- Acceptance rate: 76% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 460–565 reading and writing, 470–585 math
- Average net price: $11,593 a year (2022–23)
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Kean University reported an acceptance rate of 76% for fall 2024.
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A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Kean University reviews each application.
Kean University GPA requirements
Kean University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Kean University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Kean University acceptance rate
Kean University admitted 10,578 of 13,936 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 76%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Kean University is a public 4-year university in Union, New Jersey, with 11,758 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Kean University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 460 | 530 | 565 |
| SAT Math | 470 | 510 | 585 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1040 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Kean University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Required |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Considered if submitted |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
AP credit
Kean University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $11,593 a year at Kean University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Can a 3.0 GPA get you into Kean University?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Kean University admitted 76% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
Is Kean University test optional?
Yes. Kean University considers SAT or ACT scores if you send them, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 1% sent SAT scores.
What SAT scores do Kean University students have?
The middle 50% of Kean University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 460–565 in reading and writing and 470–585 in math, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
How hard is it to get into Kean University?
Not very selective: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Kean University admitted 76% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What percent of applicants does Kean University accept?
Kean University's acceptance rate was 76% for fall 2024: it admitted 10,578 of 13,936 first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education.
How important is GPA for getting into Kean University?
A lot: Kean University requires high school GPA, high school record, college preparatory program and essay or personal statement. It considers high school class rank, recommendations, test scores, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status if you send them. It doesn't consider other tests. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What GPA does Kean University look for?
Kean University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
Does Kean University consider legacy status?
Yes. Kean University considers whether a parent or other relative attended, though it isn't required, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What do students pay at Kean University after grants?
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $11,593 a year at Kean University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Can you get college credit for AP scores at Kean University?
Yes. Kean University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Before you apply, check Kean University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Kean UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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