Keystone College

Keystone College Overview

Keystone College is a private, nonprofit school in the rural setting of La Plume, Pennsylvania. Keystone College was founded in 1868 and the school enrolls around 1,386 students a year, which includes 1,324 undergraduates. Keystone College ensures on-campus housing for students. Most students live in off campus housing.Regular decision applicants for Fall 2023 should hear from Keystone College by September 15.

There are many ways for students to get involved at Keystone College!

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

Interested in journalism or communications? Keystone College students can write for the campus newspaper, host a radio show or be a producer for the student-run television channel.

There are no fraternities or sororities at Keystone College, so it might be a good choice if you're not interested in Greek life.

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

Is Keystone College a Good School?

Different people have different ideas about what makes a "good" school. Admissions difficulty, admitted student statistics, tuition, and financial aid can all provide a sense of how selective a school is.

Let's take a closer look at these areas to get a better view of what Keystone College offers and if the college could be the right college for you.

Keystone College Acceptance Rate 2022

The acceptance rate at Keystone College is 79%. Last year, 1,698 students applied to Keystone College and 1,337 were admitted.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Keystone College

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

About 68% of students who start at Keystone College return the next year. Around 44% of students who started at Keystone 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 Outlook Keystone College Graduates

Job placement statistics for recent graduates can give you a sense of the return on investment a school offers.

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

Tuition and Financial Aid at Keystone College

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

For information on Keystone College's financial aid options for first-year students, check with the school directly.

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

Some financial aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA early. 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 Keystone College.

Based on this information, is Keystone College the school for you? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may not be the right school for another! So ask yourself: Is Keystone College a good school for you?

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Where is Keystone College?

Keystone College is located in the rural setting of La Plume, Pennsylvania.

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