by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow you’ll find current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fee figures for Kean University, plus how they compare to other colleges and a forward projection.
For the most recent year on record, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Kean University were $14,299 per year. For students from out of state the figure was $22,446. That gap is the in-state discount at this school.
Within that total, required fees totaled $2,440 in-state and $2,440 out-of-state; the remainder is straight tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,859 | $20,006 |
| Fees | $2,440 | $2,440 |
| Total | $14,299 | $22,446 |
The amounts shown cover one academic year and do not cover room and board.
Keep in mind that a number of students receive financial aid and scholarships that cut the price they ultimately pay. The totals here are the list price.
How much would Kean University cost if you attend part time? See the Cost Per Credit Hour page for specifics.
For some context, here is how Kean University costs compare against other schools. Ratings are based on how far the price sits from each group’s average.
| Nationwide | In NJ | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Expensive |
Measured against schools nationwide, Kean University sits close to the national average.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. See the Kean University Financial Aid page for more.
Take a look at how tuition at Kean University has shifted over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $10,445 | $17,621 |
| Two Years Ago | $10,758 | $18,150 |
| One Year Ago | $11,135 | $18,785 |
| Most Recent Year | $11,859 | $20,006 |
The following chart shows how tuition at Kean has trended over the reported years.
In the latest reported year, out-of-state tuition increased 6.5%. If that pace held for another year, tuition + fees would land around $23,904 next year.
Tuition generally rises year after year at most schools, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
Discover answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for the full rundown.
Over the reported years, in-state tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of 4.33%, so in-state cost a year out lands around $14,918. Out-of-state cost rose on average by 4.33%, so a year out the out-of-state figure lands around $23,418.
At the same pace, the next five years of tuition and fees would project as follows:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $14,918 | $23,418 |
| In 2 Years | $15,564 | $24,432 |
| In 3 Years | $16,238 | $25,490 |
| In 4 Years | $16,941 | $26,594 |
| In 5 Years | $17,674 | $27,746 |
Plan around the full four-year total, not just a single year — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $99,934, compared with about $63,661 for in-state students.
Tuition is only one piece of the cost picture — scholarships and aid frequently cut what families actually pay.
For more on the aid available at Kean University, go to the Kean University Financial Aid page.
