Kean University

New!

Nearby Schools

Schools geographically nearby

Similar Schools

Schools similar in rank, size, etc.

Carnegie Foundation Classification

Master's Colleges and Universities (larger programs)
Undergraduate	Professions plus arts & sciences, some graduate coexistence
Graduate	Postbaccalaureate comprehensive
Undergraduate Population	Medium full-time four-year, inclusive
Enrollment	High undergraduate
Size & Setting	Medium four-year, primarily nonresidential

General Characteristics

Title IV Eligibility	Participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs
Highest offering	Doctoral degree
Calendar System	Semester
Years of college work required	N/A
Variable Tuition
Religious Affiliation	N/A
Congressional District	3410

Special Learning Opportunities

Distance Learning
ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force	— / /
Study Abroad
Weekend College
Teacher Certification

Student Tuition Costs and Fees

What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Kean University?
1023rd for total cost of attendance
	In District	In State	Out of State
Effective as of 2010-08-04
FT Undergraduate Tuition	$6,165	$6,165	$10,800
FT Undergraduate Required Fees	$3,281	$3,281	$3,281
PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour	$206	$206	$360

FT Graduate Tuition	$10,440	$10,440	$14,160
FT Graduate Required Fees	$2,642	$2,642	$2,642
PT Graduate per Credit Hour	$435	$435	$590

Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus	$25,184	$25,184	$29,819
Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family	$27,506	$27,506	$32,141
Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family	$15,204	$15,204	$19,839

Student Tuition Cost History and Trends

Prior year comparison and trends on the cost of attending / attendance cost.
	In District	In State	Out of State
Published Tuition & Fees	$8,505↓ $9,178	$8,505↓ $9,178	$12,645↓ $13,660

	Cost (regardless of residency)
Effective as of 2010-08-04
Books & Supplies	$1,119↓ $1,600
On-Campus – Room & Board	$9,190↓ $9,677
On-Campus – Other Expenses	$2,466↓ $2,766
Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board	$11,456↓ $12,204
Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses	$3,374↓ $3,905
Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board	$3,374↓ $3,905

Admission Details

Effective as of 2010-08-05
Application Fee Required	N/A
Undergraduate Application Fee	$50
Graduate Application Fee	$60
First Professional Application Fee	N/A

Applicants	5,455 (2,412 male / 3,043 female)
Admitted	3,633 (1,564 male / 2,069 female)
Admission rate	67%

First-time Enrollment	1,479 (654 male / 825 female)
FT Enrollment	1,447 (645 male / 802 female)
PT Enrollment	32 (9 male / 23 female)
Total Enrollment	15,051

Admission Criteria

What criteria does Kean University use for admissions?
Open Admissions
Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record	/ /
College Prep. Completion
Recommendations
Formal competency demo	N/A
Admission test scores
TOEFL	N/A
Other tests	N/A

Admission Credits Accepted

What types of credits does Kean University accept?
Dual Credit
Life Experience
Advanced Placement (AP)

Athletics - Association Memberships

Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships	NCAA
NCAA Football Conference	New Jersey Athletic Conference
NCAA Basketball Conference	New Jersey Athletic Conference
NCAA Baseball Conference	New Jersey Athletic Conference
NCAA Track & Field Conference	New Jersey Athletic Conference

SAT Test Admission

1206th for 75pctl scores
Applicants submitting SAT results	94%
Verbal scores (25/75 %ile)	400 / 500
Math scores (25/75 %ile)	410 / 520
Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile)	810 / 1020

Student Services

Remedial Services
Academic / Career Counseling
PT Cost-defraying Employment
Career Placement
On-Campus Day Care
Library Facility

Student Living

First-time Room / Board Required
Dorm Capacity	2,045
Meals per Week	N/A

Room Fee	$9,400
Board Fee	$2,837

Student Completion / Graduation Demographics

How many students are successful graduates?

