Kean University
Union, New Jersey · Public
Kean University admitted 77% of 12,142 applicants (IPEDS, fall 2023). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1020–1198 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 43% of students graduate within six years.
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Application deadlines
Kean University’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Early action
- January 1, 2027
- Regular decision
- Rolling admission
The application fee is $75, and Kean University accepts the Common App fee waiver.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Kean University’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $34,430 in-state and $42,080 out-of-state a year. After grants, students paid $11,593 on average (in-state).
Average price after grants, by family income, for in-state students:
Quick answers
What is Kean University’s acceptance rate?
Kean University admitted 77% of applicants: 9,335 of 12,142 (IPEDS, fall 2023).
When is Kean University’s early action deadline?
For 2026–27, early action is due January 1, 2027 and regular admission is rolling. Common App deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone.
What SAT score do you need for Kean University?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 1020 to 1198, with a median around 1150. A score at or above 1150 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
How much is Kean University’s application fee?
The application fee is $75 for 2026–27, and Kean University accepts the Common App fee waiver.
Does Kean University have supplemental essays?
No. Kean University doesn’t ask for a supplemental essay or the Common App personal essay for 2026–27.
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