Kean University
New Jersey's Urban Research University
Explore your passions and advance your career at one of the most diverse universities in the nation. Kean Cougars Climb Higher!
Read the latest message from Kean President Lamont O. Repollet, Ed.D.
Learn more about applying to Kean and qualifying for financial aid.
Kean's unique summer and pre-college programs keep kids engaged and learning through the summer months.
Welcome to the Kean Cougar Corridor, where our students live and work in the heart of the East Coast
Just 30 minutes by train from New York City, Kean offers students access to internships, research opportunities, cultural activities and more.
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Kean is committed to conducting research and providing real-world solutions to issues in urban communities across America.
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Find Your Path to Climb Higher at Kean
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See How High You Can Go
U.S. News & World Report ranks Kean as a top performer for advancing the social mobility of its students.
Discover Your Place at Kean
Kean is recognized as one the most diverse universities in the nation and a federal Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI).
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Take Your Next Step
Kean is recognized for supporting transfer and veteran students in their educational journey.
Explore the World
Kean offers affordable study abroad programs and the chance to study at our campus in Wenzhou, China.
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Be the First in Your Family
Over 42% of Kean students are first-generation college students.
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Start Your Career
Kean offers personalized career counseling and internship support to help launch your career.
Lower Debt
Kean students graduate with lower debt than the national average.
Kean Celebrates Inaugural Juneteenth Jamboree with Freedom Walk, Festivities
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