#300 nationally · R2 · New Jersey

Kean University research spending

Kean University spent $10M on research and development in fiscal year 2023, ranking #300 among US R1 and R2 universities and #7 in New Jersey.

$10Mtotal R&D, FY2023
#300of 297 nationally
#7 of 9in New Jersey (1% of the state's listed total)
Nomedical school

Nearest peers by research spending

RankUniversityStateTierR&D
297Pepperdine UniversityCAR2$11M
298Clark Atlanta UniversityGAR2$10M
299California State University-Los AngelesCAR2$10M
300Kean UniversityNJR2$10M
301Hampton UniversityVAR2$10M
302University of San FranciscoCAR2$10M
303Middle Tennessee State UniversityTNR2$10M

Research office

Funding opportunities, sponsored programs, and research development for Kean University run through its research office: https://www.kean.edu/research

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Questions

How much does Kean University spend on research?
Kean University reported $10M in total research and development expenditures in fiscal year 2023, per the NSF HERD Survey.
Where does Kean University rank nationally for research spending?
#300 of the 297 R1 and R2 universities listed here, and #7 of 9 in New Jersey.
Is Kean University an R1 university?
Kean University is classified R2 (high research spending and doctorate production) in the 2025 Carnegie Classification.