Kean University

Union, NJ

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Kean University is a large public doctoral university located in Union, New Jersey, with an undergraduate enrollment of 11,433. Classified as a doctoral research university, it supports graduate programs in select disciplines and allocates significant resources to faculty research activity alongside its undergraduate mission. As a public institution primarily funded through state appropriations and federal grants, it operates within the broader New Jersey postsecondary education landscape and is regionally accredited, making its credits and degrees eligible for federal financial aid. With a 76% acceptance rate, admission is open to most applicants. The 76% acceptance rate reflects a broadly open admissions approach serving a wide range of students. Net price for families earning \$48,001–$75,000 averages $12,136 per year. The highest program-level earnings outcomes are in CIP 00 — 10-year median earnings among aid recipients in these fields reach $79,493. The 4-year graduation rate is 45%, near the national average. Among students who received federal financial aid, 10-year median earnings are $57,237.

Acceptance Rate

75.9%

Avg Net Price

$12,447

6-yr Grad Rate

60.2%

Earnings 10yr

$57,237

The Numbers

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
75.9%
SAT Range
930–1150
ACT Range
Enrollment
11,433
Student:Faculty
17:1

Costs & Outcomes

In-State Tuition
$14,299
Out-of-State Tuition
$22,446
Room & Board
$18,264
Students Receiving Aid
47.9%
Median Debt at Grad

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