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Kean University

Kean University is a public university in a large suburb of the New York, NY metro with 11,234 students and a 76% acceptance rate.

Union, New Jersey · Public · Suburb, large · 11,234 students · R2 research university

NCAA Division III · New Jersey Athletic Conference

Admission rate

76%

of applicants admitted

SAT average

1,040

combined, admitted students

Average net price

$12,447

per year, after grants

Graduation rate

47%

within 6 years

Freshman retention

75%

return for sophomore year

Median earnings

$57,237

10 years after entry

Students

11,234

total enrollment

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS) · data snapshot October 2, 2026 · Updated October 2, 2026

First-year deadlines, 2026–27

PlanEntry termDeadline
Rolling admission
The college reviews applications as they arrive until the class is full.		FallMarch 1, 2027
Rolling admissionApril 30, 2027

Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean

Source: kean.edu · checked September 26, 2026

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price after grants, in-state students, by family income

$0–30,000$7,374
$30,001–48,000$7,859
$48,001–75,000$12,136
$75,001–110,000$20,146
Over $110,000$20,110

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026

AP credit

Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit
ExamMin scoreKean University courseCredits
Chemistry3CHEM 1030 - ESSENTIALS OF CHEMISTRY4 credits
Psychology3PSY 1000 - GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY3 credits
Statistics3MATH 1016 - STATISTICS3 credits
Macroeconomics3ECO 1020 - PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS I3 credits
Microeconomics3ECO 1021 - PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS II3 credits
World History: Modern4HIST 1062 - WORLDS OF HISTORY3 credits
Environmental Science3ES 1000 - OBSERVING THE EARTH3 credits
Music Theory3MUS 1101 - MUSIC THEORY I2 credits
Show all 13 exams and every score level
ExamMin scoreCourseCredits
Chemistry3CHEM 1030 - ESSENTIALS OF CHEMISTRY4 credits
Psychology3PSY 1000 - GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY3 credits
Statistics3MATH 1016 - STATISTICS3 credits
Macroeconomics3ECO 1020 - PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS I3 credits
Microeconomics3ECO 1021 - PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS II3 credits
World History: Modern4HIST 1062 - WORLDS OF HISTORY3 credits
Environmental Science3ES 1000 - OBSERVING THE EARTH3 credits
Music Theory3MUS 1101 - MUSIC THEORY I2 credits
English Lang and Comp3ENG 1030 - COLLEGE COMPOSITION3 credits
English Lit and Comp3ENG 2403 - WORLD LITERATURE3 credits
Govt. and Pol- Comparative3PS 2300 - INTRO TO COMPARATIVE POLITICS3 credits
Govt. and Pol- US3PS 2100 - AMERICAN GOVT AND POLITICS3 credits
Human Geography (2001-1)3GEOG 2010 - WORLD GEOGRAPHY3 credits

Source: kean.edu · checked September 19, 2026

Biggest majors

MajorGraduates
Psychology378
Business Administration and Management272
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration191
Biology/Biological Sciences183
Accounting119
Speech Communication and Rhetoric108
Elementary Education and Teaching94
Computer and Information Sciences89
Show the other 42 majors
Marketing/Marketing Management83
Exercise Science and Kinesiology59
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications55
English Language and Literature54
History54
Architecture53
Finance52
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching48
Communication Sciences and Disorders45
Science Technologies/Technicians, Other45
Community Health and Preventive Medicine41
Design and Visual Communications39
Sociology38
Interior Design37
Mathematics29
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching26
Art/Art Studies25
Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy24
Public Administration21
Nursing Science21
International Business/Trade/Commerce21
Spanish Language and Literature20
Political Science and Government20
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other15
Athletic Training/Trainer14
Geology/Earth Science12
Chemistry12
Psychology, Other10
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management10
Fine/Studio Arts9
International/Globalization Studies9
Industrial and Product Design8
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts8
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator8
Acting7
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist7
Music4
Advertising4
Environmental Science4
Economics3
Music Teacher Education2
Music Performance2

Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Sports and campus life

Men’s varsity · NCAA Division III, New Jersey Athletic Conference

Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Track and Field (Outdoor), Volleyball

Women’s varsity · NCAA Division III, New Jersey Athletic Conference

Basketball, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field (Outdoor), Volleyball

ROTC

Air Force, Army

Faith groups

Cru, Hillel, Newman Connection

Also

Study abroad

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), jerseymetro.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026

The place

Setting

Suburb, large

Federal locale classification

Metro area

New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ

19,940,274 people

Big-city metro (1 million+)

Yes

More about the place

Nearest airport

Newark Liberty International (EWR)

Nearest hub airport

Newark Liberty International (EWR)

Walkability

EPA walkability index 16.3 of 20

Elevation

45 ft

Time zone

Eastern

January low

26°F

July high

87°F

Annual snowfall

31.5 in

Days at 90°F or higher

28 per year

One-bedroom fair market rent

$2,260 per month

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Colleges nearby

Straight-line distance between campuses

Similar colleges

Public, suburban campus, NCAA Division III, similar size