Total	166	944	912	336	10	2,952	268	5,588
Accounting	34	60	68	44		92	24	322
Acting						6	2	8
Art History, Criticism and Conservation				2		4		6
Art Teacher Education		2	6			30		38
Art/Art Studies, General		8	12			22	2	44
Athletic Training/Trainer		2	2		2	8		14
Biology/Biological Sciences, General		32	32	36	2	42	4	148
Biotechnology	6	2		2		6		16
Business Administration and Management, General	16	72	84	28		166	34	400
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other	12	20	18	4		46	4	104
Chemistry, General	4		2	14	2	6		28
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist			2	2				4
Cognitive Psychology and Psycholinguistics	2	4	6			20		32
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric	2	24	20	2		50	4	102
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications	2	2	2			4		10
Computer and Information Sciences, General	6	4	4	8		12	2	36
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services		22	6	2		78	4	112
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration		54	56	10		126	20	266
Design and Visual Communications, General	2	4	6	2		36		50
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General		4	2			8	4	18
Economics, General	4	4	6	8		20		42
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Speech or Language Impairments		2	6	6		68	2	84
Educational Leadership and Administration, General		26	10	2		138	2	178
Educational Psychology						22		22
Educational/Instructional Media Design		2				12	2	16
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician	2							2
Elementary Education and Teaching	2	8	50	8		242	18	328
English Language and Literature, General		30	22	4		114	2	172
Film/Cinema Studies	2	12	4	2		20		40
Finance, General	10	16	28	18		32	2	106
Fine/Studio Arts, General	4	2	4			8		18
Geology/Earth Science, General		2	6			10		18
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator		12	2				2	16
History, General		12	22	4		104	16	158
Holocaust and Related Studies						6		6
Industrial Design						6		6
Interior Design	2		12	10		26		50
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching	4	24	16	8		200	12	264
Kinesiology and Exercise Science				2				2
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies		6				6		12
Management Information Systems, General	2					2		4
Manufacturing Technology/Technician			2			2		4
Marketing/Marketing Management, General	8	20	40	18		82		168
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling	2		6			10		18
Mathematics Teacher Education			2				2	4
Mathematics and Statistics, Other	2							2
Mathematics, General	4	14	12	4		46	4	84
Music Teacher Education						2	2	4
Music, General			2			8	2	12
Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD)		4					2	6
Nursing Science (MS, PhD)		60	10	14		92	14	190
Occupational Therapy/Therapist			2	4		46	6	58
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management	2	6	4	2		36	4	54
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching		6	20	2		116	2	146
Political Science and Government, General	6	18	12	4		34	2	76
Printing Management	2	14	10			14	2	42
Psychology, General	4	96	74	32		180	26	412
Psychology, Other		2	6	2		4	2	16
Public Administration	6	82	22	4	2	46	4	166
Public Relations/Image Management	6	4	2			6		18
Reading Teacher Education		6	2			46	2	56
School Psychology						20		20
Science Technologies/Technicians, Other		4	4	2		32		42
Social Work	4	82	26	6		64	4	186
Sociology	2	34	18	6		64	6	130
Spanish Language and Literature		2	94			2	6	104
Special Education and Teaching, General		12	18	6	2	152	10	200
Special Education and Teaching, Other		4	8	2		48	4	66
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology						2		2

Faculty Compensation / Salaries

Kean University 212th for the average full-time faculty salary.
Effective as of 2010-08-31
Tenure system
Average FT Salary	$89,772 ($92,625 male / $86,465 female)
Number of FT Faculty	352 (189 male / 163 female)
Number of PT Faculty	977
FT Faculty Ratio	0.4 : 1
Total Benefits	$11,414,505

Get admissions information on Kean University and online degrees at CampusExplorer.com.

« Back to School Summary

This website and associated pages are not associated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Kean University.
StateUniversity.com has no official or unofficial affiliation with Kean University.