Kean University
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and families looking for lower cost. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 10,842 students.
About This School
Kean University is a public institution located in Union, New Jersey with approximately 10,842 undergraduate students enrolled. Kean University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 77%. The average net price after financial aid is $12,168 per year. The graduation rate is 43%, and the typical graduate earns $48,400 within 10 years of enrollment.
Kean University is a public university in Union, Elizabeth, and Hillside, New Jersey. It is part of New Jersey's public system of higher education and is a state-designated research university.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: the $12,168 average net price makes this one of the more affordable options in New Jersey, and the low median debt of $17,199 means graduates aren't buried financially. However, the 43% graduation rate is a real concern — well below the national average — suggesting many students struggle to finish, so incoming students should honestly assess their own academic support needs and financial stability before enrolling. Worth considering if cost is a top priority and you have a clear plan to stay on track, but look carefully at your specific program's outcomes before committing.
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Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
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Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (10,842 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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