Keene State College

Keene State College is moderately difficult to get into. Keene State College admitted 90% of all applicants in 2022. Last year, 4,487 students applied to Keene State College and 4,017 were admitted.

If you are considering submitting an application to Keene State College, the regular decision application deadline is April 1 and the fee for the application costs $50.

Keene State College Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here is an overiew of some of Keene State College's admissions stats.

Keene State College 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.2
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	5.4%
Mean SAT Score	1065
Admissions Test Policy	Test Optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	18%
Waitlist	No

Keene State College Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Keene State College.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	–	–
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	No	–	–
Regular Decision	Yes	4 1	–

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Considering Applying Early to Keene State College?

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Keene State College does not offer early decision or early action.

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Transferring to Keene State College

Transfer student admissions is moderately difficult.

For Students Waitlisted to Keene State College

Keene State College has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What Does Keene State College Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when determining who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college decides which factors are are most important when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that prioritize the areas where you shine.

Admissions Factors at Keene State College

Wondering what factors are considered by Keene State College during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Application Essay	Important
Recommendation(s)	Important
Academic GPA	Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Important
Character/Personal Qualities	Considered
Class Rank	Considered
Extracurricular Activities	Considered
Racial/Ethnic Status	Considered
Standardized Test Scores	Considered
Talent/Ability	Considered
Volunteer Work	Considered
Work Experience	Considered
Level of Applicant's Interest	Considered
First Generation	Considered

Make sure to check with Keene State College for more information on admission factors.

Keene State College Application Requirements

To apply to Keene State College, all applicants must submit the following items. Double check with Keene State College's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Letter(s) of Recommendation	–	1	–	–
Transcript(S) of College Record	–	–	–	–
Statement of Good Standing From Prior Institution(S)	–	–	–	–
Written Essay or Personal Statement	√	–	–	–
Transcript of High School Record	√	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Keene State College?

Students admitted to Keene State College have an average unweighted GPA of 3.2.

Out of all students that were admitted, 31.2% submitted a class rank. At Keene State College 5.4% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 21.7% were in the top 25% and 60.2% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At Keene State College, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	1.5%
3.75 and 3.99	11.9%
3.50 and 3.74	14.5%
3.25 and 3.49	20.3%
3.00 and 3.24	17.5%
2.50 and 2.9	24.9%
2.00 and 2.49	9.3%

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to Keene State College directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Keene State College is a test optional school. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 18% of Keene State College's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application.

What is a Good SAT Score for Keene State College?

To be competitive with other Keene State College applicants, you should aim to earn between 940 and 1170 (or higher!) on the SAT. At Keene State College 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1170 and 25% of scored lower than 940, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.The mean composite SAT score for a Keene State College student is 1065.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Keene State College students scored 570 or higher and 75% of students scored 480 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Keene State College students scored 600 or higher, and 75% scored a 480 or higher.

More Information on Transferring to Keene State College

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to Keene State College. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in Keene State College during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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Keene State College Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Keene State College?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Keene State College.

Does Keene State College accept transfer credits?

✅ Keene State College accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Keene State College accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES • Life Long Learning Credit

Does Keene State College accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

❌ Keene State College does not accept International Baccalaureate credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Keene State College?

❌ No, Keene State College is test optional, so you can decide whether to send your ACT or SAT scores. If you have higher than average scores, you may want to send them. If you scored lower than a school's average, you may want not want to include them in your application.

What is Keene State College's acceptance rate?

✅ Keene State College has an acceptance rate of 90%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Keene State College?

❌ Keene State College does not offer early decision.

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