Overview

Keene State College is a Comprehensive institution located in Keene, NH, in a small town setting.

Location & Contact

Address 229 Main Street
Keene, NH  03435-2604
United States

Contact Ms. Peggy Richmond
Director of Admissions
Email: mrichmon@keene.edu
Phone: 603-358-2273
Fax: 603-358-2767

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Majors & Degrees

Architecture And Related Services	Associate	Bachelors
Architecture	×
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
American/united States Studies/civilization
Ethnic Studies	×
Women's Studies
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biology/biological Sciences, General	×
Neuroscience	×
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Business Administration And Management, General	×
Construction Management, General	×
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Cultural Journalism	×
Digital Communication And Media/multimedia	×
Journalism	×
Public Relations/image Management	×
Speech Communication And Rhetoric	×
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services, Other
Computer And Information Sciences, General	×
Computer And Information Systems Security/auditing/information Assurance	×
Computer Software And Media Applications, Other
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Drama And Dance Teacher Education	×
Early Childhood Education And Teaching	×
Elementary Education And Teaching	×
Mathematics Teacher Education	×
Music Teacher Education	×
Physical Education Teaching And Coaching	×
Science Teacher Education/general Science Teacher Education	×
Secondary Education And Teaching	×
Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Construction Engineering Technology/technician	×
Engineering/engineering-related Technologies/technicians, Other	×
Occupational Safety And Health Technology/technician	×
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General	×
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Spanish Language And Literature	×
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Dietetics/dietitian	×
Health And Wellness, General	×
Public Health, General	×
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse	×
Substance Abuse/addiction Counseling	×
History	Associate	Bachelors
American History (united States)	×
European History	×
History, General	×
Legal Professions And Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Legal Studies	×
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
General Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies	×
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Applied Mathematics, Other	×
Mathematics, General	×
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Holocaust And Related Studies	×
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, General
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other	×
Sustainability Studies	×
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Studies	×
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Exercise Science And Kinesiology	×
Sport And Fitness Administration/management	×
Sports, Kinesiology, And Physical Education/fitness, General	×
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General	×
Chemistry, Other
Geology/earth Science, General	×
Physics, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Clinical Psychology	×
Psychology, General	×
Science Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Science Technologies/technicians, General	×
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Corrections And Criminal Justice, Other	×
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Economics, General	×
Geography
Political Science And Government, General	×
Sociology And Anthropology	×
Sociology, General	×
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Acting	×
Art/art Studies, General	×
Arts, Entertainment, And Media Management, General	×
Cinematography And Film/video Production	×
Commercial And Advertising Art	×
Dance, General	×
Directing And Theatrical Production	×
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General	×
Film/cinema/media Studies	×
Fine/studio Arts, General	×
Music Performance, General	×
Music Technology	×
Music Theory And Composition	×
Music, General	×
Technical Theatre/theatre Design And Technology	×

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

5,314

Applied

4,800

Accepted

2,744

Enrolled

Female Admissions

3,087

Females Applied

2,830

Females Accepted

92%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

2,223

Males Applied

1,966

Males Accepted

88%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

3.17

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record Essay
Recommended	One recommendation

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	April 1st	Not reported	No
Out of state Fall freshmen	April 1st	Not reported	No
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported	No
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	544	480	580
SAT Math	521	430	550

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

12,408

In-state

24,406

Out-of-state

12,408

In-district

Fees

3,106

Full-time student fees

14,134

Room & board

8,814

Room only

Financial Aid

16,271

Avg. Financial Aid Package

17,075

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

24,691

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,028

Avg. Loan Aid

5,677

Avg. Grant Aid

7,262

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

70%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

16%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

2,744

Total Undergrad students

1%

International Students

52%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	0.07%
Black or African American	2.35%
White or Caucasian	83.44%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.48%
Asian	1.36%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	5.59%
Two or more races	2.83%
Other	2.87%

Gender

Male (48.1%)

Female (50.98%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing Women-only housing
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	64%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Choral groups

Campus events:
Student Involvement Fair, Student Government Spring Carnival and Social Activities Council Spring Fest

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Student Government, Social Activities Council, WKNH, Greek Life and Outing Club

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Other Campus Security & Safety:
Emergency Notification System

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball		Division 3	No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Cheerleading	No	No	No
Cross-country Running		Division 3	No
Field Hockey	No	No	No
Football		No	No
Golf			No
Ice Hockey			No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse		Division 3	No
Rugby			No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Softball	No	No	No
Swimming And Diving		Division 3	No
Track And Field		Division 3	No
Ultimate Frisbee			No
Volleyball	No	No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Cheerleading	No		No
Cross-country Running		Division 3	No
Field Hockey		Division 3	No
Football		No	No
Golf			No
Ice Hockey			No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse		Division 3	No
Rugby			No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Softball		Division 3	No
Swimming And Diving		Division 3	No
Track And Field		Division 3	No
Ultimate Frisbee			No
Volleyball		Division 3	No

Faculty