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Founded in 1855, Kean University has grown to become one of New Jersey's largest institutions of higher learning. In 1958, Kean moved from Newark to Union and currently occupies over 150 acres in Union and Hillside Townships. Kean was granted university status on September 26, 1997. While maintaining its significant role in the training of teachers, Kean has become a comprehensive institution offering 48 undergraduate and 28 graduate degree programs serving some 13,000 students. Across four undergraduate colleges and the Nathan Weiss Graduate College, Kean's academic programs cover an exceptional range of disciplines.

Kean is a metropolitan, comprehensive, interactive, teaching university. A campus dedicated to the pursuit of excellence in higher education, Kean University supports a student-centered learning environment that nurtures the development of the whole student for rewarding careers, lifelong learning and fulfilling lives in a global society. It maintains a commitment to excellence and equity in enrollment, instruction and administration.

Kean is accredited by all major accrediting organizations. Many majors have accreditation in their field.

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Kean University

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Kean University (formerly Kean College of New Jersey and Newark State Teachers College) is a state university located in Union Township, Union County, New Jersey.

There are about 7,600 full-time and 2,400 part-time undergraduate and 3,060 graduate students at the five undergraduate and one graduate college. The school is primarily a commuter campus with 900 students living on campus. It is a large, public liberal arts school, most known for its education program and graduating the most teachers in the state of New Jersey. It is also known for the physical therapy program which it holds in conjunction with UMDNJ, attracting students statewide.

Colleges

  • Nathan Weiss Graduate College
  • College of Business and Public Administration
  • College of Education
  • College of Humanities and Social Sciences
  • College of Natural, Applied and Health Sciences
  • School of Visual and Performing Arts
  • New Jersey Center for Science, Technology and Mathematics Education

Campuses

The main campus is located in Union. A smaller campus (East Campus) is located less than a mile away in Hillside, New Jersey, in the former Pingry School.

There are plans for 2 new campuses: a campus in Toms River, New Jersey, and Kean University-Wenzhou in Wenzhou, in the Zhejiang Province of the People's Republic of China. The Toms River Campus (Kean@Ocean) is currently in operation and is being housed at Ocean County College until the new campus is built.

Residence Halls

Kean University has 6 residence halls:

  • Bartlett Hall
    • This apartment style residence hall accommodates approximately 250 students. Each two-bedroom apartment houses four students. Each apartment has a living room, semi- kitchen and dining area, and a private bathroom. These furnished apartments contain a couch, chair, and dining table/chairs in the living room area. Each bedroom contains two beds, two wardrobes, two desks, and two desks/chairs. The semi-kitchen contains a full-size refrigerator, microwave unit, sink area, and cabinet space. There are free laundry facilities on each floor and a community center on the first floor acts as an information center for residents.
  • Burch Hall
    • Burch Hall is an apartment-style building which houses a total of 250 students. Each two-bedroom apartment houses four students. Each apartment has a living room, full kitchen and dining area, and a private bathroom. The furnished apartments contain a couch, chair, and dining table/chairs in the living room area. Each bedroom contains two beds, two wardrobes, two desks, and two desks/chairs. The full kitchen contains a full-size refrigerator, microwave unit, sink area and cabinet space. There are free laundry facilities on each floor and a community center on the first floor acts as an information center for residents. Burch Hall is named after Mary B. Burch, who served on the Kean University Board of Trustees from 1967 through 1974, and noted for her community leadership in many educational and cultural organizations.
  • Dougall Hall
    • Whiteman Hall houses approximately 145 first-year students. Each room is furnished with two beds, two closets, two desks/chairs, and two dressers. Each room connects to a semi-private bathroom shared with the adjoining room. Each room is provided with a refrigerator and students are allowed to bring one microwave per room. There are free laundry facilities located on each floor and study lounges throughout the building. Dougall Hall is named after John B. Dougall was the President of Kean University from 1944-1950.
  • Rogers Hall
    • Rogers Hall is an apartment style buildings which houses a total of 250 students. Each two-bedroom apartment houses four students. Each apartment has a living room, full kitchen and dining area, and a private bathroom. The furnished apartments contain a couch, chair, and dining table/chairs in the living room area. Each bedroom contains two beds, two wardrobes, two desks, and two desks/chairs. The full kitchen contains a full-size refrigerator, microwave unit, sink area and cabinet space. There are free laundry facilities on each floor and a community center on the first floor acts as an information center for residents. Rogers Hall is named after Laura E. Rogers, a 1920 graduate of Newark Normal School, dedicated her entire professional career to the University.
  • Sozio Hall
    • Sozio Hall is an apartment-style building which houses a total of 250 students. Each two-bedroom apartment houses four students. Each apartment has a living room, full kitchen and dining area, and a private bathroom. The furnished apartments contain a couch, chair, and dining table/chairs in the living room area. Each bedroom contains two beds, two wardrobes, two desks, and two desks/chairs. The full kitchen contains a full-size refrigerator, microwave unit, sink area and cabinet space. There are free laundry facilities on each floor and a community center on the first floor acts as an information center for residents. Sozio Hall is named after Ralph P. Sozio, a Kean Student who died in service during World War II
  • Whiteman Hall
    • Whiteman Hall houses approximately 145 first-year students. Each room is furnished with two beds, two closets, two desks/chairs, and two dressers. Each room connects to a semi-private bathroom shared with the adjoining room. Each room is provided with a refrigerator and students are allowed to bring one microwave per room. There are free laundry facilities located on each floor and study lounges throughout the building. Whiteman Hall was named after Harriet E. Whiteman, a former Dean of Students, for her dedication to student life.

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Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
Location:
Mid-Atlantic
Setting:
Large Town Setting
Type:
Public
Size:
Very Large (+10,000 Undergrad)
Mascot:
Cougars

Students & Campus Life

Undergraduate Enrollment:
10,179
On Campus Housing:
Available
Full Time Students:
97%
Athletic Programs:
Available
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 10,139
Students Receiving Aid:
77%
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Admissions

Application Fee:
$ 50
Selectivity:
Selective
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Students

General
Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 97%
Part-Time 3%
Men vs. Women
Women 56%
Men 44%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 53%
African-American 20%
Hispanic 17%
Other 5%
Asian 5%
Geography
In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 97%
Out-of-State 3%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
New Jersey 97%
District of Columbia 0%
California 0%
Pennsylvania 0%
New York 0%
Percent of Students International: 2%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 13%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: Yes

Athletics

Member of: NAA, NCAA
Sports Include: Football (New Jersey Athletic Conference)
Basketball (New Jersey Athletic Conference)
Baseball (New Jersey Athletic Conference)
Track (New Jersey Athletic Conference)
Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) In-State Out-of-State  
Published Tuition and Fees:
$ 7,506 $ 10,139  
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 4,897 $ 7,530  
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 2,609 $ 2,609  
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
$ 3,135 32%  
State and Local Grants:
$ 3,004 35%  
Institutional Grants:
$ 993 22%  
Student Loans:
$ 3,666 52%  
Any Aid:
  77%  

Selectivity (Undergraduate Only)

Acceptance Rate: 71% (Selective)
Test Scores  
SAT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting SAT Scores: 87%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Verbal: 430, Math: 430
Top 75th Percentile: Verbal: 510, Math: 530

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Application Fee: $ 50.00
Formal Demonstration of Competencies: Not Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent: Recommended
High School GPA: Required
High School Rank: Recommended
High School Record: Required
Recommendations: Recommended
TOEFL: Not Required
Test Scores: Required

Degree Programs at Kean University

Bachelor's Level Majors

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