Kean University

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$10,445

2021 Average Net Price

$18,078

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

3.11%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

79.2%

9,048 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

12,759

74% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

47.7%

711 Graduates

About

Kean University is a higher education institution located in Union County, NJ. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Kean University were General Psychology (415 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (310 degrees), and General Biological Sciences (207 degrees).

In 2021, 3,222 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Kean University. 65.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 34.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,198 degrees), 1.49 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (802 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Kean University is $10,445, which is $−12,739 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Kean University is $10,445, which is $−12,739 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $18,078.

In 2021, 69% of undergraduate students attending Kean University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 52% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$10,445

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Kean University was $10,445. The cost of tuition at Kean University is $−12,739 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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

Average Net Price

$18,078

2021 Value

3.89%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Kean University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $18,078. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Kean University grew by 3.89%.

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

$12,718

Room and Board

$1,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Kean University was of $12,718 in 2021. The cost of room and board decreased by 1.31% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,000. The cost of books and supplies did not change 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

52%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

69% of undergraduate students at Kean University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 4.55% with respect to 2020, when 66% 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.

3.11%

2019 Default Rate

114

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Kean University was 3.11%, which represents 114 out of the 3660 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 9,048 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 10.8% annual growth. Out of those 9,048 applicants, 7,162 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 79.2% acceptance rate.

There were 12,759 students enrolled at Kean University in 2021. 17% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Kean University has an overall enrollment yield of 21%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

79.2%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

7,162

Accepted Out of 9,048

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Kean University was 79.2% (7,162 admissions from 9,048 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 78.1%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 10.8%, while admissions declined by −9.49%..

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

17%

Submission Percentage (2021)

261

Scores Submitted (2021)

17% of enrolled first-time students at Kean University in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Kean University had a total enrollment of 12,759 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Kean University is 9,445 students and the part-time enrollment is 3,314. This means that 74% of students enrolled at Kean University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Kean University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 32.2% Hispanic or Latino, 30% White, 20.1% Black or African American, 5.53% Asian, 2.15% Two or More Races, 0.18% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.11% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Kean University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (23.3%), followed by White Female (16.5%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (12.2%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (25%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (18.1%) and Black or African American Female (17.4%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

74%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Kean University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 12,759 students. The full-time enrollment at Kean University is 9,445 and the part-time enrollment is 3,314. This means that 74% of students enrolled at Kean University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% 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

71%

2021 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 71%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Kean University had a retention rate lower 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 (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
4,114 enrolled students
White
3,827 enrolled students
Black or African American
2,559 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Kean University is 32.2% Hispanic or Latino, 30% White, 20.1% Black or African American, 5.53% Asian, 2.15% Two or More Races, 0.18% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.11% American Indian or Alaska Native. 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 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% 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, 919 students (7.2%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 1,022 more women than men received degrees from Kean University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Kean University is white (1,198 degrees awarded). There were 1.49 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (802 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Kean University is General Psychology (415 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (310 degrees) and General Biological Sciences (207 degrees).

In 2021, 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 (45 degrees awarded), Psychology (551 degrees), and Architecture and Related Services (35 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 (262,695 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (213,480 people), Other managers (194,937 people), Postsecondary teachers (158,617 people), and Secondary school teachers (121,760 people).

The most specialized majors at Kean University in 2021 are Science Technologies (45 degrees awarded), Psychology (551 degrees), Architecture and Related Services (35 degrees), History (62 degrees), and English (90 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

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 Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Physicians, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Kean University are Science Technologies (45 degrees awarded), Psychology (551 degrees), Architecture and Related Services (35 degrees), History (62 degrees), and English (90 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 (666,737 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (363,119 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (233,605 people), Legal services (180,095 people), and Architectural, engineering & related services (163,339 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 (2021)

General Psychology
415 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
310 degree-majors awarded
General Biological Sciences
207 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Kean University was General Psychology with 415 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

1,100

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

2,122

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 1,100 degrees were awarded to men at Kean University, which is 0.518 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (2,122).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 156 degrees were awarded to men at Kean University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.01 times more than the 154 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 381 degrees were awarded to men at Kean University in General Psychology, which is 5.15 times more than the 74 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

21%

100% Completion Time

47%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 21% of students graduating from Kean University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 47% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 50% 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.

American Indian or Alaska Native Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Kean University is Male and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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, 20.3% of graduates (144 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
1,198 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
802 degrees awarded
Black or African American
590 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Kean University is white (1,198 degrees awarded). There were 1.49 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (802 degrees).

8.07% of degree recipients (260 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
764 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
558 degrees awarded
White Male
434 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Kean University is white female (764 degrees awarded). There were 1.37 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (558 degrees).

Operations

Kean University has an endowment valued at nearly $74.8M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 909k (1.22%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, Kean University had a total salary expenditure of 249M. Kean University employs 126 Assistant professors, 118 Lecturers and 64 Associate professors. Most academics at Kean University are Female Lecturer (83), Female Assistant professor (66), and Male Assistant professor (60).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Kean University are: Management, with 254 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 207 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 36 employees.

Endowment

$74.8M

2021 Endowment

24.1%

growth from 2020

Kean University has an endowment valued at about $74.8M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Kean University grew 24.1% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $24.4M 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

$97.7M

2021 Salaries

1.16%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Kean University paid a median of $97.7M in salaries, which represents 39.3% of their overall expenditure ($249M) and a 1.16% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$34.2M

Instructional Salaries

353

Number of Employees

In 2021, Kean University paid a total of $34.2M to 353 employees working as instructors, which represents 35% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

126 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

254 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Kean University were Assistant professor with 126 employees, Lecturer with 118 employees, and Associate professor with 64 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Kean University were Management with 254 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 207 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 36 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Lecturer
Female Assistant professor
Male Assistant professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Kean University was Female Lecturer with 83 employees, Female Assistant professor with 66 employees, and Male Assistant professor with 60 employees.

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