Kean University Acceptance Rate
Union, New Jersey · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 12,142
- Admitted
- 9,335
- Yield
- 21.1%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Kean University's acceptance rate has risen from 70.4% in 2014–15 to 76.9% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 5,718 to 12,142 (+112%) over that period.
Its 76.9% rate makes Kean University more selective than about 49% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 28 tracked New Jersey schools, it is more selective than about 57%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (79.3% for women vs 73.2% for men, a 6.1-point gap). Kean University has been test-optional since 2020–21. Of admitted students, 21.1% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 5,718 | 4,023 | 70.4% | 1,502 |
| 2015–16 | 7,944 | 5,900 | 74.3% | 1,518 |
| 2016–17 | 8,785 | 6,536 | 74.4% | 1,526 |
| 2017–18 | 8,851 | 7,277 | 82.2% | 1,784 |
| 2018–19 | 9,082 | 7,809 | 86% | 1,815 |
| 2019–20 | 9,540 | 6,541 | 68.6% | 1,770 |
| 2020–21 | 10,138 | 7,913 | 78.1% | 1,702 |
| 2021–22 | 9,048 | 7,162 | 79.2% | 1,502 |
| 2022–23 | 10,485 | 8,661 | 82.6% | 1,968 |
| 2023–24 | 12,142 | 9,335 | 76.9% | 1,968 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 7,387 | 5,856 | 79.3% |
| Men | 4,755 | 3,479 | 73.2% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 515–598 | 1% |
| SAT Math | 505–600 |
How Kean University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Kean University's acceptance rate?
Kean University's acceptance rate is 76.9% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (9,335 admitted of 12,142 applicants).
Is Kean University test optional?
Kean University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Kean University?
Kean University received 12,142 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 9,335.
What SAT score do you need for Kean University?
Admitted students at Kean University typically scored 515–598 on SAT Reading/Writing and 505–600 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Kean University getting harder to get into?
Kean University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 70.4% in 2014–15 to 76.9% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.kean.edu/.