Chances of getting into Keene State College
Acceptance Rate
How hard is it to get into KSC and can I get accepted?
The acceptance rate at KSC is 91%. It ranks #12 in New Hampshire for lowest rate of acceptance. Keene State College is an easy school to get into with a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission requirements. Last year, 4,844 out of 5,343 applicants were admitted.
Keene State College typically accepts and attracts "B" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.07. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 15% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.
The KSC application fee is $50 and applications are due by Apr 1.
Test Optional
Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Keene State College. If you submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 94% of students submitted SAT scores and 7% submitted ACT scores for admission for the 2021/2022 academic year..
KSC SAT Scores
SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 25th | N/A |
| SAT Math 25th | N/A |
| SAT Composite 25th | N/A |
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 75th | N/A |
| SAT Math 75th | N/A |
| SAT Composite 75th | N/A |
| Average SAT Score | N/A |
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KSC ACT Scores
ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score
| ACT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 25th | N/A |
| ACT Math 25th | N/A |
| ACT Composite 25th | N/A |
| ACT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 75th | N/A |
| ACT Math 75th | N/A |
| ACT Composite 75th | N/A |
| Average ACT Score | N/A |
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KSC GPA
Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA
What GPA do you need to get into Keene State College?
Applicants need about average high school grades to get into KSC. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Keene State College was 3.07 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #8 in New Hampshire for highest average GPA. If your high school grades are above the average 3.07 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as KSC accepts 91% of all applicants.
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GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2021
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High School Class Rank
56% of Keene State College freshman were in the top half of their high school graduating class.
| High School Class Rank | Freshmen Within Range |
|---|---|
| Top 10% of class | 6% |
| Top 25% of class | 31% |
| Top 50% of class | 56% |
Applying
Admission Statistics
| Women | Men | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 3,177 | 2,166 | 5,343 |
| Accepted | 2,927 | 1,917 | 4,844 |
| Acceptance Rate | 92% | 89% | 91% |
| Enrolled | 417 | 320 | 737 |
| Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) | 14% | 17% | 15% |
Fall 2022 Application Deadline
Applications are Due
Days left to Apply
Applicants have 126 days left until the Fall 2022 term applications are due on Apr 1, 2023.
Application Fee
The cost for prospective students to apply to Keene State College is $50.
Application Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to Keene State College and what student information is used for admission decisions?
| Test Scores | Considered but not required |
| High School GPA | Required |
| High School Class Rank | Considered but not required |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Recommended |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Demonstration of Competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
Credits Accepted
| AP Credit | Yes |
| Dual Credit | Yes |
| Credit for Life Experiences | Yes |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=183062 IPEDS survey data for Keene State College.
FAQs
Does Keene State College prefer SAT or ACT?
94% of students submit their SAT scores to KSC. 7% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.
What is my chance of getting into Keene State College?
91% of those who apply are granted admission to KSC. Admission competition is and the college has unavailable admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.