Kean University
- Public
Kean University: international tuition 22,446 USD per year, one-year total cost ≈ 35,096 USD, acceptance rate 75.9%. Merit scholarships are open to international students. Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6, TOEFL iBT 79, Duolingo 105.
Kean automatically considers international undergraduate applicants for merit scholarships with the admission application, with no separate form. The pages do not clarify need-based aid, need-blind policy, or CSS Profile for international students.
Getting in. The school admits 75.9% of applicants. Admitted students scored around Reading and Writing 460–565, Math 470–585. The SAT and ACT are optional: a score counts if you send one, and you can still apply without it. For English, the school asks for IELTS 6+, TOEFL iBT 79+ or Duolingo 105+.
Cost for a year. One year comes to about 35,096 USD, before any scholarship. 3 scholarships come with an amount, but none says international students can apply, so nothing is taken off yet.
Deadline and visa. The application deadline is 1/12. You apply through Kean University Online Application. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 10/10/2026Cost checked 11/10/2026
What is the tuition at Kean University?
International tuition is 22,446 USD per year. The total cost for one year is ≈ 35,096 USD.
Does Kean University offer scholarships for international students?
Merit scholarships are open to international students. Kean automatically considers international undergraduate applicants for merit scholarships with the admission application, with no separate form. The pages do not clarify need-based aid, need-blind policy, or CSS Profile for international students.
What English scores does Kean University require?
Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6, TOEFL iBT 79, Duolingo 105.
What is the acceptance rate at Kean University?
The acceptance rate is 75.9%.
- Pay in fullYesPay in fullOnce admitted you can enrol straight away — no scholarship decision to wait for.Your family covers all tuition and living costs for every year of the degree.You will need: your application and proof that your family can pay — the school needs it to issue your visa documents.
- Aid with the offerYesAid with the offerThe school decides aid while reviewing your application, so any need-based or merit award arrives with the offer.If you are admitted, the offer comes with aid: the school either sets what your family pays based on finances, or takes a merit scholarship off the tuition.You will need: no separate scholarship essay — the school considers you for merit aid from your application.
- Apply separately for scholarshipsUnclearApply separately for scholarshipsOn top of the admission application, you send a separate scholarship application or get nominated.The pages we read mention no scholarship with its own application. Not seeing one does not mean there is none — ask the school.
For Vietnamese students
Vietnamese community nearby
Students on campus lifeiPublic YouTube videos by students and the school, matched to this school's name; Vietnamese videos first. Each reflects its creator's own view.
- Sky Articles2026Campus tour
- Kean University2024Official
- Khloe Lyn2023Campus tour
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Tuition and cost for a year
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What a year costs
Non-resident tuition (College Scorecard); international students pay at least this, some schools add an international fee.
VND converted at Vietcombank's selling rate on 15/10/2026; indicative only — the real amount depends on the rate when you pay.
Scholarships and aid for international students
- Is merit considered automatically with the application?YesThe page says merit scholarships are considered automatically with the admission application, no separate application needed, in a passage that covers international applicants.
- Is admission need-blind for international applicants?UnclearNo page says whether Kean considers international applicants' ability to pay when making admission decisions.
- Is the CSS Profile or a school aid form required?UnclearThe pages mention no CSS Profile or separate international aid form; merit scholarships need no separate application.
Scholarships at this school
- Climb to Success ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Application method unclearSchool page
IST (STEM) ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
The page does not say whether international students are eligible for this STEM scholarship.
- Renewable in later years
Kean New Freshmen Merit Scholarships (Kean Honors, Trustee Honors, Presidential Honors, Academic Merit Honors, World-Class)Intl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
- Renewable in later years
Deadline: Complete application by May 30 for merit awards (merit awarded through June 1)
Kean University Foundation ScholarshipsIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.OtherOtherDoes not fit the groups above; see the scholarship page for conditions.Separate application requiredSchool page
The page says international students may not be eligible, which is not a definite exclusion.
New Freshmen Merit Scholarships (William Livingston, Kean Honors, Trustee Honors, Presidential Honors, Academic Merit Honors, World-Class)Intl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
- Renewable in later years
Deadline: William Livingston priority Feb 1; other merit awards: complete application by May 30
School of Integrative Science and Technology (IST) / STEM ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
- Renewable in later years
William Livingston Full ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.Full ride / hybridFull ride / hybridFull-ride or combined criteria (achievement and need); usually very competitive.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
- Renewable in later years
Deadline: February 1 (priority consideration)
Admission requirements
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SAT / ACT of enrolled students
English
Application requirements
- High-school transcriptiThe transcript evaluation must be course-by-course and include a GPA.Required
- English proficiencyiThis requirement applies if you completed secondary school in a country where English is not the principal language.Required
- Teacher recommendationRecommended
- EssaysRecommended
How to apply
Minimum English scores vs other schools
Compared with 534 United States schools admitting 70%+ that publish it in Duckling's data.
Compared with 454 United States schools admitting 70%+ that publish it in Duckling's data.
Deadlines
- Early Action (EA)Applicationabout47days
Credit for exams
AP scores of 3 or higher are generally considered for credit, but some subjects require at least 4.
Scores that count12345
AP credit by subject
Lowest score that earns credit or placement, as the college reported to College Board. This is not an admission requirement. One exam can have several rows: a higher score sometimes earns more credit. Policy page the college gave College Board
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Programs
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Staying in United States after graduation
OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.
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School & campus
Where the school is
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Academics & housing
Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.
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