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Keene State College
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  • 4 Year
  • KEENE, NH

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11.20.2023

Road Trip Time! There is so much happening on campus in December, from theatre and dance performances to athletic events and special lectures. It's a great time to visit. Learn more about our campus community with an upcoming tour, webinar, or even sit in on a class. Let us know what interests you! Learn More

Report Card

grade B minus
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade B minus
  2. Value
    grade B
  3. Diversity
    grade B
  4. Campus
    grade B
  5. Athletics
    grade C+
  6. Party Scene
    grade A
  7. Professors
    grade B
  8. Location
    grade A minus
  9. Dorms
    grade B
  10. Campus Food
    grade C
  11. Student Life
    grade B
  12. Safety
    grade B minus

About

229 MAIN ST
KEENE, NH 03435
Athletic Division
NCAA Division III (without football)
Athletic Conference
Little East Conference
From Keene State College

At Keene State, we believe everyone is welcome and anything is possible.

Even if you're unsure where your future is taking you, don't worry. We excel at helping students create the life they want.

What does that look like? Confidence, a promising career, and ways to show and serve in ways that make a difference.

When you join Owl Nation, you get so much more than a degree. It's a place to:

- Find belonging and connection

- Get ready for any challenge that life throws at you

- Celebrate the good things in life with friends

- Feel accepted and valued for who you are

- Explore and broaden your horizons

- Cement those industry-ready skills for flexible career choices.

Apply for free today and start your BEST tomorrow!

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Keene State College Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

Admissions

Application Deadline
April 1
Acceptance Rate
88%
SAT Range
970-1170
ACT Range
24-25
Application Fee
$0
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Accepts Common App
Yes

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Cost

Net Price
$20,058 / year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$9,531 / year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
99%

Scholarship

Academics

Professors
grade B
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
15:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
77%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 44 responses
48%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 52 responses
63%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 52 responses

Majors

Education with Purpose and Passion

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Each year, Keene State students participate in high-impact experiences such as research, internships, performances, and field studies. Whether you are passionate about teaching, sustainability, business, tech, justice, equality, or the arts (to name just a few areas of study) when you land here, you join a rising tide of learners ready to go the distance.

Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online
0
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
0
How Students Learn
  • Mix of Online and on Campus
    9%
  • On Campus
    91%
  • Online
    0%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
2,877 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
87
Undergrads Over 25
4%
Pell Grant
28%
Varsity Athletes
11%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 32 responses
  • Party on weekends, study during the week
    41%
  • Drunk
    22%
  • Reaching for a goal
    16%
  • Average
    13%
  • Confusing
    3%
  • Jock/Prep
    3%
  • Stressed
    3%

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Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
No data available  
Poll
60%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 60 responses
Poll
60%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life. 78 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 30 responses
  • Accepting
    37%
  • Community
    37%
  • Alcoholics
    7%
  • Integration
    7%
  • Disappointing
    3%
  • Friendly class mates
    3%
  • Home away from home
    3%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$42,400 / year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
60%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
96%
National
83%
84%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 25 responses

Keene State College Reviews

Rating 3.5 out of 5  916 reviews
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