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Kean University Science & Tech Programs

Kean University is a public institution located in Union, NJ. The Suburbs Of A Large City provides an ideal setting with access to urban amenities.

Kean University Rankings

Kean has earned the following rankings for science & tech programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking Rank Among
Overall Quality #20 of 111 State — New Jersey
Overall Quality #141 of 758 Region — Middle Atlantic
Overall Quality #633 of 4,630 Nationwide

Where Is Kean University?

Location of Kean University

Contact information for Kean can be found below.

Contact Details
Address: 1000 Morris Avenue, Union, NJ 07083
Phone: 9087375326
Website: www.kean.edu/
Admissions: www.kean.edu/offices/admissions
Financial Aid: www.kean.edu/offices/financial-aid

How Do I Get Into Kean?

You can apply to Kean online at: https://www.kean.edu/apply-now

Kean is classified as Less Selective (70-85%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Kean

Here’s what Kean looks for in applicants:

Requirement Status
Secondary School Record Required
Secondary School GPA Required
Recommendations Considered but not required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT) Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Kean?

Kean has an acceptance rate of 76%, making it highly accessible. Ensure you meet all application requirements and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 19% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

1% of admitted students submitted SAT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at Kean, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 460 and 565. Math scores were between 470 and 585.

SAT Reading and Writing Scores for Kean University  ( 460 to 565 )
200
800
SAT Math Scores for Kean University  ( 470 to 585 )
200
800
Combined SAT scores ranged from 930 to 1150.
SAT Total Scores for Kean University  ( 930 to 1150 )
400
1600

Selectivity by Gender

Admit rates at Kean are broken out by gender below.

Gender Applicants Admitted Acceptance Rate
Men 5,419 3,881 72%
Women 8,517 6,697 79%

Can I Afford Kean University?

The average net price after aid at Kean is $12,168. Cost varies significantly based on your financial situation since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category Cost
In-State Tuition $11,859
In-State Fees $2,440
Out-of-State Tuition $20,006
Out-of-State Fees $2,440
Total In-State Tuition & Fees $14,299
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees $22,446

Financial Aid

When including loans, work-study, and grants, 17% of students at Kean receive some form of financial aid (1,931 students).

Nearly 71% of students at Kean receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $13,008 per student.

48% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $6,332.

Student Loan Debt

41% of Kean undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,454 per year.

Kean University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 2,475 students enrolled at Kean. Kean is classified as a 10,000 - 19,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral/Professional Universities.

Gender Diversity

Of the 10,842 undergraduate students at Kean, approximately 39% are male and 61% are female.

Undergraduate Gender Diversity at Kean

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Kean University undergraduate students is as follows.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity of Kean Undergraduate Students
Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 487
Black or African American 2,298
Hispanic 4,195
White 2,591
American Indian/Alaska Native 21
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 10
Two or More Races 216
Non-Resident 650

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Kean are listed below.

Top 5 Home States of Kean Students
State First-Time UG Students
New Jersey 1,770
New York 38
Pennsylvania 11
Maryland 6
Massachusetts 4

Additionally, approximately 6.0% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Kean University Graduate Student Diversity

2,118 of Kean’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Kean, approximately 23% are male and 77% are female.

Graduate Gender Diversity at Kean

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Kean University graduate students is as follows.

Graduate Racial-Ethnic Diversity at Kean
Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 118
Black or African American 370
Hispanic 569
White 842
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 4
Two or More Races 36
Non-Resident 50

Online Learning at Kean University

Kean delivers remote learning paths for students who need flexibility.

1,469 undergraduate students at Kean took at least one online class — of those, 1,487 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 77 students took at least one online class and 180 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Science & Tech Programs at Kean University

Below are the science & tech majors are available at Kean, with the number of degrees awarded at each level in the most recent reporting year.

Program Bachelor’s Master’s Doctorate Total
Architecture 53 53
Architectural Sciences and Technology 16 16

Academic Programs at Kean University

Kean offers 23 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Kean has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

  • AP credits: Yes
  • Dual enrollment credits: Yes
  • Life experience credits: Implied no

References

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