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82.6%Acceptance
$13,426Tuition
10,842Students
43%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$57,237Earnings
Public4-yearSAT/ACT Test OptionalResearch UniversityNCAA Division IIIStudy AbroadData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$13,426
Out-of-State Tuition
$21,076
Average Net Price
$12,168
Students Receiving Financial Aid
46.3%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$16,592
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$16,108
Books & Supplies
$1,200
Total Cost of Attendance
$31,218
Median Debt at Graduation
$23,250
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$246/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
52.1%
Students Taking Federal Loans
45.6%
Pell Grant Recipients
46.3%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $6,593
$30,001 – $48,000 $7,496
$48,001 – $75,000 $12,503
$75,001 – $110,000 $20,592
$110,001+ $21,514

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Cost Overview

Most Kean families pay far less than the $31,218 sticker price. Students from families earning under $30,000 pay just $6,593 annually after aid. The net price climbs steadily with income, reaching $21,514 for families making over $110,000. Over four years, costs range from about $26,400 to $86,000 depending on family finances.

Graduates leave with a median debt of $23,250, translating to monthly payments of $246. That payment represents roughly 5% of the typical graduate's $57,237 salary ten years out, making the debt load manageable. Nearly half of students receive Pell Grants, reflecting Kean's mission to serve working-class New Jersey families. Only 12% get institutional grants, but those who do receive an average of $13,392.

Low-income students get the best financial deal here, paying less than many community colleges while earning a four-year degree.

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