ROTC at Kean University
Union, NJ · public
Yes, through cross-town: Kean University students join Army ROTC at Seton Hall University and Air Force ROTC at New Jersey Institute of Technology.
Cross-town & partner options
Kean University students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 5.3 miCross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at New Jersey Institute of Technology.
Army ROTCCross-town · 4.5 miROTC outcomes
Students at Kean University in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 1.9 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 6.2 students start ROTC here each year
Source: GAO, GAO-23-105857 (campus data, AY2011–AY2021). GAO counted cadets and commissions by the school the student attended. Numbers for recent years can differ.
Admissions
| Admission rate | 76% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 930–1,150 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 23–30 |
| Test policy | Test-optional |
These are the most recent College Scorecard figures. The school decides admission. An ROTC scholarship board judges your academics on its own, in a separate process.
Cost & financial aid (with ROTC)
| In-state tuition | $14,299 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $22,446 |
| Average net price | $12,447 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 47% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Kean University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Kean University has 11,433 undergraduates. ROTC cadets can study almost any major. Some scholarships and commissioning options prefer certain fields.
Yellow Ribbon & veteran support
Yellow Ribbon is a GI Bill benefit for veterans and eligible dependents, not an ROTC scholarship. The school pays part of the tuition above the GI Bill cap, and VA matches it.
Yellow Ribbon: Kean University takes part.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Up to $4,000 |
| Graduate | All programs | Up to $4,000 |
| Doctorate | All programs | Up to $4,000 |
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Kean University: FAQ
Does Kean University have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: Kean University students join Army ROTC at Seton Hall University and Air Force ROTC at New Jersey Institute of Technology.
Which ROTC branches can Kean University students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at Seton Hall University, 5 mi) and Air Force ROTC (cross-town at New Jersey Institute of Technology, 5 mi).
Is ROTC at Kean University on campus or cross-town?
Army and Air Force ROTC are cross-town: cadets enroll at Kean University and train with the unit at Seton Hall University and New Jersey Institute of Technology.
School links and location
These links belong to Kean University. To ask about an ROTC program, open that program above and use the unit's own contact details. ROTCScholar is not the school and not the unit.
- Official site
kean.edu
- Admissions
kean.edu
- Apply
kean.edu
- Financial aid
kean.edu
- Net price calculator
Estimate your cost before ROTC money is applied
- Veteran & military services
Campus office for GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon, and military students
Location: Union, NJ 07083
IPEDS UNITID: 185262
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