Kean University
Kean University is one of the thirteen public 4-year colleges in New Jersey. The campus is located in a suburb, in Union.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 14,226 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 1,784 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 1,356 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 76%). Every year 49% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Kean University's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $7,909, and fees were $4,198. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $14,811 and $4,198 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleLarge Suburb |
| Number of Students14,226 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio17:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level4-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate76% |
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Nursing schools located within 15 miles radius of Kean University
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Rutgers University-Newark
5 miles away |
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Merit Technical Institute
6 miles away |
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Center for Advanced Training and Studies
6 miles away |
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College of Staten Island CUNY
7 miles away |
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New Jersey City University
8 miles away |
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CUNY New York City College of Technology
13 miles away |
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AVTECH Institute of Technology
13 miles away |
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CUNY Graduate School and University Center
14 miles away |
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CUNY Medgar Evers College
14 miles away |
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SUNY Downstate Medical Center
15 miles away |
Frequently compared schools
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California State University-San Bernardino
offers 2 nursing programs |
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University of Alabama at Birmingham
offers 9 nursing programs |
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Florida Atlantic University
offers 9 nursing programs |
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Wayne State University
offers 9 nursing programs |
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CUNY Hunter College
offers 7 nursing programs |
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New Jersey City University
offers 1 nursing programs |
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William Paterson University of New Jersey
offers 6 nursing programs |
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University of Memphis
offers 6 nursing programs |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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Middle States Commission on Higher Education 01/01/1960 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (MNUR) - Master's program ACEN 03/01/1998 - Current |
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Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program ACEN 04/01/1984 - Current |
Admission
82%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
| SAT | 880 to 1070 |
| ACT | 16 to 22 |
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Required |
| Secondary school rank Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Recommended |
| Recommendations Recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
| Undergrads | $75 |
| Graduates | $75 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $308/credit | |
| In State Students | $308/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $523/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $653/credit | |
| In State Students | $653/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $801/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $13,860 | $13,860 | $23,535 |
| ADN | 70 | $21,560 | $21,560 | $36,610 |
| BSN | 125 | $38,500 | $38,500 | $65,375 |
| FNP | 50 | $32,650 | $32,650 | $40,050 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 89% of Kean University's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 51% | $4,781 |
| Other Federal Grant | 12% | $718 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 37% | $5,242 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 16% | $3,371 |
| Federal Student Loans | 68% | $5,283 |
| Private Loans | 24% | $13,984 |
$16,839
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$14,609 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$16,179 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$20,961 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$24,464 |
| Over $110,000$24,503 |
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Student Population
11,984
Undergrads
2,242
Graduates
8,909
Women
5,317
Men
74%
Full-time
26%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
|
White |
35% |
|
Hispanic |
27% |
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Black/African American |
19% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
8% |
|
Asian |
5% |
|
Non-resident alien |
3% |
|
Two or more races |
2% |
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Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and New Jersey state board of nursing.
