New Jersey City University
private/Kean UniversityprivateMSCHE Advances Kean-NJCU Merger; Closing July 1, 2026
Key takeaways
- Expected close: Jul 1, 2026.
Deal value
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Per-share offer
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Premium
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Days to close
16d overdue
Jul 1, 2026
Term fee
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Announced
Apr 28, 2026
Preliminary Proxy
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Definitive Proxy
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Record date
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Shareholder vote
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Expected close
Jul 1, 2026
No shareholder vote required for this transaction.
Regulatory approvals
Closing conditions
- Completion of U.S. Department of Education's review (expected August 2026)
- Official closing on July 1, 2026
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The Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) has approved the merger of Kean University (acquirer) and New Jersey City University (target), marking a historic consolidation of New Jersey public higher education. The merger will officially close on July 1, 2026, when Kean acquires control of NJCU, with the combined institution serving approximately 24,500 students. Following completion of the U.S. Department of Education's review in August 2026, the Jersey City campus will formally operate as Kean Jersey City.