Kean University is a comprehensive public university founded in 1855 in New Jersey. It enrolls more than 19,000 undergraduate and graduate students across its campuses in Union, New Jersey; Wenzhou, China (through Wenzhou-Kean University); Ocean County; and Jefferson Township. The institution offers more than 75 undergraduate majors, 90 graduate options, and 10 doctoral degrees through six colleges spanning business, the sciences, education, and the arts and humanities.
Classified as an R2 research institution, Kean is New Jersey's first Urban Research University, with a focus on conducting research and providing solutions to issues in urban communities. Over 42% of its students are first-generation college students, and the university is recognized as one of the most diverse in the nation. It is a federal Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and is noted as a top performer for advancing the social mobility of its students.
The university's workforce opportunities span academic instruction, research, administration, and student support services across multiple campuses. Roles at Kean support the institution's mission of fostering equity, access, and pathways for students to advance in their chosen fields.
