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Kean University

#449 in US ranking Union, NJ
Type:
Public
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$28,743
Tuition & fees
$15,300
Avg. aid
$13,008
Receiving aid
97%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
76%
SAT range
930–1150
Avg. ACT
20

Outcomes

Graduation rate
47%
Median salary
$46,221
1 yr after graduation

What are the popular events and traditions at Kean University?

Homecoming, Kean Day, and Meet the Greeks are recurring events associated with campus life. Each offers a different way to connect with the university outside ordinary coursework.

Homecoming brings university and alumni activities together around the academic-year calendar. Kean Day introduces students to campus involvement opportunities, while Meet the Greeks focuses on fraternities and sororities. Dates, formats, and participating groups can change, so the current events calendar is more reliable than a past year's schedule when planning to attend.

What are the student housing and dining options at Kean University?

Kean offers university-operated, coeducational housing, but most students commute. Residence options include campus housing arrangements for students who want to live near classes and activities; availability should not be mistaken for guaranteed placement.

Students considering residence should review the current housing application, eligibility rules, contract dates, and room assignment process before making plans. Meal-plan terms and campus dining options deserve the same attention, particularly for students whose class or work hours fall outside standard dining periods. First-year students are reported as permitted to park a car on campus, subject to the university's parking rules. A commuter or student seeking off-campus housing should compare transportation time and total living expenses with a residence-and-meal-plan option, not just compare rent with a room charge.

Kean University Campus Life

College owned housing available

Yes

Co-ed housing

Yes

Freshmen can park on campus

Yes

Highspeed speed internet

Yes

School organizations

160

Kean University Campus at a Glance

Student-to-faculty ratio
18:1
Undergraduates living on campus
15%
Campus size
240 acres

Kean University Career Help & Outcomes

Career Centers:

Full time employees: 12

Career Counselling:

Individual: All undergraduates

Group: All undergraduates

Career Center services:

  • Job Interviews
  • Career library
  • Resume preparation
  • Career/Interest testing
  • Interview workshop

Other information:

Job bank on campus

Yes

Job fairs on campus

Yes

Individual job placement

All undergraduates

On campus employer recruitment

All undergraduates

Kean University Library Services and Resources

Main library name

Nancy Thompson Learning Commons

Number of libraries on campus

1

Reservable study rooms in library

Yes

24h access

Yes

Physical facilities

Yes

Access to digital/electronic resources

Yes

Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials

Yes

Established library hours

Yes

Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions

Yes

Kean University Computer Labs Access

  • 24h access
  • Help desk

Kean University Location & Map

Data last updated on November 5, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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