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How strong are the academics at Kean University?

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

17:1
Student to faculty ratio
21
Average class size
25%
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 17:1. 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
148
10-19
760
20-29
1,023
30-39
195
40-49
4

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:

76%
First-year retention rate
25%
4-year grad rate
47%
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
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Accounting
67.2
129.36
191.52
253.68
315.84
378

The Full List

Major Graduates
Architecture And Related Services
  • Architecture 53
Area
  • Asian Studies/Civilization 0
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 183
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 1
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 272
  • Accounting 119
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 83
  • Finance, General 52
  • International Business/Trade/Commerce 21
  • Finance, General 2
  • Business Administration and Management, General 1
Communication
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric 108
  • Advertising 4
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric 1
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General 89
  • Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications 55
Education
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 94
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 48
  • Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching 26
  • Music Teacher Education 2
  • Special Education and Teaching, General 0
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians
  • Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician 0
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 54
  • English Language and Literature, General 5
Foreign Languages
  • Spanish Language and Literature 20
  • Spanish Language and Literature 4
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Communication Sciences and Disorders, General 45
  • Community Health and Preventive Medicine 41
  • Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy 24
  • Nursing Science 21
  • Athletic Training/Trainer 14
  • Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator 8
  • Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 7
History
  • History, General 54
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 191
  • Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 2
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other 15
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 29
  • Mathematics, General 1
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • International/Globalization Studies 9
  • Sustainability Studies 0
Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Environmental Science 4
Parks
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology 59
  • Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General 10
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Philosophy and Religious Studies, General 0
Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, General 12
  • Geology/Earth Science, General 12
  • Geology/Earth Science, General 1
  • Chemistry, General 1
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 378
  • Psychology, Other 10
  • Psychology, General 2
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Public Administration 21
  • Social Work 0
Science Technologies/Technicians
  • Science Technologies/Technicians, Other 45
Social Sciences
  • Sociology, General 38
  • Political Science and Government, General 20
  • Economics, General 3
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Design and Visual Communications, General 39
  • Interior Design 37
  • Art/Art Studies, General 25
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General 9
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 8
  • Industrial and Product Design 8
  • Acting 7
  • Music, General 4
  • Music Performance, General 2
  • Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology 0
  • Art History, Criticism and Conservation 0
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