
Median debt
$23,250~$252/mo
4-year est. cost
$49,788net of aid

Frequently asked questions

What is Kean University's acceptance rate?

Kean University admits 75.9% of applicants — accessible on admissions, compared to the national average of 72.3%. Most admitted students score in the 930–1150 range on the SAT.

How much does Kean University cost per year?

The average annual net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $12,447. The sticker price before any aid is $26,949, so most students receive substantial discounts. Over four years that net cost adds up to roughly $49,788.

How much debt do Kean University graduates have?

Graduates leave Kean University with a median federal student loan balance of $23,250, which works out to about $252 per month on a standard 10-year repayment plan. About 41.1% of students take federal loans.

Is Kean University worth the cost?

Ten years after enrolling, Kean University graduates earn a median of $57,237 per year (national median: $50,834). That's about 4.6× the annual net price. EduGradify assigns Kean University a value grade of A.

What SAT score do you need for Kean University?

Admitted students score 930–1150 on the SAT (middle 50% range, out of 1600). That means a quarter of admits scored above the high end of that range, and a quarter scored below it.

What is the graduation rate at Kean University?

46.6% of full-time undergraduates graduate from Kean University within six years of enrolling — national average is 49.9%. First-year retention is 76.1%.

What are the most popular majors at Kean University?

57 programs are listed in federal data; 54 have positive share data. The largest reported major at Kean University is Psychology, General (12.6%), followed by Business Administration, Management and Operations (9.2%).

What percent of Kean University students receive financial aid?

47.9% of Kean University students receive a federal Pell Grant — the main need-based federal aid program. 41.1% take federal student loans.

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