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Kean University
Kean University is a public comprehensive university headquartered in Union, New Jersey, with additional locations in Elizabeth and other regional sites. It traces its origins to the Newark Normal School, founded in 1855 to train teachers, and later became Newark State College before moving to Union in 1958 and being renamed Kean College in 1973. In 1997 it was granted university status and became Kean University. Today it offers a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs across liberal arts, business, education, health, and the sciences, and is known for its diverse student body and strong ties to the New York metropolitan area.
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- Living Costs (estimated): $1,850
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Campus Vibe
Suburban, Union, New Jersey; approximately 180 acres
SportyAcademicResidentialInternationally DiverseMid-Size Community
3/10
Diversity
9/10
Academic Rigor
7/10
City safety (heuristic)
7/10
Social scene
Weather: Varies widely by state
Living costs: Research local rent and transport for your intake year
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Career Outcomes
100% placement rate
Popular fields
mathematicsarts-designgenerallife-sciences
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Student Life
14,000 students (1,000 international)
Campus: Suburban, Union, New Jersey; approximately 180 acres
Location: Union, United States
Climate: Varies widely by state
Research local rent and transport for your intake year
Nancy Thompson Library Learning CommonsHarwood ArenaAlumni StadiumResearch LabsStudent HousingDining Halls
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Application Insider
Acceptance rate: 82%
IELTS: Overall 6.5
When to apply: Dec–Mar for Fall; rolling varies by school
Common mistakes to avoid
- Missing document certified translations where required
- Applying in the final round without buffer for visa timelines
- Ignoring conditional offers — respond before the deadline in the portal
- Submitting generic SOPs — tailor your story to 2–3 program-specific points
💡IELTS requirement: Overall 6.5
💡Acceptance rate: 82%
💡Latest cutoff: GPA avg=3.9, p25=3.9, p75=3.9 (n=1)
💡Typical apply window for United States: Dec–Mar for Fall; rolling varies by school