Cost of Kean
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $28,743 |
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| Tuition and fees, in-state | $15,300 |
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| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $24,017 |
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| Housing and food (on campus) | $19,560 |
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| Books and supplies | $1,240 |
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| Average net price after aid | $14,465 |
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Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
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| $0–30,000 | $8,338 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $8,963 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $12,356 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $21,468 |
| $110,001+ | $24,386 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with Kean's net price calculator ↗.
Majors and programs at Kean
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Bachelor's degree programs (49)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
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| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 51 | $111,674 | $13,596 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | 13 | $83,165 | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 145 | $66,794 | $24,250 |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 114 | $59,754 | $24,072 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 266 | $58,635 | $21,043 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 104 | $55,101 | $21,906 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 218 | $53,848 | $21,579 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | 107 | $53,095 | $23,500 |
| International Business | 46 | $51,616 | $20,875 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 522 | $51,098 | $19,407 |
| Mathematics | 58 | $49,380 | $16,460 |
| History | 104 | $48,768 | $22,477 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 34 | $48,260 | $26,431 |
| Architecture | 80 | $47,665 | $21,650 |
| Design and Applied Arts | 173 | $47,591 | $23,950 |
| Marketing | 175 | $46,747 | $18,375 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management | 28 | $45,091 | $24,000 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 26 | $45,046 | — |
| English Language and Literature | 126 | $44,301 | $21,418 |
| Biology | 376 | $42,838 | $19,534 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 342 | $42,745 | $20,049 |
| Sociology | 88 | $42,308 | $21,008 |
| Public Administration | 34 | $42,062 | $25,253 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 28 | $41,529 | $25,125 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 108 | $41,232 | $19,500 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | 34 | $41,131 | $24,500 |
| Communication and Media Studies | 230 | $38,757 | $21,836 |
| Psychology | 754 | $38,135 | $20,119 |
| Public Health | 66 | $36,817 | $18,000 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 27 | $33,828 | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 66 | $33,514 | $19,500 |
| Special Education and Teaching | 8 | $28,972 | — |
| Area Studies | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | 22 | — | — |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | 72 | — | $19,125 |
| Economics | 8 | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 13 | — | — |
| International/Globalization Studies | 18 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 21 | — | — |
| Music | 12 | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 6 | — | — |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | — | — | — |
| Political Science and Government | 34 | — | $19,000 |
| Psychology, Other | 22 | — | — |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 4 | — | — |
| Science Technologies/Technicians, Other | 84 | — | $19,500 |
| Social Work | — | — | — |
| Sustainability Studies | 2 | — | — |
Master's degree programs (31)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
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| Educational Administration and Supervision | 52 | $80,738 | $38,273 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 36 | $77,276 | $30,750 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 42 | $75,510 | $42,500 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 41 | $70,916 | — |
| Science Technologies/Technicians, Other | 32 | $68,759 | — |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | 53 | $68,370 | $48,960 |
| Special Education and Teaching | 90 | $67,260 | $41,000 |
| Public Administration | 51 | $66,526 | $37,399 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | 126 | $63,092 | $64,953 |
| Social Work | 101 | $59,383 | $58,773 |
| Psychology | 77 | $53,420 | $35,344 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 33 | $50,914 | $41,000 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 100 | $47,840 | $40,875 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 10 | $41,087 | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 21 | — | — |
| Architectural Sciences and Technology | 33 | — | $41,000 |
| Biotechnology | 24 | — | — |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | 70 | — | $58,221 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 20 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 14 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 10 | — | — |
| Holocaust and Related Studies | 4 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | — | — | — |
| Mathematics and Statistics, Other | — | — | — |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences | 9 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government | — | — | — |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 22 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 9 | — | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | 10 | — | — |
| Sociology | 1 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 2 | — | — |
Doctoral degree programs (6)
Professional degree programs (1)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
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| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | 72 | — | — |
Graduate certificate programs (9)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
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| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 25 | — | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 54 | — | — |
| Holocaust and Related Studies | — | — | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 1 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 73 | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching | 57 | — | — |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | 21 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 26 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | — | — | — |
Similar colleges in New Jersey
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
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| New Jersey Institute of Technology | Newark | $18,783 | 65% | $90,769 |
| Rowan University | Glassboro | $23,938 | 78% | $65,776 |
| Stockton University | Galloway | $24,030 | 89% | $63,648 |
| Montclair State University | Montclair | $15,193 | 88% | $63,846 |
| The College of New Jersey | Ewing | $26,752 | 62% | $79,651 |
| Thomas Edison State University | Trenton | — | — | $75,164 |
| William Paterson University of New Jersey | Wayne | $18,533 | 90% | $61,869 |
| Ramapo College of New Jersey | Mahwah | $16,382 | 71% | $71,282 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Kean's acceptance rate?
Kean University admits 76% of applicants. Admitted students average 1,040 on the SAT.
How much does Kean cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $28,743 a year (tuition and fees: $15,300 in-state, $24,017 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $14,465 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $8,338.
How much do Kean graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $62,318 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 26th of 40 similar colleges in New Jersey. The best-paid bachelor's program is registered nursing, nursing administration, nursing research and clinical nursing ($111,674 a year after graduation).
What is Kean's graduation rate?
48% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 76% of first-year students return for a second year.