Union, NJ
Admission is not highly competitive: about 77 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has risen 8 percentage points since 2019, from 69% to 77% — it has become less selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 9,540 | 6,541 | 1,770 | 69% |
| 2020 | 10,138 | 7,913 | 1,702 | 78% |
| 2021 | 9,048 | 7,162 | 1,502 | 79% |
| 2022 | 10,485 | 8,661 | 1,968 | 83% |
| 2023 | 12,142 | 9,335 | 1,968 | 77% |
Fall 2023 applicants
5,856 of 7,387 women and 3,479 of 4,755 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Required |
| Legacy status | Considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Kean University has an acceptance rate of 77% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 9,335 of 12,142 applicants.
Less Selective. Admission is not highly competitive: about 77 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
12,142 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 1,968 enrolled.
No. Kean University is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has risen 8 percentage points since 2019, from 69% to 77% — it has become less selective.