Kean University: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - Very GoodQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - Below AverageCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Good

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Kean University is a large four-year, public school with 12,885 students enrolled. This institution was originated in 1855 and is one of the 3 colleges located in Union, New Jersey.

Academic Offerings

Kean University will give you the opportunity to obtain a bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered
80
Kean University deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers 80 majors. The most popular concentrations are Psychology, Education, Business, Management, and Biology. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a positive sign. However, if you anticipate to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Kean University student retention rate is fair at 74% (close to New Jersey average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students like their stay at this school.

Student Retention
74%
Fair
The graduation rate at Kean University is below average - 52%. About 22% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Kean University is decent - 16:1. Read more information regarding faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition pricing is fairly high, about $18,200 per academic year. The additional fees at Kean University beyond tuition are roughly $2,300, which makes it a total of $20,500 a year.

Read the details about Kean University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
83%
Easy
According to government data, 10,485 applications were submitted and 8,661 were accepted, so it is easy to become a student at this school.

The college will consider accepting dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits earned prior to admission.

Learn more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Kean University in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$11,000
High
Kean University provides a distance learning option, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is an amazing option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Kean University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
C-
Unsafe
Kean University provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates roughly 1,900 students, which offers a reasonable on-campus housing option. The room price is high - roughly $11,000 per year.

Army, Navy, and Air Force ROTC programs are available at Kean University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime numbers, Kean University seems to be a relatively safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Kean University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Kean University
1000 Morris Avenue
Union, New Jersey
07083, USA
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