School Information

49.8
Total Enrollment 1,691
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 10 : 1

Keystone College

http://www.keystone.edu
One College Green, La Plume, Pennsylvania 18440-0200
(570) 945-8000

The mission of the CAH division is to promote excellence within Communication Arts and Humanities by educating students who will be able to apply theory to shape real world situations, both interpersonal and societal, through appropriate communication and life skills. The mission includes, but is not limited to, appropriate mastery of written, verbal, presentation, and technological skills, combined with sensitive and appropriate personal and interpersonal decision making, all leading to a well-educated graduate.

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Private not-for-profit
Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army, Air Force)
Teacher certification
Distance learning opportunities
Study abroad
Weekend/evening college
Student Services Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
On-campus day care for students' children
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 Less than one year certificate
One but less than two years certificate
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Campus Setting Rural: Fringe
Disability Services Student 3% or less
 
School Costs

At Keystone College, 98.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 91.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $10,307), and 73% receive loans ($9,243 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $8,760. Off campus it is around $7,728.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Keystone College is $13,496 per year.

 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 833 people applied to Keystone College. Of the applicants, 95.0% were admitted (93.0% male & 97.0% female ) and 36.0% accepted (36.0% male and 37.0% female)

Of the 1,641 undergraduate students at Keystone College, 22.0% are part-time. A majority (75.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 66.0% of the 50 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     83.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     61.0%
Part Time Retention Rates     67.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     30.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     46.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     46.0%
 
Admissions
Yearly Application Deadline July 1 December 15
Admissions Office Phone 1-877-4COLLEGE 1-570-945-8111
Admissions Office Email admissions@keystone.edu
Admissions Office Address One College Green LaPlume, PA 18440
Admissions Transfer URL http://www.keystone.edu/admissions/applicationprocess/transfer.dot
Admissions Website http://www.keystone.edu/admissions/ (find financial aid info here)
Application Fee $30

In order to be accepted to Keystone College, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
Keystone College SAT SCORES
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 380
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 470
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 380
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 480
SAT Writing (25th Percentile) 370
SAT Writing (75th Percentile) 460
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 17
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 18
ACT English (25th Percentile) 14
ACT English (75th Percentile) 19
ACT Math (25th Percentile) 15
ACT Math (75th Percentile) 17
 
Keystone 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 0
Landscape Architecture (BS, BSLA, BLA, MSLA, MLA, PhD) 0
Biological and biomedical sciences 0
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other 0
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 21 63
Accounting 15
Accounting and Related Services, Other 1
Business/Commerce, General 16 48
Hospitality Administration/Management, Other 4
Human Resources Management and Services, Other 0
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General 0
Communication, journalism, and related programs 3 23
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 23
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other 3 0
Computer and information sciences and support services 3 16
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other 3
Computer/Info Tech Services Administration & Management, Other
Information Technology 16
Education 11 10 45
Art Teacher Education 1 8
Elementary Education and Teaching 5 24
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching 2 1
Mathematics Teacher Education 2 1
Social Studies Teacher Education 1 3
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other 10 8
Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 0
Child Care Provider/Assistant 0
Health professions and related clinical sciences 5
Allied Health Diagnostic/Intervention/Treatment Professions, Oth 5
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other 0
Nursing, Other 0
Occupational Therapy/Therapist 0
Physical Therapy/Therapist 0
Pre-Nursing Studies 0
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 8
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other 1
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 7
Multi/interdisciplinary studies 13
Natural Sciences 13
Natural resources and conservation 2 4
Environmental Studies 4
Forestry, Other 0
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management 2
Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies 3 23
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies, Other 0 0
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 3 23
Personal and culinary services 9
Culinary Arts and Related Services, Other
Culinary Arts/Chef Training 9
Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager 0
Public administration and social service professions 0
Human Services, General 0
Security and protective services 2 42
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 1
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 2 41
Social sciences 12
Social Sciences, General 12
Visual and performing arts 6 10
Art/Art Studies, General 6
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other 10
 
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