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 11,433 students.
About This School
Kean University is a public institution located in Union, New Jersey with approximately 11,433 undergraduate students enrolled. Kean University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 76%. The average net price after financial aid is $12,447 per year. The graduation rate is 47%, 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.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
Source: Wikidata. Used for context only.
Admissions
SAT Scores
ACT Scores
Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 6% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
What Each Major Actually Earns
Median earnings four years after graduation, by major, next to the national median for that same major at every college. The school-wide average hides this: at most schools the spread between the best- and worst-paying majors is far wider than the gap between schools.
Kean University graduates earn most above the national rate in Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods ($58,885 vs $47,382 nationally), and most below it in Marketing ($61,602 vs $69,303).
| Major | Grads | Here | National | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General | 374 | $51,052 | $50,706 | +$346 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 249 | $65,332 | $68,257 | −$2,925 |
| Biology, General | 192 | $61,291 | $57,214 | +$4,077 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 149 | $58,644 | $55,378 | +$3,266 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 146 | $58,885 | $47,382 | +$11,503 |
| Communication and Media Studies | 121 | $54,277 | $56,359 | −$2,082 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 99 | $72,446 | $76,194 | −$3,748 |
| Marketing | 92 | $61,602 | $69,303 | −$7,701 |
| Design and Applied Arts | 89 | $56,666 | $51,490 | +$5,176 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 67 | $54,749 | $48,590 | +$6,159 |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 59 | $72,483 | $73,587 | −$1,104 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 56 | $91,546 | $92,374 | −$828 |
U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard field-of-study data. Median earnings of graduates working and not enrolled four years after completing a bachelor's degreehere. Majors with too few graduates to report are omitted for privacy, so this is not the school's full program list.
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 (11,433 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Official Links
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate at Kean University?
Kean University has an acceptance rate of 76%, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Department of Education.
Is Kean University hard to get into?
Not especially. Kean University has an acceptance rate of 76%, so admissions are relatively accessible for applicants who meet the requirements.
How much does Kean University cost?
The average net price at Kean University is about $12,447 per year after grants and scholarships, based on federal data. Your actual cost depends on your family's finances and aid package.
What is the graduation rate at Kean University?
Kean University has a graduation rate of 47%, according to U.S. Department of Education data.
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.
- Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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