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How strong are the academics at Kean University?

Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.

16:1
Student to faculty ratio
21
Average class size
24%
4-year grad rate

Class Sizes

Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.

Kean has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 16:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.

Class Sizes
2-9
144
10-19
722
20-29
976
30-39
173
40-49
8
50-99
2
100+
2

Honors Programs

Kean University has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.

Learn more about honors options on Kean's website.

Outcomes

It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at Kean University:

75%
First-year retention rate
24%
4-year grad rate
43%
6-year grad rate

Majors

Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are Kean University's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:

Psychology, General
Business Administration and Management, General
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Speech Communication and Rhetoric
70
128.8
187.6
246.4
305.2
364

The Full List

Major Graduates
Architecture And Related Services
  • Architecture 27
Area
  • Asian Studies/Civilization 0
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 190
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 249
  • Accounting 99
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 92
  • Finance, General 51
  • International Business/Trade/Commerce 25
Communication
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric 119
  • Advertising 0
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications 59
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General 55
Education
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 103
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 51
  • Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching 43
  • Special Education and Teaching, Other 7
  • Music Teacher Education 3
  • Special Education and Teaching, General 1
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians
  • Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician 0
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 57
Foreign Languages
  • Spanish Language and Literature 7
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Nursing Science 30
  • Communication Sciences and Disorders, General 27
  • Community Health and Preventive Medicine 25
  • Athletic Training/Trainer 12
  • Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy 10
  • Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 6
  • Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator 5
History
  • History, General 48
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 149
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other 6
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 25
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • International/Globalization Studies 9
  • Sustainability Studies 2
Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Environmental Science 2
Parks
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology 49
  • Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General 18
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Philosophy and Religious Studies, General 0
Physical Sciences
  • Geology/Earth Science, General 14
  • Chemistry, General 9
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 364
  • Psychology, Other 12
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Public Administration 13
  • Social Work 0
Science Technologies/Technicians
  • Science Technologies/Technicians, Other 39
Social Sciences
  • Sociology, General 46
  • Political Science and Government, General 13
  • Economics, General 5
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Design and Visual Communications, General 45
  • Interior Design 31
  • Art/Art Studies, General 26
  • Industrial and Product Design 13
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 6
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General 5
  • Acting 3
  • Music, General 3
  • Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology 3
  • Music Performance, General 1
  • Art History, Criticism and Conservation 1

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