Kean University, NJCU Sign Definitive Agreement for Merger Pending Approvals

Kean University and New Jersey City University (NJCU) have signed a definitive agreement to merge, creating "Kean Jersey City," pending accreditor and regulatory approvals. The merger aims to expand access and opportunities for students, with NJCU students transitioning to Kean while retaining their academic credits, financial aid, and scholarships, and paying Kean's tuition, which is among the lowest in New Jersey. Students will gain access to Kean's services, clubs, organizations, and housing on the Jersey City campus. The merger establishes advisory committees to evaluate athletic programming and oversee academic and operational integration, with recommendations on athletics expected by December 2025. New Jersey lawmakers have allocated $10 million to support the merger's planning and integration. University leaders highlight the merger as a transformative step to create a more inclusive, student-centered system of higher education in New Jersey and a model for public higher education nationally.