Keene State College
- 5/10 Overall Rating
- 4 Year
- Keene, NH
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Overview
Total enrollment
2,848- Location Keene, New Hampshire
- Website keene.edu
- Type Public 4 Year
- Setting Distant Town
- Size Small
- Status Non-profit
- 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
KSC is rated within the lower 41% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10.
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Overall Rating5 out of 10
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Academics4 out of 10
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Resources5 out of 10
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Outcomes5 out of 10
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Value3 out of 10
Rankings
Rankings for Keene State College within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
Admissions
Admission Standards
- GPA 3.1
Acceptance Rate
- Applications Due Dec 1, 2026
- Enrollment Rate 14.5%
- Application Fee $0
Applicant Competition Very Low
Annual Cost to Attend
New Hampshire Resident Tuition
$14,784Out of State Resident Tuition
$26,840Breakdown
- Tuition $14,784
- Books and Supplies $1,000
- Other Fees $3,030
- Room and Board $13,766
- Budget for Other Expenses $1,500
- Total One Year Cost $34,080
- Tuition $26,840
- Books and Supplies $1,000
- Other Fees $3,030
- Room and Board $13,766
- Budget for Other Expenses $1,500
- Total One Year Cost $46,136
Student Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
Popular majors at Keene State College are Education, Psychology, and Social Sciences. 16% of students major in Education, 11% in Psychology, and 11% in Social Sciences.
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Education 16%
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Psychology 11%
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Social Sciences 11%
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Communication 10%
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Visual and Performing Arts 8%
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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=183062.
GPA calculator: Keene State College GPA calculator.
Last updated: August 2026