Kean University

www.kean.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$11,135

3.5% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$11,593

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

76.9%

12,142 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

13,352

78.5% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

43.4%

763 Graduates

About

Kean University is a higher education institution located in Union County, NJ. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Kean University were General Psychology (374 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (249 degrees), and General Biological Sciences (192 degrees).

In 2023, 3,145 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Kean University. 67.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 32.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,086 degrees), 1.18 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (922 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Kean University is $11,135, which is $−13,440 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Kean University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 3,898 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Kean University is $11,135, which is $13,440 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $11,593.

In 2023, 69% of undergraduate students attending Kean University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 46% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$11,135

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Kean University was $11,135. The cost of tuition at Kean University is $−13,440 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Kean University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$11,593

2023 Value

7.87%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Kean University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $11,593. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Kean University grew by 7.87%.

This chart compares the average net price of Kean University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$12,317

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Kean University was of $12,317 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 3.04% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of books and supplies increased by 20% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Kean University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

69%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

46%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

69% of undergraduate students at Kean University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 14.8% with respect to 2022, when 81% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Kean University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Kean University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 3898 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Kean University received 12,142 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 15.8% annual growth. Out of those 12,142 applicants, 9,335 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 76.9% acceptance rate.

There were 13,352 students enrolled at Kean University in 2023. 1% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Kean University has an overall enrollment yield of 21.1%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

76.9%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

9,335

Accepted Out of 12,142

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Kean University was 76.9% (9,335 admissions from 12,142 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 82.6%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 15.8%, while admissions grew by 7.78%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Kean University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage (2023)

Scores Submitted (2023)

1% of enrolled first-time students at Kean University in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Kean University had a total enrollment of 13,352 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Kean University is 10,477 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,875. This means that 78.5% of students enrolled at Kean University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Kean University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 34.4% Hispanic or Latino, 27.4% White, 19.9% Black or African American, 4.82% Asian, 1.88% Two or More Races, 0.127% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.12% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Kean University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (23.7%), followed by White Female (14.8%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (13.5%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (23.5%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (19.6%) and Black or African American Female (14.7%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

78.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Kean University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 13,352 students. The full-time enrollment at Kean University is 10,477 and the part-time enrollment is 2,875. This means that 78.5% of students enrolled at Kean University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Kean University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

75%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Kean University was 75%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), Kean University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Kean University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
4,591 enrolled students
White
3,653 enrolled students
Black or African American
2,655 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Kean University is 34.4% Hispanic or Latino, 27.4% White, 19.9% Black or African American, 4.82% Asian, 1.88% Two or More Races, 0.127% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.12% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 784 students (5.87%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 1,077 more women than men received degrees from Kean University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Kean University is white (1,086 degrees awarded). There were 1.18 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (922 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Kean University is General Psychology (374 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (249 degrees) and General Biological Sciences (192 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Kean University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Science Technologies (58 degrees awarded), Psychology (503 degrees), and Architecture and Related Services (44 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Kean University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,590,553 people), Secondary school teachers (530,810 people), Education administrators (307,906 people), Special education teachers (225,795 people), and Other managers (224,188 people).

The most specialized majors at Kean University in 2023 are Science Technologies (58 degrees awarded), Psychology (503 degrees), Architecture and Related Services (44 degrees), History (50 degrees), and Education (484 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Diagnostic medical sonographers

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Kean University are Diagnostic medical sonographers, Surgeons, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Physicians, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Kean University are Science Technologies (58 degrees awarded), Psychology (503 degrees), Architecture and Related Services (44 degrees), History (50 degrees), and Education (484 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Kean University are Elementary & secondary schools (3,254,206 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (536,054 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (316,807 people), Outpatient care centers (204,198 people), and Legal services (203,024 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Kean University.

Most Common (2023)

General Psychology
374 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
249 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
192 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Kean University was General Psychology with 374 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Kean University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,034

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

2,111

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 1,034 degrees were awarded to men at Kean University, which is 0.49 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (2,111).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Kean University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 140 degrees were awarded to men at Kean University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.28 times more than the 109 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 350 degrees were awarded to men at Kean University in General Psychology, which is 5.38 times more than the 65 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

24%

100% Completion Time

48%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 24% of students graduating from Kean University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 48% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 51% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (68.2%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Kean University is Female and Asian (68.2% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 9.83% of graduates (75 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
1,086 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
922 degrees awarded
Black or African American
554 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Kean University is white (1,086 degrees awarded). There were 1.18 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (922 degrees).

7.5% of degree recipients (236 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
738 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
635 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
358 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Kean University is white female (738 degrees awarded). There were 1.16 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (635 degrees).

Operations

Kean University has an endowment valued at nearly $71.6M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 6.54M (9.13%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, Kean University had a total salary expenditure of 318M. Kean University employs 135 Assistant professors, 107 Lecturers and 72 Associate professors. Most academics at Kean University are Female Lecturer (77), Female Assistant professor (77), and Male Assistant professor (58).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Kean University are: Management, with 280 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 210 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 53 employees.

Endowment

$71.6M

2023 Endowment

7.77%

growth from 2022

Kean University has an endowment valued at about $71.6M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Kean University grew 7.77% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $21.9M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Kean University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$121M

2023 Salaries

11.1%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Kean University paid a median of $121M in salaries, which represents 38.3% of their overall expenditure ($318M) and a 11.1% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 11.9% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 1.16% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$38.1M

Instructional Salaries

370

Number of Employees

In 2023, Kean University paid a total of $38.1M to 370 employees working as instructors, which represents 31.4% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

135 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

280 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Kean University were Assistant professor with 135 employees, Lecturer with 107 employees, and Associate professor with 72 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Kean University were Management with 280 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 210 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 53 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Lecturer
Female Assistant professor
Male Assistant professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Kean University was Female Lecturer with 77 employees, Female Assistant professor with 77 employees, and Male Assistant professor with 58 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Kean University.

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