Founded in 1855 as a teachers college, Kean has evolved into a thriving research university that supports students as they persist to graduation and launch successful careers. Kean’s six colleges offer more than 50 undergraduate programs, six doctoral degree programs and more than 70 options for graduate study in a variety of disciplines.

Kean University is also an important anchor institution for the region. Our campus facilities are used on a daily basis for community, cultural, educational and business events. Kean stands as a beacon of hope for first-generation students and a powerful testament to the importance of access, opportunity and affordability in higher education.