by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how Kean ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in theater.
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The bachelor's program at Kean was ranked #198 on College Factual's Best Schools for theater list. It is also ranked #5 in New Jersey.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 191 |
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools | 198 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Kean University handed out 20 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is an increase of 18% over the previous year when 17 degrees were handed out.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Kean paid an average of $672 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $433 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,135 | $18,785 |
| Fees | $2,291 | $2,291 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,592 | $16,592 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,212 | $3,212 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 20 students earned a bachelor's degree in theater from Kean. About 65% of these graduates were women and the other 35% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Kean University with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Kean does not offer an online option for its theater bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Kean Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at Kean University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 92 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 29 |
| Music | 2 |
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