
Kean University, NJ
School Type
Public
Acceptance Rate
74%
Tuition
In-state: $11,870
Out-of-state: $18,637
Eligibility For Public Schools
N/A
International Students
N/A
US News Ranking
#137 in Regional Universities North
Scholarships
Presidential Scholar
Type
Automatic
Amount
$2,000
Required GPA
3
Required SAT
1170
Required Act
24
Mid 50 ACT
17-21
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math-430-520 range of middle 50%
SAT Critical Reading-410-500 range of middle 50%
SAT Writing-Not reported
Description
Presidential Scholar
Trustee Scholar
Type
Automatic
Amount
$3,000
Required GPA
3
Required SAT
1270
Required Act
26
Mid 50 ACT
17-21
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math-430-520 range of middle 50%
SAT Critical Reading-410-500 range of middle 50%
SAT Writing-Not reported
Description
Trustee Scholar
Foundation Scholarships For Incoming Freshmen
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
Not reported
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math-430-520 range of middle 50%
SAT Critical Reading-410-500 range of middle 50%
SAT Writing-Not reported
Description
FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS FOR INCOMING FRESHMEN
Application Required
Incoming freshmen can apply for several Kean University Foundation Scholarships via an online application that is available between December 1st and March 1st (a priority will be given to any applications submitted by February 1st) for the following Fall semester. Please review the following list of Foundation Scholarships. There is no need to apply individually for each scholarship, as the one online application will put you in the running for all of those which are available.
Kean Scholar
Type
Competitive
Amount
$4,000
Required GPA
3.5
Required SAT
1310
Required Act
28
Mid 50 ACT
17-21
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math-430-520 range of middle 50%
SAT Critical Reading-410-500 range of middle 50%
SAT Writing-Not reported
Description
Kean Scholar
NJCSTM Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
50% In state tuition
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
1170
Required Act
24
Mid 50 ACT
17-21
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math-430-520 range of middle 50%
SAT Critical Reading-410-500 range of middle 50%
SAT Writing-Not reported
Description
NJCSTM Scholarship
For incoming freshmen who matriculate directly in this academic major?s five year, combined Bachelor/Master?s degree program, freshmen and sophomores who maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher are eligible for NJCSTM in-state tuition scholarships based on their SAT scores (math/critical reading combined) at time of entry whereby:
50% in-state tuition paid for those with 1100 SAT or 1170 rSAT or 24 ACT and above
NJCSTM Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
75% In state tuition
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
1270
Required Act
26
Mid 50 ACT
17-21
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math-430-520 range of middle 50%
SAT Critical Reading-410-500 range of middle 50%
SAT Writing-Not reported
Description
NJCSTM Scholarship
For incoming freshmen who matriculate directly in this academic major?s five year, combined Bachelor/Master?s degree program, freshmen and sophomores who maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher are eligible for NJCSTM in-state tuition scholarships based on their SAT scores (math/critical reading combined) at time of entry whereby:75% in-state tuition paid for those with 1200 SAT or 1270 rSAT or 26 ACT and above
NJCSTM Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Full tuition
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
1360
Required Act
29
Mid 50 ACT
17-21
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math-430-520 range of middle 50%
SAT Critical Reading-410-500 range of middle 50%
SAT Writing-Not reported
Description
NJCSTM Scholarship
For incoming freshmen who matriculate directly in this academic major?s five year, combined Bachelor/Master?s degree program, freshmen and sophomores who maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher are eligible for NJCSTM in-state tuition scholarships based on their SAT scores (math/critical reading combined) at time of entry whereby:
100% in-state tuition paid for those with 1300 SAT or 1360 rSAT or 29 ACT and above
Perth Amboy Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
3
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
17-21
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math-430-520 range of middle 50%
SAT Critical Reading-410-500 range of middle 50%
SAT Writing-Not reported
Description
Perth Amboy Scholarship
Awarded to incoming freshmen who graduate from high school in Perth Amboy, NJ. Qualified applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and enroll full-time at Kean University. Due to the timeline, which is different from that of all other KUF scholarships, a separate application is required for consideration. To learn more about this opportunity, including the timeline and other specific criteria, please email kuscholar@kean.edu.
Visual And Performing Arts Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Full tuition
Required GPA
3
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
17-21
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math-430-520 range of middle 50%
SAT Critical Reading-410-500 range of middle 50%
SAT Writing-Not reported
Description
Visual and Performing Arts Scholarship
A select number of full-tuition scholarships are awarded to incoming freshmen with a minimum 3.0 unweighted GPA who pursue undergraduate degrees in fine arts, music or theatre. These scholarships are renewable for up to four years with a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA and continuous full-time enrollment. Eligible applicants must first alert the faculty of their interest in this highly competitive scholarship then submit a Foundation Scholarship Application and provide either an audition or a portfolio for faculty review before a final decision is rendered.
William Livingston Full Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Full In state tuition
Required GPA
3.5
Required SAT
1360
Required Act
29
Mid 50 ACT
17-21
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math-430-520 range of middle 50%
SAT Critical Reading-410-500 range of middle 50%
SAT Writing-Not reported
Description
William Livingston Full Scholarship
Michael Graves College Scholarship
Type
Talent
Amount
Full tuition
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
17-21
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math-430-520 range of middle 50%
SAT Critical Reading-410-500 range of middle 50%
SAT Writing-Not reported
Description
Michael Graves College of Architecture & Design Scholarship
A select number of full-tuition scholarships are awarded to primarily incoming freshmen with a minimum 3.0 unweighted GPA who pursue undergraduate degrees in architecture or design. These scholarships are renewable for up to four years with a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA and continuous full-time enrollment. Eligible applicants must first alert the faculty of their interest in this highly competitive scholarship then submit a Foundation Scholarship Application and provide either an audition or a portfolio for faculty review before a final decision is rendered.

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