School Information

61.9
Total Cost $20,428
Total Enrollment 5,356
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 18 : 1

Keene State College

http://www.keene.edu
229 Main Street, Keene, New Hampshire 03435-1506
(603) 352-1909

Keene State College prepares promising students to think critically and creatively, to engage in active citizenship, and to pursue meaningful work. As the public liberal arts college of New Hampshire, we offer an enriching campus community and achieve academic excellence through the integration of teaching, learning, scholarship, and service.

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Public
Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Air Force)
Teacher certification
Distance learning opportunities
Study abroad
Weekend/evening college
Student Services Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Credit for life experiences
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Not applicable
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
Campus Setting Town: Distant
Disability Services Student
 
School Costs

At Keene State College, 81.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 44.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $4,891), and 63% receive loans ($6,237 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $8,444. Off campus it is around $6,826.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Keene State College is $14,346 per year.

Yearly Tuition
Keene State College Tuition Costs
Tuition Undergrad in State $9,334
Tuition Undergrad Out of State $17,504
Tuition Graduate in State $7,000
Tuition Graduate Out of State $15,170
Living Costs
Keene State College Total Costs
Total Expense in State on Campus $20,428
Total Expense Out of State On Campus $28,598
Total Expense In State Off Campus $19,010
Total Expense in State off Campus With Family $12,184
Total Expense Out of State Off Campus $27,180
Total Expense Out of State Off Campus With Familhy $20,354
 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 4,997 people applied to Keene State College. Of the applicants, 71.0% were admitted (63.0% male & 77.0% female ) and 34.0% accepted (33.0% male and 34.0% female)

Of the 5,235 undergraduate students at Keene State College, 7.0% are part-time. A majority (92.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 93.0% of the 121 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     45.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     79.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     30.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     57.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     58.0%
 
Admissions
Admissions Office Phone 800-572-1909
Admissions Office Email kscadmissions@keene.edu
Admissions Office Address 229 Main St. Keene, New Hampshire 03435
Admissions Website http://admissions.keene.edu/ (find financial aid info here)
Application Website http://www.keene.edu/admissions/forms.cfm
Application Fee $40

In order to be accepted to Keene State College, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • Formal demonstration of competencies
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
Keene State College SAT SCORES
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 450
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 550
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 450
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 550
SAT Writing (25th Percentile) 450
SAT Writing (75th Percentile) 540
 
Keene State College Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Architecture and related services 25
Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD) 25
Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies 4
American/United States Studies/Civilization 4
Biological and biomedical sciences 12
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 12
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 88
Business Administration and Management, General 88
Communication, journalism, and related programs 61
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 39
Journalism 22
Computer and information sciences and support services 2 22
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other 1
Computer and Information Sciences, General 2 21
Education 10 165 55
Biology Teacher Education 1 1
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services 5
Curriculum and Instruction 11
Early Childhood Education and Teaching 9 2
Educational Leadership and Administration, General 1 1
Elementary Education and Teaching 1 80 15
English/Language Arts Teacher Education 1 10 1
French Language Teacher Education 1
History Teacher Education 13
Mathematics Teacher Education 8 1
Music Teacher Education 12
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 13
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education 3 2
Social Science Teacher Education 6
Social Studies Teacher Education 1 5
Spanish Language Teacher Education 2
Special Education and Teaching, General 7
Special Education and Teaching, Other 6 10
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education 1
Engineering technologies/technicians 87
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other 8
Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician 79
English language and literature/letters 35
English Language and Literature, General 35
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 7
French Language and Literature 2
Spanish Language and Literature 5
Health professions and related clinical sciences 15 30
Athletic Training/Trainer 7
Dietetics/Dietitian (RD) 21
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling 15 2
History 22
American History (United States) 11
European History 8
History, General 3
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 15
General Studies 15
Mathematics and statistics 10
Applied Mathematics, Other 7
Mathematics, General 3
Multi/interdisciplinary studies 12
Biological and Physical Sciences 1
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 11
Natural resources and conservation 14
Environmental Studies 14
Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies 25
Health and Physical Education, General 25
Physical sciences 10
Chemistry, General 7
Geology/Earth Science, General 3
Psychology 118
Clinical Psychology 64
Counseling Psychology 0
Developmental and Child Psychology 15
Experimental Psychology 2
Psychology, General 26
Social Psychology 11
Social sciences 103
Economics, General 15
Geography 23
Political Science and Government, General 0
Social Sciences, General 16
Sociology 49
Visual and performing arts 95
Acting 7
Cinematography and Film/Video Production 30
Commercial and Advertising Art 24
Dance, General 3
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 0
Film/Cinema Studies 3
Fine/Studio Arts, General 11
Music History, Literature, and Theory 3
Music Performance, General 5
Music Theory and Composition 4
Music, Other 2
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology 3
 
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