Kean University
PublicUnion, NJ
Kean University is a public large school in Union, NJ, enrolling about 11,433 undergraduates. Admissions are not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants here -- roughly 76% of applicants get in. Health Professions and Related Programs graduates, especially in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, report the strongest earnings here: a median of $96,821/year. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.
Admissions
Cost & outcomes
Out-of-state students pay $8,147 more per year in tuition and fees (1.6x the in-state rate).
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field. Tuition & fees are the sticker price for a full-time first-year undergrad, before financial aid, and don't include room and board.
Where do you stand against Kean University's numbers?
Check your chances hereSee full profile -- financial aid, campus life, and what Kean University weighs in your application
Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What is Kean University's acceptance rate?
Kean University in Union, NJ admits approximately 76% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What SAT score do I need for Kean University?
Admitted students at Kean University typically score between 930–1150 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does Kean University cost?
Kean University's total cost of attendance is reported at $26,949 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
What is out-of-state tuition at Kean University?
For 2024-25, Kean University's published tuition and required fees were $22,446 for out-of-state students and $14,299 for in-state students -- $8,147 more per year for out-of-state students. That's before financial aid, and room and board are extra.
Does Kean University require students to live on campus?
No -- Kean University doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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