Kean University's published cost of attendance is $26,949, but need-based aid meaningfully reduces what most families pay. Low-income families see a net price of approximately $7,374, middle-income families pay around $12,136, and higher-income families pay approximately $20,110.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $26,949 |
| Tuition and Fees | $22,446 |
| Room and Board | $18,264 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$14,502 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $12,447 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $7,374 |
| $30–48k | $7,859 |
| $48–75k | $12,136 |
| $75–110k | $20,146 |
| $110k+ | $20,110 |
Kean University's published cost of attendance is $26,949, but need-based aid meaningfully reduces what most families pay. Low-income families see a net price of approximately $7,374, middle-income families pay around $12,136, and higher-income families pay approximately $20,110. Azimuth ranks Kean University #335 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. As a public university in New Jersey, Kean draws on a mix of federal, state, and institutional aid programs to reduce out-of-pocket costs for qualifying students. New Jersey's state grant programs, including the Tuition Aid Grant, provide meaningful support for in-state residents who demonstrate financial need, and the gap between sticker price and net price can be substantial for lower-income families. Families weighing the net price illusion — the difference between published and actual costs — will find that Kean's pricing structure rewards need-based eligibility more than headline figures suggest. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $23,250, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $22,000; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the Parent PLUS risk framework for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $59,472, median federal debt of $23,250 projects to a monthly payment of about $263 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
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Graduates of Kean University earn median 4-year earnings of $59,472, placing Kean University in the 44.7 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $329 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing the institution in the 59.8 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Kean University #824 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Program outcomes vary by major. Psychology, General reports 359 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $51,052, ranked #144 nationally in its major. Business Administration, Management and Operations reports 281 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $65,332, ranked #189 nationally in its major. Biology, General reports 218 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $61,291, ranked #116 nationally in its major. Criminal Justice and Corrections reports 155 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $58,644, ranked #51 nationally in its major.
