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Kean University (Kean)

  • 1000 Morris Ave
  • Union, NJ 07083
  • OPEID College Code: 00262200
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  • General Phone: (908) 737-5326
  • President: Dawood Farahi
  • Website: www.kean.edu
  • Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Highest Degree: Master's Degree
  • Local Area: Small City
  • Student Enrollment: 13,394
  • College Alias: Kean
  • College Mascot: Cougars
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Basic Information
    Student Services
  • Remedial Services Offered
  • Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
  • Employment Services Offered
  • Placement Services For Graduates Offered
  • On-Campus Day Care Available
    Special Learning Opportunities
  • Distance Learning Opportunities
  • Study Abroad Opportunities
  • Weekend / Evening Classes Available
  • Teaching K-12 Certification Offered
    • Can Complete Preparation With Specialization
  • ROTC
    • Army Air Force
    College Carnegie Classifications
  • Basic Classification
    • Masters Colleges and Universities (Larger Programs)
  • Undergraduate Classification
    • Professions Plus Arts & Sciences, Some Graduate Coexistence
  • Graduate Classification
    • Postbaccalaureate Comprehensive
  • Undergraduate Profile Classification
    • Medium Full-Time Four-Year, Inclusive
  • Enrollment Classification
    • High Undergraduate
  • Size Classification
    • Medium Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential
 
 
    Admission Fees Fall 2007
  • Undergraduate Application Fee: $50.00
  • Graduate Application Fee: $60.00
 
    College Credits Accepted
  • Life Experience Credit
  • AP Credit
    Applicant Considerations
  • High School or Secondary School GPA
    • Required
  • High School or Secondary School Rank
    • Recommended
  • High School or Secondary School Record
    • Required
  • College Preparatory Program Completion
    • Required
  • Recommendation Consideration
    • Recommended
  • Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...)
    • Required
 
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants2,4123,0435,455
Number Granted Admission (%)1,564 (65%)2,069 (68%)3,633 (67%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)653 (42%)825 (40%)1,478 (41%)
 
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
 NumberPercent (%)
SAT ® Exam1,39394%
ACT ® Exam--
 
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
 25th Percentile75th Percentile
SAT ® Critical Reading400500
SAT ® Math410520
SAT ® Writing--
 
ACT ® Composite--
ACT ® English--
ACT ® Math--
    Financial Aid Links and Information
  • Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 75%
 
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
 LoanFederal GrantState/Local GrantInstitutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving59%33%33%14%
Avg Amount Receiving$4,932$3,173$4,068$2,049
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200620052004
Default Rate (%)3.8%3.1%4.2%
Number in Default826884
Number in Repayment2,1202,1321,961
Undergraduate Student Expenses
2007-082006-072005-06
Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
In-State Tuition and Fees$8,505$8,036$7,506
Out of State Tuition and Fees$12,645$10,863$10,139
Books and Supplies$1,119$1,119$1,075
 
Housing Expenses
On Campus
Room and Board$9,190$8,880$8,374
Other Expenses$155$155$155
Off Campus
Room and Board$11,456$11,039$10,604
Other Expenses$3,374$3,287$3,221
Off Campus with Family
Other Expenses$3,374$3,287$3,221
 
Total Expenses
On Campus
In-State$18,969$18,190$17,110
Out of State$23,109$21,017$19,743
Off Campus
In-State$24,454$23,481$22,406
Out of State$28,594$26,308$25,039
Off Campus with Family
In-State$12,998$12,442$11,802
Out of State$17,138$15,269$14,435
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
 BachelorMaster
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology, Biological Sciences69-
Biotechnology-8
 
Business and Marketing Studies
Accounting10348
Business Administration and Management187-
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other-3
Finance42-
Management Science-10
Marketing and Marketing Management73-
 
Communication Technology
Printing Management1411
 
Communications and Journalism
Communication Studies67-
Public Relations-9
 
Computer and Information Sciences
Computer and Information Sciences29-
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications12-
 
Education
Art Teacher Education-19
Counseling and Guidance Services-41
Education, Teaching Individuals with Speech or Language Impairments-37
Educational Leadership and Administration-96
Educational and Instructional Media Design-12
Elementary Education13961
Kindergarten, Preschool Education9919
Mathematics Teacher Education-3
Music Teacher Education3-
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching57-
Reading Teacher Education-24
Special Education and Teaching5461
Special Education and Teaching, Other34-
Technology Teacher Education Teacher Education1-
 
Engineering Technology
Electrical and Communications Engineering Technology7-
Manufacturing Technology3-
 
