Keene State College

Keene, NH

Keene State College

Keene, NH

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Tuition & Fees

$14,568

$23,756

not including room and board

in-state out-of-state
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SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

reading math writing
700-800
1%
600-699
20%
500-599
50%
400-499
28%
300-399
2%
700-800
1%
600-699
12%
500-599
51%
400-499
32%
300-399
4%
600-699
6%
500-599
33%
400-499
49%
300-399
12%
composite english math
30-36
2%
24-29
31%
18-23
60%
12-17
7%
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undergraduateRatios

46%

male

54%

female

1

teacher

14

students

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Not Selective

88%

acceptance rate

Accepted 4,400
Declined + 578
Total Received 4,978
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Public

3,404

undergraduate students

124

graduate students

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Education
  2. Safety
  3. Psychology
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Codes

SAT 3472
ACT 2510

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Location

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 3,528
Established in 1909
Coeducational Coeducational College, Founded Coeducational College
Accredited by •  ACEND (Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics)
•  ACS American Chemical Society
•  CAATE (Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education)
•  CAEP (Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation)
•  CCNE (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education)
•  NASM (National Association of Schools of Music)
•  NCATE (National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education)
•  NEASC (New England Assn. of Schools and Colleges)
•  NECHE (New England Commission of Higher Education)

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Keene, NH

150-acre campus in Keene, NH (population: 22,949), 50 miles from Manchester and 90 miles from Boston; training center in Manchester. Served by air and bus; major airport serves Windsor Locks, CT (80 miles); train serves Brattleboro, VT (15 miles). School operates transportation to parking lot.

Keene State College
229 Main Street
Keene, NH 03435

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
55%
Percent of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
91%
Percent of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
yes
Students are required to live in school housing
yes
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age

Greek Life

 
5 fraternities 6% of male students
 
3 sororities 6% of female students
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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
5%
Top 1/4
20%
Top 1/2
49%
Bottom 1/2
51%
Bottom 1/4
13%
SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

reading math writing
700-800
1%
600-699
20%
500-599
50%
400-499
28%
300-399
2%
700-800
1%
600-699
12%
500-599
51%
400-499
32%
300-399
4%
600-699
6%
500-599
33%
400-499
49%
300-399
12%
composite english math
30-36
2%
24-29
31%
18-23
60%
12-17
7%

Admissions Facts

Application fee $50
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)		 Neither
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Considered if submitted

Not Selective

88%

acceptance rate

Accepted 4,400
Declined + 578
Total Received 4,978

Admissions Factors

Important

Essay
Recommendations
Secondary school record

Considered

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

Not Considered

Geographical residence
Interview
Religious affiliation/commitment
State residency

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Admissions Contact

Margaret Richmond
Director of Admissions
P: 800 572-1909
F: 603 358-2767
admissions@keene.edu

Financial Aid

68%

Of students' needs
were fully met

$13,647.00

Average financial aid

Cost

in-state out-of-state
Tuition $11,754
Room $7,542
Board $4,018
Additional fees $2,814
Books & supplies $900
Total $27,028
Average Financial Aid - $13,647
Total with Avg. Aid $13,381

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $4,378,600
State $320,526
Institutional $6,210,524
Other external $1,318,738
Total $12,228,388

Non-need-based

Federal
State $6,000
Institutional $13,496,780
Other external $667,115
Total $14,169,895

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Financial Aid Deadline

FAFSA
March 1

Required Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA

Financial Aid Office

P: 800 572-1909
F: 603 358-2794
financialaid@keene.edu

Financial Aid Officer

Cathy Mullins
Director of Financial Aid and Scholarships
financialaid@keene.edu

Varsity Sports

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

Club Sports - Men's

brazilian jujitsu, dance team, environmental outing, ice hockey, rugby, ski/snowboard, soccer, ultimate Frisbee, yoga

Club Sports - Women's

brazilian jujitsu, dance team, environmental outing, ice hockey, rugby, ski/snowboard, ultimate Frisbee, yoga

Intramural/Recreational Sports

badminton, basketball, brazilian jujitsu, dance team, dodgeball, environmental outing club, flag football, floor hockey, ice hockey, pickleball, pool/billiards, rugby club, ski/snowboard, soccer, softball, table tennis, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, yoga

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Athletic Directors

Phil Racicot (men's)
Director Of Athletics And Recreation
email

Phil Racicot (women's)
Director Of Athletics And Recreation
email

Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
Little East Conference
Mascot
Owls
School colors
red and white

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Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
American Studies
Anthropology/Sociology
Architecture
Art/Design
Athletic Training
Biology
Business Management
Chemistry
Communication/Philosophy
Computer Science
Construction Safety Science
Criminal Justice Studies
Earth/Space Science
Economics
Education
English
Environmental Studies
Exercise Science
Film Studies
French
General Science
Geography/Outdoor Recreation/Planning
Geology
History
History/Archives
Holocaust/Genocide Studies
Individualized
Journalism/Multimedia/Public Relations
Mathematics
Mathematics Education
Music
Music Composition
Music Education
Music Performance
Music Technology
Nursing
Physical Education
Physics
Political Science
Psychology
Public Health
Safety Studies
Safety/Occupational Health Applied Sciences
Sociology
Spanish
Sustainable Product Design/Innovation
Theatre/Dance
Women's/Gender Studies
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Most Popular Majors

  1. Education
  2. Safety
  3. Psychology

Programs Offered

  • Accelerated study
  • Certificate programs
  • Distance Learning
  • 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

3,528

total students

45%

in-state

55%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

96%

3,404
students

Female
54%
1,848

Male
46%
1,556

4%

124
students

Female
70%
87

Male
30%
37

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

97%

3,305
students

Female
55%
1,803

Male
45%
1,502

3%

99
students

Female
46%
45

Male
54%
54

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Student Break-down

< 1%
Nonresident aliens
2%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
1%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
4%
Hispanic/Latino
82%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
6%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
2%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Admissions

68%

Transfer applicants accepted

55%

Applicants accepted who enroll

Transfer Requirements

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

Transfer Application Deadlines

Fall: rolling

Spring: rolling

Transfer Credits

Minimum transfers must complete

30

semester hours

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Counseling services

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

Remedial services offered

Not Reported

Career placement services

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

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

Not Reported

Additional services

  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring

Special programs for physically disabled students

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

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 6
Countries most often represented Canada
Jamaica
Japan
Nepal
Scotland
Venezuela
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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