History
Founded in 1855, Kean University was the first public post-secondary institution in New Jersey. With a rich history of excellence and innovation in higher education, Kean is a world-class, vibrant and diverse university offering more than 50 undergraduate majors and more than 60 options for graduate study, including six doctoral programs in a variety of disciplines.
Education
Kean is dedicated to academic excellence for everyone. Our students benefit from world-class instruction, meaningful research and career opportunities from the humanities to business, the sciences and beyond. Each of our academic programs is designed to prepare you to launch a meaningful career.
Choose from more than 50 bachelor's degree programs across all of our campuses — Union, Toms River, Manahawkin, Jefferson and Wenzhou, China.
Career
At Kean, we believe in helping all students find an internship or job to launch their careers. Our mission is to assist students and alumni in identifying their career goals and securing employment that fulfills them. We help every step of the way. Find out more.
Kean University Key Statistics & Highlights
- 38 Masters
- 288 Scholarships
- 1,432 Academic Staff
- 14,064 Students
- Public Institution Type
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Kean University Student Reviews & Awards
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architecture school taught me new skills
Great learning, more experience in architecture field
Small Classes, Close Professors
Very small class sizes and very easy to make connections with professors and get good letters of recommendation. Campus is small and quiet, not too much goes on. There are clubs but you have to be on the look out for them.
Affordable school
Affordable, with a nearby train station and plenty of food options. The university had everything I was looking for. It offers sports teams, a yoga teacher training certification, and an occupational therapy track with both undergraduate and master's programs. This made it easy for me to continue my studies at a school I'm already familiar with and that's conveniently close to home.
Housing services
- The new freshman residence hall has traditional-style suites designed with two double bedrooms that are connected by a common area and share a private bathroom with a shower.
- Each bedroom comes furnished with beds, wardrobes, desks, desk chairs and a small refrigerator.
- The community features a large lounge on the first floor, a game room, multipurpose rooms and a laundromat-style laundry room with coinless washers and dryers.
- Each residential floor has 15 suites, two resident assistants and a floor lounge.
- The suites are equipped with an individually controlled air conditioning and heating system. The amenities in each suite include cable, telephone and internet.
Library services
The Nancy Thompson Library of Kean University is a comprehensive information and learning center that offers specialized collections and services designed to meet the academic information needs of the Kean University community. Located in the heart of the Kean campus, the Nancy Thompson Library houses the Library’s print, media, and online collections, with holdings of more than 275,000 volumes.
Medical services
Kean University Health Services is dedicated to ensuring the health of all students of Kean University whether on the Union campus or the Kean Ocean campus. If you cannot make it into our Union campus office, feel free to call or email us with any questions or concerns.
Campus life
Leadership opportunities, Greek life, service, arts and so much more await you as a resident student. Live on campus and develop independence, a diverse group of friends and valuable life skills.
Sports facilities
We believe an active and engaged campus is essential for our students. Join a fraternity or sorority. Volunteer in the community. Go to the theatre. Watch our Cougars compete. Shoot some pool. Take the train into New York City. Enjoy.
Student clubs
The Center for Leadership and Service recognizes all student groups (Greek organizations, honor societies, student governments, student clubs and organizations) each semester. There are more than 160 student groups at Kean University.
Accreditation
Kean's overall university remains accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, the regional accrediting agency that oversees New Jersey colleges, Smith said.