Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Keene, New Hampshire |
| Online | keene.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Distant Town |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Located in Keene, New Hampshire, Keene State College is a small four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 4,796 prospective students applied, and 4,225 were granted admission. Of those admitted 749 enrolled in the school. 2,900 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 200 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $11,754 plus fees of $2,884. KSC is ranked 626 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
Ratings
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Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
KSC is rated within the lower 46% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Keene State College within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#626 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#216 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#4 in Best Colleges in New Hampshire
#2 in Best Public Colleges in New Hampshire
#12 in Best Value Colleges in New Hampshire
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 970/1170 |
| ACT | 24/25 |
| GPA | 3.1 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Apr 1, 2023 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $50 |
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Annual Cost to Attend
New Hampshire Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $900 |
| Other Fees | $2,884 |
| Room and Board | $13,196 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,250 |
| Total One Year Cost | $29,984 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $900 |
| Other Fees | $2,884 |
| Room and Board | $13,196 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,250 |
| Total One Year Cost | $40,340 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Education | 16% |
| Psychology | 11% |
| Social Sciences | 11% |
| Communication | 10% |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 8% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=183062 IPEDS survey data for Keene State College.
Current students may use the Keene State College GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.