Kean University has a plethora of online and on-campus programs tailor-made for students to make their dream come true, be it in any kind of field. The requirements tend to differ as per the type of applicant, that is undergraduate (freshmen, international, transfer), graduate, and online programs.
Apart from important transcripts, the students may get asked to submit ACT/SAT scores, academic placement test scores, and other documents like essays, letters of recommendation, etc.
The application fee for application form for any program is $75 (non-refundable).
Undergraduate Admission Requirements
Applicants need to submit the following requirements below on the basis of major, types of programs.
For Freshmen students
Admission to most of the programs for freshmen is SAT-optional for students who have excellent academic performance to show through their transcripts. This condition stands irrespective of their standardized test scores. You need to include Kean's College Entrance Examination Board (CEEB) number 2517 while submitting your scores.
Following terms are needed to be looked at for eligibility:
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It is mandatory to submit your official high school transcript.
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You need to submit your recent score of ACT/SAT. The university will consider the highest-level score of the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing and Math sections on your SAT and the highest composite score of the ACT.
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Recommended not compulsory to submit:
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Two (2) letters of recommendation from either a teacher, counselor, employer, and/or coach, etc.
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A personal essay stating your educational and professional career goals.
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List of your high school activities and/or work experiences, indicating any leadership positions held.
SAT-optional requirements: If you have a record of a high level of academic success in school, you may apply to the university through this window. Applicants are required to take the reading, writing, and math placement tests.
Applicants with a high school GPA of 3.0 or higher and a minimum of 16 college preparatory courses get the option of not submitting their SAT scores during the enrollment process. However, the following applicants need to submit their test scores:
SAT test-optional applicants must mandatorily submit the following:
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Two (2) letters of recommendation from either a teacher, counselor, employer, and/or coach, etc.
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A personal essay stating your educational and professional career goals.
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List of your high school activities and/or work experiences, indicating any leadership positions held.
Admission requirements for Architecture, Design, Theatre, Music, and Fine Arts programs require additional documents. For more details, please visit the official link.
International students
International students must fulfill additional requirements along with the standard ones. The benefit of applying from the SAT-optional window is not applicable to international students. Some of the additional requirements for International students are mentioned below:
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Official high school transcripts evaluated and verified by the National Association of Credit Evaluation Services (NACES).
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Standardized Testing Scores from the SAT or ACT. The university will consider the highest-level score of the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing and Math sections on your SAT and the highest composite score of the ACT.
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English Language Proficiency Test scores from TOEFL (minimum: Internet-based: 79; Paper-based: 550) or IELTS (minimum: 6.0)
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The applicants can get an exemption from the English Proficiency test by submitting documentation as evidence of completion of secondary schooling from an institution where English is the language of instruction.
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Optional: Personal Statement, as specified by the program. It should include their academic and professional goals and how and why Kean University fits into their aspirations. Also, 2-3 Letters of Recommendation, as specified by the program.
Graduate Admission Requirements
The graduate programs by Kean University embrace dozens of disciplines from Criminal Justice, MBA, Educational Administration, Fine Arts, Speech-Language Pathology, Architecture, and many more. Each program has certain program-specific requirements, for which you need to visit the official university website.
The common requirements for Graduate Admission are as follows:
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Filled application form.
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Bachelor's degree (or foreign equivalent) from an accredited college or university
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Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher (candidates with under a 3.0 will be considered based on the strength of the overall application).
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Official copies of transcripts of previous institutions attended (this includes transcripts that reflect transfer credit). Transcripts must include proof of all courses, grades, and degrees. You can also include summer coursework, study abroad, or transfer coursework (if any).
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Professional Resume or CV
Program-specific requirements
These includes:
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Personal Statement, as specified by the program. It should include their academic and professional goals and how and why Kean University fits into their aspirations.
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2-3 Letters of Recommendation, as specified by the program.
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Documented observational service hours.
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Copy of license/certificates.
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Standardized Test Scores.
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For international students, test scores of TOEFL or IELTS.
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A completed supplemental application providing additional information.
The following programs will require both a Centralized Application Service (CAS) application along with Kean University CAS Supplemental application:
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Occupational Therapy (OTD) and Occupational Therapy (M.S)
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Physical Therapy (DPT)
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School and Clinical Psychology (Psy.D)
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Speech-Language Pathology (M.A.)
The applicants are advised to be cautious regarding the usage of test codes while submission of test scores.
International students
An English proficiency examination is required of all students who have a bachelor’s degree from an institution outside the U.S. in a country where English is not the principal language.
The minimum score required for TOEFL - Internet-based: 79; Paper-based: 550 and minimum test score for IELTS - 6.5.
The applicants can get an exemption from the English Proficiency test by submitting documentation as evidence of completion of a bachelor’s or master’s degree from an accredited U.S. college or university where English is the language of instruction.
