More selective than 47% of New Jersey colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
1% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 0% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Kean University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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Kean University SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Kean University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 460 | 565 |
| SAT math | 470 | 585 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 930 | 1150 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Kean University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 76% | 460–565 | 470–585 | — | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 77% | 515–598 | 505–600 | — | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Kean University compared with other New Jersey colleges?
Kean University has the 19th-lowest acceptance rate of 35 New Jersey colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | Saint Elizabeth University | 71% | 51% | $23,125 |
| 16 | Caldwell University | 71% | 57% | $24,691 |
| 17 | Rutgers University-Newark | 71% | 64% | $19,703 |
| 18 | Seton Hall University | 73% | 69% | $31,446 |
| 19 | Kean University | 76% | 47% | $12,447 |
| 20 | Rowan University | 78% | 67% | $22,408 |
| 21 | Rider University | 79% | 61% | $24,792 |
| 22 | Georgian Court University | 79% | 54% | $19,285 |
| 23 | Centenary University | 83% | 56% | $20,503 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All New Jersey colleges →
Who enrolls at Kean University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Kean University admissions questions
What is the Kean University acceptance rate?
Kean University accepts 76% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 9,335 of 12,142 applicants were admitted.
Does Kean University require the SAT or ACT?
Kean University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 1% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 0% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Kean University?
The middle 50% of Kean University enrolled first-year students scored 930–1150 on the SAT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Kean University?
21% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (1,968 of 9,335).
Is Kean University getting harder to get into?
Kean University accepted 76% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 77% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Kean University overview