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Kean University was formerly known as the Kean College of New Jersey and was established in 1855. This large liberal arts state university occupies 150 acres of land. The university is recognized for its physical therapy and education programs. It has 7 colleges under it:
Kean University has six residence halls:
The university's official colors are white, baby blue and navy blue, and the mascot is the Cougar. Men's and women's sports include basketball, cross country, lacrosse, soccer and outdoor track & field. Petter Villegas, soccer player; Devon Storm, professional wrestler; and Bruce Williams, an American businessman, are among the famous alumni of the university.
Union, NJ is home to Kean. Union is a small city. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Kean go up to the Doctoral degree.
Students commonly pursue studies in education and teaching and family and social work.
Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 400. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 410 and 520.
Kean has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
Kean has 13,394 enrolled students (as of 2007-2008).
The school values student athletics, and belongs to the New Jersey Athletic Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
Kean University
1000 Morris Ave
Union, NJ 07083-0411
General Phone: (908) 737-5326
http://www.kean.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education and Teaching | 717 | elementary school teaching, kindergarten/preschool teaching, educational administration, special ed, physical education teaching, school counseling, special education, education of speech impaired, ... |
| Business and Management | 477 | business management, accounting, marketing, finance, business administration, MIS |
| Liberal Arts | 330 | history, English, Spanish language, sociology, political science, economics, liberal arts and sciences, holocaust studies |
| Therapy and Counseling | 267 | psychology, cognitive psychology, educational psychology, school psychology, marriage and family therapy, psychology courses |
| Family and Social Work | 139 | social work, public administration |
| Science | 101 | biology, geology, chemistry, biotechnology |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 96 | nursing science, nursing administration |
| Media | 91 | communication studies, printing management, public relations |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 81 | criminal justice and administration |
| Design | 67 | design and visual communication, interior design, industrial design |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 44 | occupational therapy, parks and recreation management, athletic trainer, exercise science |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 33 | film studies |
| Mathematics | 28 | mathematics, mathematics and statistics |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 27 | computer and info science, computer networking |
| Art Studies | 25 | art studies |
| Medical Administration | 22 | medical records admin |
| Fine Arts | 15 | fine arts, art history and criticism |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 11 | drama, acting, theatre design |
| Science and Laboratory Technician | 10 | science tech |
| Music | 5 | music |
| Engineering Technician | 5 | electronics tech, manufacturing tech |
| Medical Support and Technology | 4 | clinical lab tech |
| Religion and Philosophy | 1 | philosophy and religious studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Kean in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,908 | 50 |
| Master's degree | 671 | 28 |
| Post-master's certificate | 17 | 2 |
In 2007-2008, Kean had a total enrollment of 13,394 students (11,382 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 44% |
| Women | 56% |
| Full-Time | 98% |
| Part-Time | 2% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 75% |
| Graduate | 25% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 52% |
| Black | 19% |
| Hispanic | 17% |
| Asian | 5% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 5% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 17% |
| 20-21 | 18% |
| 22-24 | 22% |
| 25-29 | 16% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New Jersey | 95% |
| New York | 2% |
| (International Students) | 2% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 77 % |
| Part-Time | 57 % |
Kean offers campus housing for 1,388 of its 11,382 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Union, New Jersey for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other New Jersey Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 5,455 | 3,633 | 67% | 1,479 | 41% |
| Men | 2,412 | 1,564 | 65% | 654 | 42% |
| Women | 3,043 | 2,069 | 68% | 825 | 40% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 400 | 500 |
| SAT Math | 410 | 520 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 94% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | not required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 9,178 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 13,661 |
| Room and board | $ 9,677 |
| Room charge | $ 6,896 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,781 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,600 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,766 |
Financial Aid:
Kean participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 262200)
Kean has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 143 | 117 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 47 | 42 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 8 | 7 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 84 | $110,652 | 51 | $110,353 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 43 | $88,660 | 42 | $87,441 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 66 | $69,741 | 70 | $68,889 |
| Instructor | academic year | 5 | $59,980 | 3 | $49,840 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 198 | $90,959 | 166 | $85,978 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | New Jersey Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | New Jersey Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | New Jersey Athletic Conference |
| Track | New Jersey Athletic Conference |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Finance, General
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Sciences, General
DESIGN
Design and Visual Communications, General
Industrial Design
Interior Design
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Acting
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Education/Teaching Individuals - Speech or Language Impairments
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Educational/Instructional Media Design
Elementary Education and Teaching
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Reading Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Special Education and Teaching, Other
Speech Teacher Education
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Administration
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Holocaust and Related Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics and Statistics, Other
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Printing Management
Public Relations/Image Management
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD)
Nursing Science (MS, PhD)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Film/Cinema Studies
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biotechnology
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Science Technologies/Technicians, Other
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Cognitive Psychology and Psycholinguistics
Educational Psychology
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
Psychology, General
Psychology, Other
School Psychology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Kean Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 4% |  |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 5% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in design (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 9% | |
| % students 40 years or older (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) NCAA athletic conference member
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