Kean University is a comprehensive public institution of higher education founded in 1855. The university offers more than 75 undergraduate majors across six colleges and over 90 graduate options, including 10 doctoral degrees. Its student enrollment exceeds 19,000 worldwide, with over 42% identifying as first-generation college students.
As New Jersey's first Urban Research University and a classified R2 research institution, Kean is recognized for its commitment to access and social mobility. The university is one of the most diverse in the nation and is a designated Federal Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI). Its main campus is in New Jersey, with additional locations in Ocean County and Jefferson Township.
Kean University operates Wenzhou-Kean University, a campus in China that provides an English-speaking academic experience. This makes Kean the only public American university with a campus in China, extending its global educational reach.
