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Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
Audition Required
Interview Required
In-Person or Virtual
University App Required
Program Highlights
ACCREDITATION
•Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM)
TRAINING & OPPORTUNITIES
•Intensive vocal performance degree with emphasis in pedagogy
•World-class voice faculty from the New York metropolitan area
•Perform in state-of-the-art Enlow Recital Hall
•Highly individualized and personalized vocal instruction
•Strong record of placing graduates in professional careers and advanced studies
LOCATION & ACCESS
•30 minutes from NYC by train — access to world-class opera and vocal performance
Key Info
University AppApplication
Apply atCommon App
Apply atSchool Website
Deadlines
PriorityApr 30, 2026
Rolling
Fee
$75Waiver
Program AppApplication
Auditions
On-Campus AuditionDec 9, 2025
On-Campus AuditionJan 27, 2026
On-Campus AuditionMar 3, 2026
On-Campus AuditionMar 17, 2026
Audition Requirements
Songs
TWO CONTRASTING ART SONGS OR ARIAS
•One selection must be in a non-English language
•Selections should demonstrate contrast in style and period
Wildcard / Special Skill
N/A
Additional Materials
PLACEMENT TESTS (required)
•Music theory placement test — determines theory and sight singing/ear training level
•Piano placement test — determines class piano enrollment level
•Music history placement test — optional, for students wishing to test out of music history/survey
Good to Know
APPLICATION PROCESS
•Complete Kean University application via Common App or kean.edu
•Schedule and complete audition separately through the Music Department
ENSEMBLE PARTICIPATION
•Full-time music majors must participate in two ensembles each semester
•Primary ensemble: Concert Choir
•Secondary ensemble selected through advisement
PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
•Must perform in at least one student recital per semester
•Jury examination required at the end of each semester
ENROLLMENT
•Rolling admissions with April 30 priority deadline
What's The Process
AUDITION FORMAT
•Live audition on voice — two contrasting art songs or arias, or online portfolio submission
•Placement tests in music theory, piano, sight singing, rhythm skills, and optionally music history
•Interview included as part of admission review
•Audition must be completed before first-semester registration
ACCOMPANIMENT
•Music department accompanist available for singers
•Alternatively, you may bring your own accompanist
•Notify the department when scheduling about your accompaniment choice
SCHEDULING
•All in-person auditions held from 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.
•Additional appointments available by request
•Bring an extra copy of your music for the adjudicator
•Contact the Department of Music at 908-737-4330 or music@kean.edu to schedule
Scholarship Info
MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP
•Audition must be completed before April 1 for financial assistance consideration
•University Foundation Scholarship Application must be submitted by March 15
•Applications available at kean.edu
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Academic School Information
3.20
Avg GPA (W)
76%
Admit Rate
45%
Grad Rate
11,433
Enrollment
$57,237
Earnings
10yr after
In-State Tuition
$14,299
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$22,446
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$12,447
after typical aid
Average annual cost is often lower than tuition because it accounts for grants and scholarships most students receive. It includes tuition, room & board, books, and supplies.
Annual Cost by Family Income
Family Income $0 - $30k$7,374
Family Income $30k - $48k$7,859
Family Income $48k - $75k$12,136
Family Income $75k - $110k$20,146
Family Income $110k+$20,110
