Tuition and Fees
Tuition, fees and expenses are established by the Board of Trustees and are subject to change by the Board. Tuition rates are published several times during the year on the Kean University Student Accounting Website http://www.kean.edu/offices/student-accounting/tuition-and-fees and on KeanWISE.
Students should log into the Student Account Suite via KeanWISE to get updated billing as well as other related information regarding their student account.
Tuition and Fee Rates for the 2019-2020 Academic Year
Undergraduate Tuition Rates per Semester
| Full-time undergraduate (12 - 19 credits): Flat-rate |
| Resident Status |
Tuition |
Mandatory Fees |
Total |
| New Jersey Residents |
$4,967.50 |
$1,330.00 |
$6,297.50 |
| Non-New Jersey Residents |
$8,555.50 |
$1,330.00 |
$9,885.50 |
| Part-time undergraduate (less than 12 credits): Per-credit rate |
| Resident Status |
Tuition |
Mandatory Fees |
Total |
| New Jersey Residents |
$389.00 |
$91.25 |
$480.25 |
| Non-New Jersey Residents |
$613.00 |
$91.25 |
$704.25 |
* Students enrolled in Summer Session I or II are assessed the per-credit rate for all courses taken.
| Full-time Overload (more than 19 credits) |
| Resident Status |
Per-credit Rate |
| New Jersey Residents |
$389.00 |
| Non-New Jersey Residents |
$613.00 |
Additional Information
Non-degree, non-matriculated and certification students are charged the per-credit rate for each credit registered according to the level (graduate or undergraduate) of each course.
All non-immigrant alien visa holders (this includes F’s, J’s and H’s) regardless of New Jersey residency are charged out-of-state tuition and fees. For more information, please visit the Kean International Student web-page.
| Kean University Online Undergraduate |
| Rate Description |
Tuition |
Mandatory Fees |
Total |
| Full-time Flat-rate (12 - 19 credits) |
$4,967.50 |
$1,330.00 |
$6,297.50 |
| Part-time Per-credit (less than 12 credits) |
$389.00 |
$91.25 |
$480.25 |
| Mandatory University Fees per Semester |
| Fee Description |
Per-credit Rate |
UNDERGRADUATE
Flat-rate |
| Athletic and Recreation Fee |
$10.75 |
$161.25 |
| Capital Improvement Fee |
$68.50 |
$1,000.00 |
| Student Government Fee |
$5.00 |
$63.75 |
| University Center Fee |
$7.00 |
$105.00 |
| Total |
$91.25 |
$1,330.00 |
Mandatory University Fee Descriptions
Athletic and Recreation Fee: The athletic and recreation fee provides funding to enhance the athletic experience of our student–athletes and the entire Kean University community. This fee supports all areas of the 13 NCAA Division III intercollegiate teams offered by the University, as well as recreational and intramural programming. In addition, the fee covers the expenses and personnel cost associated with operating and maintaining three fitness centers and three gymnasiums on campus.
Capital Improvement Fee: The capital service improvement fee is used for debt, and to fund renovation and construction projects costing $500,000 or more those are not funded by bonds.
Student Government Fee: The Office of Student Government offers students the opportunities for a professional development experience. The Office provides diverse campus-wide programming that enhances the intellectual, cultural and personal growth of the students and the community. The Office provides a wide array of service, cultural, professional, governmental and performance groups to enrich the learning environment and prepare our students for the professional world. The Office of Student Government enhances the learning environment through the development of leaders who take individual and collective responsibilities in serving the concerns and interest of the students. Through both boards we offer the opportunities for a voice and involvement in University decisions that affect the student population.
University Center Fee: The University Center is a self-supporting auxiliary operation. The University Center fee provides funding for various student programs: University Center Computer Lab software, supplies and equipment; University Center Game Room software, supplies and equipment; University Center building maintenance and upgrades; and salaries for student and professional staffing.