About Keene State College

Founded in 1909, Keene State College. is a Public college. Located in New Hampshire, which is a city setting in New Hampshire, the campus itself is Town. The campus is home to 4,165 full time undergraduate students, and 117 full time graduate students.

The Keene State College Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 15:1. There are 206 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Keene State College include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate82%
Application Deadline
Application Fee50
SAT Range880-1070
ACT Range18-24

Admissions at KSC are considered Less Selective, with ,20% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 19 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

68% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 23% were in the top quarter, and 5% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE Reviews

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Keene State College.

0%
“We”re apathetic”
25%
“We know about current events and vote”
63%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
13%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
40%
“Sometimes, but not often”
47%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
13%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
50%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
50%
“I feel extremely safe”
27%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
67%
“We bought the gear”
7%
“We live for the big game”
0%
“It”s not really our thing”
13%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
63%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
25%
“We”re a very artistic group”
13%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
63%
“They keep regular office hours”
25%
“They”re always available”
6%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
31%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
63%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
6%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
13%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
25%
“We only party on weekends”
56%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
6%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
38%
“There might be people who do”
44%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
13%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
0%
“We”re apathetic”
25%
“We know about current events and vote”
63%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
13%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
40%
“Sometimes, but not often”
47%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
13%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
50%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
50%
“I feel extremely safe”
27%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
67%
“We bought the gear”
7%
“We live for the big game”
0%
“It”s not really our thing”
13%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
63%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
25%
“We”re a very artistic group”
13%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
63%
“They keep regular office hours”
25%
“They”re always available”
6%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
31%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
63%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
6%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
13%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
25%
“We only party on weekends”
56%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
6%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
38%
“There might be people who do”
44%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
13%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    59 Students rated on-campus housing 3.2 stars. 12 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    51 Students rated off-campus housing 3.3 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    64 Students rated campus food 3.4 stars. 25 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    64 Students rated campus facilities 4.1 stars. 33 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    63 Students rated class size 4.3 stars. 49 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    63 Students rated school activities 4 stars. 32 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    64 Students rated local services 4.4 stars. 56 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    63 Students rated academics 3.8 stars. 35 % gave the school a 5.0.

Keene State College REVIEWS

What's your overall opinion of Keene State College?

19 Students rated Keene State College

Ellieanna - 01/30/2021

I started off at Keene State College as a transfer student. I was transferring from Manchester Community College to be with my boyfriend. The transfer process was super easy and all of the staff were super kind to me, even giving me extra scholarship money when I needed assistance. So if you're low on money, consider this school. It's not the cheapest but they will help you financially.

Joseph - 01/19/2020

Keene is a great environment for all people its smaller warming environment welcomes everyone. But the only downside is there isn't much to do off of campus because of the location. Although the food on campus is not very good, in my opinion it is very over rated but its not the end of the world.

Brittany - 12/01/2019

I transferred to keene at the beginning of my sophomore year and it is better than my past school experience. Some of the professors suck and i actually feel like many of mine don’t care if i pass or not, which can be common at all colleges. i wish there were more activities on campus and the activities were more logically planned, not in the middle of classes.

Tyler - 08/04/2019

If I had to review Keene State College as a whole I would say that it is a great School. Although this school is pricey compared to community colleges and local colleges from where I am from it is a great place where Community comes together and conquers the world one place at a time. Keene State College is a place where students come together and help out the environment and Community as a whole. Being a completely involved student I can also agree that there is a lot to do outside of the classroom.

Keene State College FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at Keene State College?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Keene State College is 82%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    Good schooling and great friends. I would definatly not transfer it was the best choice school for me.

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  3. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    Binge dringking, smmoking, partying until people passout, and lazy students!

    Read all 19 answers

  4. Describe the students at your school.

    The classmates at Keene State College are great, worldly, beautiful and accepting people that have a lot to offer the world, and with the opportunity of a great education from Keene State College, these people will do many great things.

    Read all 16 answers

  5. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    its teaching program.

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  6. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    I chose Keene State College because they have a fresh new start to an Architecture program, whereas my other choices for schools didn't have as much or any choice for architecture programs. The Architecture program here, I think, is pretty good. It has a lot of potential to grow over the years and I am glad to be apart of its program.

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  7. What's unique about your campus?

    I believe the best thing about Keene State College is the small class sizes. I'm not just a number to my professors, I'm a living, breathing person, who they've had the opportunity to get to know and genunienly care about.

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  8. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    Keene is a friendly party school, which appeals to students who didn't do well in highschool.

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  9. What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

    Well I knew this but you don't really know it until it happens to you that they do not guarantee upperclassman (not freshman) housing. So if you are a freshman you are fine but it you are not then you better cross your fingers. That you were not required to have an internship as a psychology major and you should!!!! I learned more my first year working in the field then I ever did in four years at school.

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  10. What's the most frustrating thing about your school?

    Apathetic students.

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  11. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    People who just want to dick around and party. There's a lot of drinking, but a pretty big emphasis on schoolwork. How much work you really have to do depends on your major.

    Read all 10 answers

  12. What kind of person should attend this school?

    The kind of people that should attend Keene State College should be the ones that want a valuable education from a school that is not crowded but not tiny either. They should also expect some one-on-one time with professors, an excellent range of on-campus employments, over 100 clubs and intramurals, and an all-around good time. If they want to have a memorable but hard working and well worth college experience, Keene State College is the place to be.

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  13. What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

    I tell them how impressed I am with the professors. They are very helpful and strive to get to know all their students on a first name basis.

    Read all 7 answers

  14. What are the most popular student activities/groups?

    There isn't anything I'd say is the MOST popular. But when people are involved in things they are really involved and love it 100{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c}.

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  15. What is the stereotype of students at your school? Is this stereotype accurate?

    that all we do is party, and that's not accurate

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  16. What are the academics like at your school?

    The academics in this school, are excellent in my opinion. There are so many interesting classes to choose from and the teachers are not too easy but not too hard when it comes to grading your work. I don't feel too overwhelmed with work, and if I am it would only be a little bit. Everyday, I surprise myself with how much I have achieved academically. Before college, I felt that I wouldn't be able to survive the workload, but thanks to all the academic support, I no longer have that worry.

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  17. What is your overall opinion of this school?

    I love my college and all it has to offer

    Read all 1 answers

  18. Where is the best place to get work done on campus?

    The library. There are plenty of work spaces here, including tables, desks/cubicles, couches, and private study rooms. Basically everything you need to study is available here. They have computers, printers, copiers, all the books you need, even a coffee machine!

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Student Body

Students

55%

female

45%

male

4,165

Total Undergrad Enrollment

117

Total Grad Students

64%

Out-Of-State

36%

In-State

N/A

International

Organizations

100

Student Organizations

2

Fraternities

5

Sororities

Housing

Yes

On-Campus Housing

50%

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
N/A
% Asian/Pacific Islander
1%
% Black or African-American
1%
% Hispanic/Latino
3%
% White or Caucasian
85%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

93% of students attending Keene State College receive some sort of financial aid. 26% were awarded federal grants. While 76% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$21,997

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$900

Books and Supplies

$10,390

Room and Board

33,287

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$14,683
$30 - $48K
$13,278
$48 - $75K
$17,351
$75 - $110K
$21,173
$110K & UP
$23,321

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