Kean University
Union, NJ / NCAA III
kean.edu
  • Division:
    NCAA III
  • Nickname:
    Cougars
  • Colors:
    Blue and White
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NCAA III
Division
Public, Suburban
College type
Somewhat selective
Academic Selectivity
Most competitive
Athletic Selectivity
11,610
Enrollment (Undergrads)
$12,972
Tutition In-State
$20,364
Tuition Out-of-State
None
Religious Affiliation
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Recruiting Questionnaire
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Camp Brochure
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Recruiting

Softball Coaching Staff

  • Margie Acker
    Head Coach
  • Chrissy Yard
    Assistant Coach

General Admissions Information
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Office Toll Free Number:
Not Listed
Admissions Phone:
(908) 737-5326
Admissions Email:
admitme@kean.edu
Acceptance Rate:
78%
Total Applicants:
10,138
Open Admissions:
No
Religious Requirements:
No
Full-Time Enrollment (Undergrads):
11,610
Part-Time Undergrads:
2,343
Full-Time Grad Students:
1,017
Part-Time Grad Students:
1,225
Full-Time Retention Rate:
76%

Application

Application data may not be perfectly current. Please confirm deadlines by checking the school's website.
Application Website:
http://apply.kean.edu
Application Fee:
$75
Application Deadline:
April 30
Early Action Deadline:
January 1
Early Decision Deadline:
Not Listed

Student Primary Residence

In-State:
94%
Out-of-State:
4%
International:
2%
Unknown:
0%
Common States of Residence:
New Jersey,New York,Foreign countries,Pennsylvania,Massachusetts

Standardized Tests

SAT/ACT Requirement:
Required
Students Submitting SAT:
85%
SAT 25th Percentile:
920
SAT 75th Percentile:
1100
Students Submitting ACT:
7%
ACT 25th Percentile:
16
ACT 75th Percentile:
22

Financial Aid / Cost

Financial Aid Website:
https://www.kean.edu/offices/financial-aid
Financial Aid Toll Free Number:
Not Listed
Financial Aid Phone:
Not Listed
Financial Aid Email:
Not Listed
Receiving Any Financial Aid:
94%
Net Price*:
$17,401
Tuition Instate:
$12,972
Tuition Out of State:
$20,364
Average Housing Costs:
$10,227
Average Meal Plan Cost:
$3,286
Books & Supplies:
$1,384

Scholarships

Federal Grant Aid Amount:
$5,314
Federal Grant Percent:
51%
Institution Grant Aid Amount:
$3,371
Institution Grant Aid Percent:
16%
* - Net price is the average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.

Academic Information
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Selectivity:
Somewhat Selective
Graduation Rate:
50%
Student Faculty Ratio:
19
Female Professors:
57%
Male Professors:
43%
Study Abroad:
Yes
Teacher Certification:
Yes

Majors Offered

Accounting
Architecture
Area Studies
Athletic Training, EMT Paramedic and Treatment Professions
Biology
Business, Management, and Marketing
Chemistry
Clinical Sciences
Communications
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Criminal Justice, Forensics and Corrections
Drama and Stagecraft
Economics
Electrical Engineering Technologies
English
Finance
Fine and Studio Arts
Geology
Global Studies
Graphic Design, Illustration and Game/Media Design
Health and Medical Administrative Services
History
Information Science
International Business
Leisure, Health, Sport and Fitness Studies
Marketing
Mathematics
Music
Nursing
Philosophy
Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Professions
Political Science and Government
Psychology
Public Administration
Public Health
Romance Linguistics
Science Technologies
Sociology
Special Education
Sustainability Studies
Teacher Development Methods
Teacher Development Specific Subjects
Visual and Performing Arts

Environment
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Sports Offered

Baseball
Esports
Field Hockey
Football
Men's Basketball
Men's Golf
Men's Lacrosse
Men's Soccer
Men's Volleyball
Softball
Women's Basketball
Women's Golf
Women's Lacrosse
Women's Soccer
Women's Swimming
Women's Tennis
Women's Volleyball

Demographics

Male:
39.47%
Female:
60.53%
Out Of State Freshmen:
3%
Female Varsity Athletes:
2.4%
Male Varsity Athletes:
6.1%
African American:
15.47%
Asian:
29.04%
Hispanic:
26.80%
International (Non-Citizen):
0.00%
Multiracial:
1.71%
Native American:
0.09%
Pacific Islander:
0.13%
Unknown:
5.34%
White:
21.44%

Location

Campus Size:
186 (acres)
City:
Union, NJ
Population:
60000
Major City Closest To School:
Newark
Distance Of Major City:
8 (miles)
Closest International Airport:
Newark
Distance To International Airport:
8 (miles)
Closest Other Airport:
Jamaica/Flushing New York
Distance To Other Airport:
30 (miles)

Location Description

186-acre, suburban campus in Union and Hillside, 12 miles from New York City; Major airport Newark (eight miles); train service directly across from campus serves Newark/New York. Bus service Newark (eight miles), School operates transportation between campuses. Public transportation Buses serves campus.

Housing

On Campus Housing Available:
Yes
On Campus Housing Capacity:
1,995
Freshmen Required to Live On Campus:
No
Freshmen Live On Campus:
0%
Housing Types:
Coed dorms, Single-student apartments, Special housing for disabled students
Meal Plan Available:
Yes
Fraternities & Sororities:
Y
Number Of Fraternities:
16
Number Of Sororities:
17
Join Fraternities:
0%
Join Sororities:
0%

Athletics

Men's Varsity Sports:
Basketball, Volleyball, Soccer, Baseball, Lacrosse, Football
Women's Varsity Sports:
Tennis, Volleyball, Basketball, Softball, Lacrosse, Field Hockey, Soccer, Swimming

ROTC

Air Force ROTC:
Yes
Navy ROTC:
Yes
Army ROTC:
Yes

NCSA Athletes At This School

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