English Language and Literature
English Language and Literature56-
 
Foreign Languages and Literature
Spanish Language and Literature41-
 
Health and Clinical Professions
Athletic Training3-
Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology6-
Nursing Administration-5
Nursing Science3313
Occupational Therapy112
Medical Records Administration15-
 
History
History83-
 
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Liberal Studies-5
 
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics33-
Mathematics and Statistics, Other-6
 
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other4-
 
Physical Sciences
Chemistry12-
Geology, Earth Science18-
 
Psychology
Cognitive Psychology and Psycholinguistics-15
Educational Psychology-5
Psychology200-
Psychology, Other10-
 
Public Administration and Social Services
Public Administration3953
Social Work3946
 
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Kinesiology and Exercise Science-2
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management23-
 
Security and Protective Services
Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement Administration75-
 
Social Sciences
Economics21-
Political Science and Government313
Sociology45-
 
Visual and Performing Arts
Art History, Criticism and Conservation6-
Art and Art Studies29-
Design and Visual Communications28-
Drama and Theatre Arts4-
Film Studies8-
Fine Studio Arts6-
Industrial Design9-
Interior Design37-
Music4-
 
 
Additional Information
    Overall Student Enrollment
  • Total Student Enrollment: 13,394
    • Undergraduate: 10,441 Graduate: 2,953
    Student Gender
  • Total Student Gender
    • Male: 4,515 Female: 8,879
  • Undergraduate Gender
    • Male: 3,869 Female: 6,572
  • Graduate Gender
    • Male: 646 Female: 2,307
    Student Attendance
  • Total Student Attendance
    • Full-Time: 8,590 Part-Time: 4,804
  • Undergraduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 7,976 Part-Time: 2,465
  • Graduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 614 Part-Time: 2,339
Student Race Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien2762%
American Indian260.2%
Black2,50019%
Asian7105%
Hispanic2,35318%
White6,92052%
Unknown6095%
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 18270.2%
Ages 18-192,27917%
Ages 20-212,47618%
Ages 22-242,97122%
Ages 25-292,13516%
Ages 30-349947%
Ages 35-397065%
Ages 40-491,1609%
Ages 50-656325%
Age Over 65140.1%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees2,0811,138943
Faculty Status1,304389915
Tenured Faculty283283-
Graduate Assistants120-120
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service1,289374915
Primarily Instruction1,289374915
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial1651605
Other Professionals20319211
Technical and/or Paraprofessional42441212
Clerical And Secretarial1591518
Skilled Crafts4444-
Service and/or Maintenance147147-
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$85,485 (374)$88,519 (199)$82,036 (175)
Professor$106,920 (138)$107,254 (86)$106,366 (52)
Associate Professor$85,327 (89)$85,648 (49)$84,935 (40)
Assistant Professor$65,986 (143)$65,540 (64)$66,348 (79)
Instructor$46,590 (4)- (-)$46,590 (4)
 
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$85,485 (374)$88,519 (199)$82,036 (175)
Professor$106,920 (138)$107,254 (86)$106,366 (52)
Associate Professor$85,327 (89)$85,648 (49)$84,935 (40)
Assistant Professor$65,986 (143)$65,540 (64)$66,348 (79)
Instructor$46,590 (4)- (-)$46,590 (4)
Overall Athletic Team Information
  • Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
 
Participants
All Athletes382244138
Unduplicated Athletes382244138
Baseball3232-
Basketball261313
Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined)573720
Field Hocky22-22
Football8686-
Lacrosse564115
Soccer583523
Softball19-19
Tennis13-13
Volleyball13-13
 
Coaches Salaries
Head Coaches-$51,739$44,358
Assistant Coaches-$5,356$4,998
 
Coaches
All Coaches532825
Baseball77-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches66-
Basketball835
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches624
Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined)844
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches633
Field Hocky2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
Football88-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches77-
Lacrosse633
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches422
Soccer633
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches422
Softball3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
Tennis3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
Volleyball2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
    Retention Rates
  • Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 77%
  • Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 57%
Graduation Rates
 (%) of Entering Class
Overall
All Students42%
 
By Gender
Male34%
Female49%
 
By Race
Non-Resident Alien58%
Black33%
Asian33%
Hispanic36%
White48%
Unknown53%
 
By Years Prior to Graduation
4 Years or Less17%
5 Years36%
6 Years42%
Crime Statistics
 2006-072005-06
Arrests
On Campus
Weapons Related29
Drug Related713
Liquor Related5764
Residence Hall
Weapons Related-6
Drug Related78
Liquor Related5759
 
Criminal Offenses
On Campus
Forcible Rape25
Robbery-2
Aggravated Assault44
Burglary179
Vehicle Theft23
Residence Hall
Forcible Rape24
Aggravated Assault-2
Burglary87
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