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 |
Keene State College is a public liberal arts institution located in Keene, New Hampshire, a small city in the Monadnock Region approximately 90 miles northwest of Boston. The campus, established in 1909 as a teacher training school, features a mix of traditional brick buildings and modern facilities spread across 170 acres. The college maintains a primarily undergraduate focus, offering bachelor's degrees through its School of Arts, Education, and Humanities; School of Sciences, Sustainability, and Health; and School of Professional and Graduate Studies. Notable academic programs include education, safety and occupational health applied sciences, and sustainable product design and innovation. The majority of students live on campus in traditional residence halls or suite-style housing, particularly during their first two years.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
KSC is rated within the lower 42% 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 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#746 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#262 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#4 in Best Colleges in New Hampshire
#2 in Best Public Colleges in New Hampshire
#11 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 | Dec 1, 2024 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
New Hampshire Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Other Fees | $2,956 |
| Room and Board | $13,860 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,500 |
| Total One Year Cost | $31,070 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Other Fees | $2,956 |
| Room and Board | $13,860 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,500 |
| Total One Year Cost | $42,546 |
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.
Last updated February 24, 2025