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Kean University
Union,
NJ
•4-Year Public•
Acceptance Rate83%
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About Kean University
Kean University is a public, state university in the city of Union, New Jersey. Kean University was founded in 1855. The university currently enrolls around 12,884 students per year, including 10,845 undergraduate students.
Kean University Acceptance Rate
It is moderately difficult to get into Kean University. Kean University admitted 83% of all applicants in 2022. In 2022, 10,485 students applied to Kean University and 8,661 were admitted.
| Kean University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 83% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | ED not offered |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA Offered but % not available |
| Average GPA | 3.2 |
| Test Optional | Yes |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 13% |
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Kean University is located in the city of Union, New Jersey, near New York City.
If you are interested in seeing Kean University for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Garden State Parkway, New Jersey Turnpike to Union, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Newark Liberty International.
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College Info
Kean University Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Aug 15
Transfer Applications are Due
Aug 1
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Kean University is Aug 15.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Kean University is Aug 1.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
Kean University SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
910 - 1150
Math SAT Range
450 - 580
Reading SAT Range
450 - 580
Kean University Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$39,960
In State$47,610
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$11,135
$18,785
Fees
$2,291
$2,291
Housing
$15,562
$15,562
Books
$10,972
$10,972
Student Life
Wondering what life at Kean University is like? There are approximately 12,884 students enrolled at Kean University, including 10,845 undergraduate students and 2,039 graduate students. 81% percent of students attend school full-time, 97% percent are from NJ and 3% percent of students are from other states.
81%
Full Time19%
Part Time97%
In State3%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
12,884
Campus Setting
Urban
Acceptance Rate
83%
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Aug 15
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