Freshman Admission: General Statement
Kean University is interested in strength of character, personal initiative, and seriousness of purpose.
Kean University values what diversity varied interests and backgrounds can bring to the University community. Kean University is interested in having a student body that represents different parts of the United States as well as foreign countries.
To provide all students consideration for a college education, alternative opportunities for admission are possible. In some cases, programs such as the Educational Opportunity Fund (EOF) Program, housed in the Educational Opportunities Center (EOC), is designed for applicants in need of academic support and financial assistance.
Preferred Freshman Application Deadlines:
December 15 for Spring semester
December 1 for fall early action application
April 30 for EEO/EOF application
April 30 for Traditional Freshman application for the fall semester
Rolling Admission until August 1 for freshmen applicants for the fall semester.
How to Apply:
- The application is available on the website, www.kean.edu or via the common application at www.commonapp.com. Credit card payment is required when applying. There is a $75.00 non-refundable application processing fee. (Fee is payable to Kean University by online payment, check or money order. CASH will not be accepted).
- Submit official SAT or ACT scores (the College Board code number for Kean University is 2517, the ACT code number is 2582).
- Submit an official copy of the high school transcript. All offers of admission for freshmen are contingent upon the receipt of an official final high school, or G.E.D. transcript that shows the date of graduation and the successful completion of all required academic units.
- The high school transcript must show at least 16 in progress or completed college preparatory units in:
| English |
4 |
| Social Studies |
2 |
| Science (Laboratory) |
2 |
| Mathematics (Algebra I, Algebra II and Geometry) |
3 |
| Approved electives in English, Social Studies, Science, Math or Foreign Language |
5 |
- Applicants 25 years of age or older, with little or no college background and no SAT scores, may be considered through the EPIC Program (Entry Program Into College) as part-time students.
- Items that are not required for admission but are recommended, are two (2) letters of recommendation and one (1) personal statement
After you have Applied:
- Accepted freshmen will be invited to take the ACCUPLACER Placement Test at Kean which enables an admitted student to be eligible for registration.
- Candidates will be exempt from taking all or part of the ACCUPLACER Placement Test with the following scores: SAT Critical Reading score is 520 or above; SAT Math score is 530 or above and the SAT Writing score is 520 or above (on the former SAT); or a 480+ on the Evidence based Reading and Writing and a 530+ on the math section (on the Redesigned SAT). Students with a 23 Composite ACT score are exempt from placement testing.
- Candidates denied admission to the University can appeal to the Undergraduate Admissions Office Appeals Committee for reconsideration. If a second request is denied, the University reserves the right to withdraw the applicant from further consideration.
- A tuition deposit of $175.00 is required in order to reserve an accepted students place in the class and to register for classes. Tuition deposits can be paid online at www.kean.edu/deposit and are non-refundable.
Important Information:
Applicants are encouraged to visit the campus. For specific times and events visit our website at http://www.kean.edu/admissions/visit-kean
Candidates Accepted to the University Must Complete and Return the Following:
- A tuition deposit of $175.00 to reserve your space in the class. (Fee is payable to Kean University by check, money order or online). The tuition deposit is non-refundable.
- If applying for housing, complete the online Residence Application with the $125 non-refundable housing application processing fee
- Complete and submit the required Immunization forms to the Office of Health Services. You can access the forms at http://www.kean.edu/offices/health-services/immunizations