CCU
Coastal Carolina University
Conway, SC
75% admitted · $15,287/yr after aid
Kean University
Union, NJ · Public · Large suburb · Website
- Admission rate
- 76%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $14,465
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 49%
- Median earnings
- $62,318
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Kean University is a public college in Union, NJ with 11,433 undergraduates. It admits 76% of applicants, and admitted students average 1040 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $14,465 per year ($8,338 for families earning under $30,000). 49% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $62,318 ten years after enrolling.
public college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 76%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 12,142
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 9,335
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 21%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing460–565
200800
SAT Math470–585
200800
What Kean University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkRequired
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementRequired
- RecommendationsConsidered
- Demonstrated competenciesConsidered
- Legacy statusConsidered
- Work experienceConsidered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $28,743
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $15,300
- Out-of-state tuition
- $24,017
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$8,338
- $30–48k$8,963
- $48–75k$12,356
- $75–110k$21,468
- $110k+$24,386
Get a personal estimate with Kean University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 49%
- Freshman retention
- 76%
- Median earnings
- $62,318
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $19,500
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 11,433
- Student–faculty ratio
- 17:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 54%
- White24%
- Hispanic39%
- Black21%
- Asian5%
Kean University FAQ
What is Kean University's acceptance rate?+
Kean University admits 76% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for Kean University?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 460–565 on SAT Reading and Writing and 470–585 on SAT Math; the average total is 1040.
Is Kean University test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Kean University?+
In Fall 2023, 12,142 students applied to Kean University and 9,335 were admitted; 1,968 enrolled.
Does Kean University consider legacy status?+
Yes. Kean University reported that legacy status is considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Kean University require an essay?+
Kean University reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Kean University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $28,743 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $14,465.
What is Kean University's graduation rate?+
49% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 185262 · How we use this data
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