Keene State College
Keene State College is a 4-year public liberal arts college in southwest New Hampshire and a member of the University System of New Hampshire. Keene State confers bachelor’s degrees in over 40 academic fields of study. Throughout the school year, Keene State hosts several annual events including a student film festival, seminars in children’s literature, and the New Hampshire State Geographic Bee. For students interested in the fine and performing arts, the Keene State campus hosts the Thorne-Sagendorph Art Gallery and Redfern Arts Center featuring both touring and student productions.
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Regular Decision | April 1 | May 1 |
| Spring Regular Decision | December 1 |
Rolling Admissions
The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.
Admitted Student Stats
7%
Submitting ACT
94%
Submitting SAT
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Master's
Total Number of Students
2,872
Total Number of Undergrads
2,737
Classroom Sizes
0
100
53%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
59%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
15:1
US National: 21:1Tuition, Cost & Aid
Key Financial Stats
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $14,638 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $25,547 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $13,534 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 |
Aid & Grants
0
100
72%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
25%
Average Aid Per Year
$10,085
25%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,813
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$8,418
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
69%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$9,390
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$26,000
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$260
Majors
Majors Overview
Majors
81
Most Popular Majors
- Education, general
- Occupational safety and health technology/technician
- Psychology, general
- Art/art studies, general
- Business administration and management, general
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Student Organizations
59
Size of Town
Suburb or town
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Yes
Housing
0
100
59%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
Yes
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Owls
School Colors
red and white
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Top 5 Cities
Boston
New York
Hartford
Springfield
Portland
Employed
6 mos. after graduation
78%
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$45,804
What Students Are Saying
Keene State College is expanding opportunities for current and future students with the new nursing program. The program is half way through its second year and making great progress! The classes are exceptional and the teachers are all involved, dedicated, and professional.
Alicia from Dunstable, MA
It makes the transition from high school to college easier. It gives you a family away from home. Everyone is welcoming and wants to help you succeed.
Mikayla from Mansfield Center, CT
Beautiful campus, accessible (and free!) printers, wonderful library. The staff is attentive and caring, and very passionate about what they teach. There's so many ways to get involved on campus, and the Integrative Studies program gives a chance to meet many people and professors, and generate new interests!
Mariah from Nashua, NH
Keene, NH is a great place to be. Everything is pretty close together, shopping, food, library... and it is a safe area. I go into Keene very often since I live in the next town over and I definitely would recommend Keene State College.
Christina
Home to the Redfern Arts Center and a really good theatre and dance department.
Nestled in a quaint New England town the campus is really beautiful at night.
With a dedicated student involvement committee there is always something fun going on, did I mention Sizzlers?
Nestled in a quaint New England town the campus is really beautiful at night.
With a dedicated student involvement committee there is always something fun going on, did I mention Sizzlers?
Ellen from Bartlett, IL
Quaint
Underrated
Negative reviews are from lazy picky drunks that are angry with their lack of success
Underrated
Negative reviews are from lazy picky drunks that are angry with their lack of success
Crystal from Sutton, MA
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