Keystone College

  • 3/10 Overall Rating
  • 4 Year
  • La Plume, PA
  • 4.0 1 review
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Overview

Total enrollment

952
Keystone College overview
Keystone College overview
  • Size Small
  • Status Non-profit
  • Housing Yes
  • Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Keystone College is situated on a 276-acre rural campus in La Plume, Pennsylvania, approximately 15 miles northwest of Scranton in the Endless Mountains region. Originally founded in 1868 as Keystone Academy, the institution evolved from a preparatory school to a junior college in 1934 and achieved four-year college status in 1995. The campus features a mix of historic and modern buildings, including the President's House which dates to the 19th century, alongside an environmental learning center and woodland trails. Keystone offers bachelor's and associate degrees with notable programs in environmental science, forensic biology, and sport and recreation management. The college maintains a residential campus with several dormitory options and competes in NCAA Division III athletics as the Giants.

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Ratings

Keystone College is rated within the lower 27% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 3 out of 10.

  • Overall Rating
    3 out of 10
  • Academics
    3 out of 10
  • Resources
    4 out of 10
  • Outcomes
    3 out of 10
  • Value
    1 out of 10
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Admissions

Admission Standards

Extremely Easy
Keystone College admission standards
  • SAT (enrolled mid-50) 910/1130
  • GPA 3.0

Acceptance Rate

84.8%
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  • Applications Due -
  • Enrollment Rate 10.8%
  • Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$18,300
Costs for Keystone College
Fee Cost
Tuition $18,300
Books and Supplies $680
Other Fees $2,500
Room and Board $12,600
Budget for Other Expenses $2,600
Total One Year Cost $36,680
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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$33,400 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

39% within 6 years
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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Keystone College are Business, Education, and Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting. 20% of students major in Business, 12% in Education, and 11% in Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting.

  • Business 20%
  • Education 12%
  • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting 11%
  • General Studies 10%
  • Visual and Performing Arts 7%
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Last updated: August 2026