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Keene State College

Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale Town: Distant
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Common app member Yes
Dormitory capacity 2,058
Student to faculty ratio 15 to 1
Acceptance rate 88%
Students retention rate 75%
On-time graduation rate 60%

Located in Keene, New Hampshire, Keene State is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 88% indicates that Keene State is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Keene State College is accredited by the New England Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

Keene State boasts an impressive student retention rate of 75% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 75% and 72%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: New England Commission on Higher Education
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

88.1%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$14,638

Cost of attendance at Keene State College in 2022 for students from New Hampshire.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New Hampshire's average $14,334
National average $8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$24,994

Cost of attendance at Keene State College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New Hampshire's average $25,926
National average $18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 99 of freshman students at Keene State College received on average $9,531 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$9,531
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 207 28% $4,384 $907,438
Other Federal Grant 459 62% $3,108 $1,426,703
State Grant/Scholarships 103 14% $1,588 $163,526
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 730 99% $7,352 $5,367,199
Total Grant & Scholarships 730 99% $9,531 $6,957,428

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Keene State College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Keene State College students is 59.9%. Female students graduated at a rate of 59.2%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 60.8%.

59.9%

  • asian 53.3% 8 students
  • African American 41.7% 5 students
  • white 61.7% 490 students
  • unknown 56.5% 13 students
  • hispanic 44.2% 19 students
  • Mixed Race 54.6% 12 students

Sport Conferences

  • Baseball Little East Conference
  • Basketball Little East Conference
  • Track and Cross Country Little East Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Keene State College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Keene State College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational
  • Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Army
  • ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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