Keene State College

Keene State College Overview

Keene State College is a public, state school in the small town setting of Keene, New Hampshire. Keene State College was founded in 1909 and the school now enrolls around 3,104 students per year, including 2,968 undergrad students. Keene State College offers on-campus housing for up to 1,863 students. The majority of students live on campus, and first year-students are required to live in campus housing. On the weekends, about 65% of students stay on-campus and participate in campus events and social life.

📆 Mark your calendar! The final application deadline for Fall 2023 is December 1.

Student Involvement at Keene State College

Love music or performing? Sing in a chorus or perform with one of Keene State College's theater groups.

Are you interested in journalism and communications? Keene State College students can write for the campus newspaper, host a radio show or be a producer for the student-run television channel.

Interested in Greek life? Keene State College has fraternities and sororities.

Planning to play sports? Keene State College has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Keene State College on the Student Life page.

2022 Keene State College Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Overall Acceptance Rate	88%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA not offered
Average GPA	3.1
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	16%
In-State Tuition	$11,754
Out-of-State	$22,663
Percent of Need Met	72%
Average First-Year Financial Aid Package	$15,095

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Is Keene State College a Good School?

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There is no one way to define a "good" college or university. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how competitive an institution is.

Let's take a closer look at these factors to get a better view of what Keene State College offers and if it might be the right college for you.

2022 Acceptance Rate for Keene State College

It is moderately difficult to get into Keene State College. The university admitted 88% of all applicants in 2022. Out of 4,796 applications received in 2022, 4,225 students were offered admission.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Keene State College

Retention refers to the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. Retention measures how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Around 75% of students who start at Keene State College return the next year. Around 60% of students who started at Keene State College earn their Bachelor's degrees within six years. The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outcomes for Keene State College Grads

Job placement rates after graduation and average starting salaries can all give important clues about the value of a degree from a specific school.

Check with Keene State College directly, for information on any information on starting salaries for recent grads.

Keene State College's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students.

Keene State College's endowment was valued at $54.6 million in 2022, compared to a national average of $905 million.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Keene State College

Tuition is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

Keene State College meets 72% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. The average financial aid package for a full-time, first-year student is around $15,095 a year.

Students in the class of 2022 who had taken out student loans graduated with an average of $41,661 of debt. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2023-2024 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2022

Some aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA asap. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! You should never have to pay to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), so be very wary of anyone asking you for money.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Keene State College.

Based on this information, how does Keene State College sound? Remember, the best school for one person may be a terrible fit for someone else! So ask yourself: Is Keene State College a good school for you?

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Where is Keene State College?

Keene State College is located in the small town setting of Keene, New Hampshire.

If you are interested in seeing Keene State College for yourself, be sure to plan a visit! The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 91 to Keene, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Bradley International.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Keene State College and Keene are like without leaving home.

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