by our College Data Analytics TeamIt is important to understand all of the costs associated with going to college so you can plan accordingly at Kean University.
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This school bundles housing and dining options together into one package. The on-campus cost for any typical student was about $18,264 in 2026. All told, an on-campus student at Kean University faced a yearly bill of about $26,000 in 2026 in total yearly living costs beyond tuition.
The table below shows the expected costs of on-campus and off-campus housing and dining plans for Kean University.
| Expense | On Campus | Off Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $21,588 | $21,502 |
| — Housing | $18,264 | |
| — Meals | $3,324 | |
| Other Living Expenses | $3,212 | $4,686 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| Total | $26,000 | $27,388 |
The price of living on campus is rarely the same in your senior year as it was your first. Estimating the trend now makes for a more accurate four-year budget.
Over four years you could pay about $124,516 for living costs.
See how housing and dining costs have changed over recent years and where they are trending at Kean University.
| Year | Room & Board |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $17,115 |
| Two Years Ago | $17,339 |
| One Year Ago | $19,804 |
| Most Recent Year (2026) | $21,588 |
| One Year From Now * | $23,468 |
| Two Years From Now * | $25,513 |
| Three Years From Now * | $27,735 |
| Four Years From Now * | $30,152 |
* estimated
On-campus room and board has trended up an average of 8.7% a year over the last three years. Carrying that rate forward one year puts on-campus living costs near $27,880 in housing, food and other costs their first year.
By their final year, a student might pay about $34,564 for a four-year (bachelor’s) degree, and about $29,925 for the last year of an associate degree.
Over the entire degree (assuming you graduate on time), the total comes to about $124,516 for a bachelor’s, while two years would run about $57,805 for a two-year stay.
Annual increases in room and board are the norm, so build a yearly increase into your four-year budget.
Meal plans differ by school; some use a card balance while this school offers plans based on meals per week. The table below shows the maximum number of meals per week available. Wondering whether you may be required to live on campus? See the table below for on-campus housing details.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| On-Campus Room Capacity (Per Occupant) | 1,900 |
| Meals Per Week Included in Max Meal Plan | 99 |
| Offers On-Campus Housing | Yes |
| Offers a Meal Plan | Yes |