Acceptance rate
75.9%
Kean University
Admission Chances & Acceptance Rate
Kean is a public university in Union, New Jersey with about 12,900 students and a 75.9% acceptance rate. Business, marketing, and psychology are the most popular majors. The six-year graduation rate is 47%, and graduates earn a median of $57,237 ten years after enrollment, with typical federal debt around $23,250 at graduation.
Enrollment
12,884
Test policy
optional
Grad rate (6-yr)
47%
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The middle 50% of admitted students (25th–75th percentile), self-reported by the school.
SAT (combined)
930 – 1150
ACT (composite)
16 – 25
GPA
Not published
$ What You'll Actually Pay
Average yearly net price after grants & scholarships, by family income (federal cohort averages — not a personal quote).
$0–30k
$7,374
family income
$30–48k
$7,859
family income
$48–75k
$12,136
family income
$75–110k
$20,146
family income
$110k+
$20,110
family income
48% receive Pell grants
41% take federal loans
✦ Strongest Programs
The fields Kean University graduates the most students in — a signal of depth, faculty, and alumni networks.
Business & Marketing
22.0%
Psychology
15.6%
Criminal Justice
7.7%
Biology
7.3%
Education
6.8%
↗ Outcomes
School-level averages across all students who enrolled (College Scorecard). Not a personal forecast.
Earnings (10 yr)
$57,237
Earnings (6 yr)
$46,603
Completion
47%
Retention
76%
Median debt
$23,250
? Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate at Kean University?
Kean University has an acceptance rate of 75.9%, making it relatively accessible.
What SAT score do you need for Kean University?
The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 930 and 1150 on the SAT. The ACT range is 16–25.
How much does Kean University actually cost?
After grants and scholarships, the average net price for the lowest income band is $7,374 per year, rising to $20,110 for families earning $110k+. These are federal cohort averages, not a personal quote.
What are my chances of getting into Kean University?
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