Overview
Enrollment
| Location | La Plume, Pennsylvania |
| Online | keystone.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Large Suburban |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus 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.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
Keystone College is rated within the lower 26% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 3 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Keystone College within the 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#979 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#574 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#79 in Best Colleges in Pennsylvania
#60 in Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania
#91 in Best Value Colleges in Pennsylvania
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 910/1130 |
| GPA | 3.0 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $500 |
| Other Fees | $2,500 |
| Room and Board | $12,400 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,600 |
| Total One Year Cost | $33,350 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 20% |
| Education | 12% |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting | 11% |
| General Studies | 10% |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 7% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=213303 IPEDS survey data for Keystone College.
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Last updated February 24, 2025