Keystone College

The college admitted 79% of all applicants in 2021. Out of 1,698 applications received in 2023, 1,337 students were offered admission.

Consult with Keystone College's admissions department for more information on applying.

Students who submit their applications to Keystone College for fall should hear back from Keystone College by September 15.

Keystone College Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here's an overiew of some of Keystone College's admissions stats.

Keystone College 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.0
Admissions Test Policy	Not optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	40%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	1%
Waitlist	No

Keystone College Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Keystone College.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	–	–
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	No	–	–

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Considering Applying Early to Keystone College?

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Keystone College does not offer early decision or early action.

➡️ See a list of some top colleges that accept significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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Transferring to Keystone College

For more information on transferring to Keystone College, contact the school directly.

For Students Waitlisted to Keystone College

Keystone College has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What's Most Important for Getting Into Keystone College?

Colleges consider a range of factors when deciding who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college decides which factors are they consider most important in the admissions process. When creating 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 put the most emphasis on the admissions factors where you shine.

Admissions Factors at Keystone College

Curious about the factors that are considered by Keystone 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
Academic GPA	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Character/Personal Qualities	Important
Interview	Important
Talent/Ability	Important
Alumni/ae Relations	Considered
Class Rank	Considered
Application Essay	Considered
Extracurricular Activities	Considered
Recommendation(s)	Considered
Standardized Test Scores	Considered
Volunteer Work	Considered
Work Experience	Considered
Level of Applicant's Interest	Considered
First Generation	Considered

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

Keystone College 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to Keystone College, all applicants must submit the following items. Make sure to check in with Keystone College's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Written Essay or Personal Statement	–	–	–	–
Interview	–	–	–	–
Other Requirements	–	–	–	art portfolio for visual arts and art education
Transcript of High School Record	–	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Keystone College?

Students admitted to Keystone College have an average unweighted GPA of 3.0.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects 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

Keystone College does not have a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2021, 40% of Keystone College's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 1% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for Keystone College?

To be competitive with other Keystone College applicants, you should aim to earn between 880 and 1080 (or higher!) on the SAT. At Keystone College 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1080 and 25% of scored lower than 880, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Keystone College students scored 580 or higher and 75% of students scored 440 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Keystone College students scored 510 or higher, and 75% scored a 440 or higher.

To be most competitive at Keystone College, you should strive to earn between 20 and 27 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 27 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Keystone College's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 27, and three out of four students scored lower than 27 on the ACT.

A 20 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Keystone College students. Only one out of every four students scored below 20.

More Information on Transferring to Keystone College

For transfer students wishing to start in the fall, the deadline to apply is August 1.

Transfer students can enroll in Keystone College during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Spring Term

• Summer Term

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Keystone College Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Keystone College?

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

Does Keystone College accept transfer credits?

✅ Keystone College accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Keystone College accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES

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

✅ Keystone College accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Keystone College?

✅ Keystone College is not test optional.

What is Keystone College's acceptance rate?

✅ Keystone College's acceptance rate is 79%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Keystone College?

❌ Keystone College does not offer early decision.

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