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Tuition

$13,576

$20,476

not including room and board

in-state out-of-state More Financial Details

Moderately Selective

70%

acceptance rate

Accepted 4,689
Declined + 1,982
Total Received 6,671
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Public

5,206

undergraduate students

134

graduate students

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Lists & Rankings

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undergraduateRatios

44%

56%

male

female

1  :  18

teacher

students

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SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshman in each score range

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700-800
1%
600-699
10%
500-599
40%
400-499
42%
300-399
7%
600-699
11%
500-599
40%
400-499
42%
300-399
7%
600-699
10%
500-599
41%
400-499
42%
300-399
7%
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Most Popular Majors

  1. Education
  2. Safety
  3. Clinical Psychology
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Keene, NH

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School Facts

Keene State College, founded in 1909, is a public coeducational institution. Its 150-acre campus is located in Keene, 50 miles from Manchester and 90 miles from Boston.

Public/private Public
Campus Enrollment 5,340
Established in 1909
Coeducational Coeducational College, Founded Coeducational College
Accredited by ADiA (American Dietetic Association)
CAAHEP (Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs)
NASM (National Association of Schools of Music)
NCATE (National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education)
NEASC (New England Assn. of Schools and Colleges)

Codes

SAT 3472
ACT 2510

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Keene, NH

150-acre campus in Keene (population: 23,409), 50 miles from Manchester and 90 miles from Boston; training center in Manchester. Served by air and bus; major airport serves Windsor Locks, CT (75 miles); train serves Brattleboro, VT (15 miles). School operates transportation to parking lot.

Keene State College
229 Main Street
Keene, NH 03435

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Campus Life

yes
Housing available
54%
Percent of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
95%
Percent of freshman that live in campus-owned housing
yes
Alchohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age

Greek Life

 
2 fraternities 3% of male students
 
5 sororities 3% of female students

% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
5%
Top 1/4
23%
Top 1/2
68%
Bottom 1/2
32%
Bottom 1/4
6%
SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshman in each score range

reading math writing
700-800
1%
600-699
10%
500-599
40%
400-499
42%
300-399
7%
600-699
11%
500-599
40%
400-499
42%
300-399
7%
600-699
10%
500-599
41%
400-499
42%
300-399
7%

Admissions Facts

Application fee $40
Common application accepted yes
Application deadline April 1
School has early decision program no
School has early action program no
Admissions interview
(required or recommended)		 Required/GED accepted
SAT/ACT requirements SAT Subject Tests Not used
SAT or ACT Required

Admissions Factors

Very Important

Secondary school record

Important

Essay
Recommendations
Standardized test scores

Considered

Alumni/ae relationship
Character/ personal qualities
Class rank
Extracurricular activities
Minority affiliation
Particular talent/ability
Volunteer Work
Work Experience

Not Considered

Geographical residence
Interview
Religious affiliation/commitment
State residency

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Moderately Selective

70%

acceptance rate

Accepted 4,689
Declined + 1,982
Total Received 6,671

Admissions Contact

Margaret Richmond
Director of Admissions
P: 603 358-2276
F: 603 358-2767
admissions@keene.edu

Cost

in-state out-of-state
Tuition $10,410
Room 5,890
Board 2,872
Additional fees 2,366
Books & supplies 800
Total $22,338
Average Financial Aid - 9,656
Total with Avg. Aid $12,682

Financial Aid

70%

Of students' needs
were fully met

$9,656

Average financial aid

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Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $4,478,271
State $728,761
Institutional $5,145,341
Other external $849,955
Total $11,202,328

Non-need-based

Federal
State $9,500
Institutional $2,544,453
Other external $709,525
Total $3,263,478

Financial Aid Deadline

FAFSA
March 1

Required Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA

Other

Financial Aid Office

P: 603 358-2280
F: 603 358-2794
financialaid@keene.edu

Financial Aid Officer

Patricia Blodgett
Director of Financial Aid
finaid@keene.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
baseball
basketball
cross-country
field hockey
lacrosse
soccer
softball
swimming
track and field (indoor)
track and field (outdoor)
volleyball

Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
Little East Conference (Division III)
Mascot
Owls
School colors
red and white

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Athletics Right Now

Club Sports - Men's

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Fencing, Ice Hockey, Rugby, Soccer Ultimate Frisbee

Club Sports - Women's

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Fencing, Ice Hockey, Rugby, Soccer, Ultimate Frisbee

Intramural/Recreational Sports

2-Person Shootout, 3-On-3 Basketball, 3-Point Shootout, Badminton, Basketball, Bowling, Dodgeball, Flag Football, Floor Hockey, H.O.R.S.E., Home Run Derby, Horseshoes, Indoor Soccer; Innertube Water Polo, Kickball, Mini Golf, Pickleball, Racquetball, Sand Volleyball, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball, Water Basketball, Wiffle Ball

Athletic Directors

John Ratliff (men's)
Athletic Director
email

Lynne Andrews (women's)
email

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Applied Computer Science
Architecture
Art
Athletic Training
Biology
Chemical Dependency
Chemistry
Chemistry/Physics
Communication
Computer Mathematics
Economics
Education
Engineering
English
Environmental Studies
Film Studies
French
General Studies
Geography
Geology
Health Science
History
Individualized Major
Journalism
Management
Mathematics
Mathematics for Elementary Teachers
Mathematics/Physics
Music
Music Education
Music Performance
Physical Education
Political Science
Psychology
Safety
Social Science
Sociology
Spanish
Technology Studies
Theatre/Dance

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Education
  2. Safety
  3. Clinical Psychology

Programs Offered

  • Certificate programs
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Self-designed majors

Cooperative Education Programs

  • Business
  • Computer Science
  • Humanities
  • Natural Science
  • Social/Behavioral Science
  • Technologies

5,340

total students

52%

48%

in-state

out-of-state

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Undergraduate

97%

5,206
students

Female
56%
2,912

Male
44%
2,294

Graduate

3%

134
students

Female
70%
94

Male
30%
40

undergraduateFull-time

94%

4,904
students

Female
57%
2,763

Male
43%
2,141

undergraduatePart-time

6%

302
students

Female
50%
149

Male
50%
153

Student Break-down

< 1%
Nonresident aliens
< 1%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
2%
Hispanic/Latino
87%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
5%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
< 1%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Admissions

60%

Transfer applicants accepted

62%

Applicants accepted who enroll

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements College GPA: 2.00
High school transcript Required of All
College transcript(s) Required of All
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Required of All
Interview Not Required/Recommended
Standardized test scores Required of Some
Essay or personal statement Required of All

Transfer Application Deadlines

Fall: April 1

Spring: December 1

Transfer Credits

Minimum transfers must complete

30

credits

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Birth control
  • Career
  • Military
  • Minority student
  • Older student
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Religious
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Reading
  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Co-op education
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Other
  • Resume assistance

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Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

98%

Additional services

  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Women's Center

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Braille services
  • Interpreters for hearing-impaired
  • Note-taking services
  • Reader services
  • Special housing
  • Talking books
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors

Internation Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 4
Countries most often represented Ecuador
England
France
Japan
Special services offered for international applicants ESL program/classes
International student center
Special orientation

International Student Contact

Skye Stephenson
Director of National/International Exchange
603 358-2348
exchange@keene.edu

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