Key differences on Getting in
- 1
U. Memphis's SAT midpoint is 8 points higher than Kean's
SAT midpoint - 2
U. Memphis admits 72% vs. 76% at Kean
Acceptance rate - 3
Kean's yield is 1 pts higher than U. Memphis's
Yield rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- U. MemphisAccessible
- KeanAccessible
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 800–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 14–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- U. MemphisTest scores required
- KeanTest-optional
How they read a record
U. Memphis
GPA and the high school record are required; class rank and a college-prep program are considered.
Kean
GPA, the high school record, and a college-prep program are required; class rank is considered.
What they look at
| Factor | U. Memphis | Kean |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Considered | Considered |
| College-prep program | Considered | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered | Considered |
| Essay | Considered | Required |
| Legacy status | Considered | Considered |
| Work experience | Considered | Considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Considered | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Not considered |
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;College Scorecard, most recent releaseAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why