Keene State College
Keene, NH
3,780
Students
12,701
Avg. Financial Aid
Moderate
Admission Difficulty
82%
Acceptance Rate
Small town
Setting
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Keene State College
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
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
Director of Admissions
Email: mrichmon@keene.edu
Phone: 603-358-2273
Fax: 603-358-2767
Majors & Degrees
| Architecture And Related Services | Associate | Bachelors |
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| Architecture |
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| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| American Studies |
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| Women's Studies |
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| Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Biology/biological Sciences |
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| Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Business Administration And Management |
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| Communication, Journalism And Related Programs | Associate | Bachelors |
| Digital Communication And Media/multimedia |
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| Journalism |
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| Public Relations/image Management |
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| Speech Communication And Rhetoric |
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| Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Computer And Information Sciences |
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| Education | Associate | Bachelors |
| Drama And Dance Teacher Education |
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| Early Childhood Education |
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| Elementary Education |
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| History Teacher Education |
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| Mathematics Teacher Education |
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| Music Teacher Education |
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| Physical Education Teaching And Coaching |
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| Science Teacher Education |
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| Secondary Education |
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| Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Associate | Bachelors |
| Engineering Technologies And Engineering Related |
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| Occupational Safety And Health Technology |
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| English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
| English |
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| Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| French |
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| Spanish |
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| Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Athletic Training |
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| Dietetics |
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| Health And Wellness |
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| Registered Nursing/registered Nurse |
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| Substance Abuse/addiction Counseling |
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| History | Associate | Bachelors |
| American History |
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| European History |
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| History |
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| Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities | Associate | Bachelors |
| General Studies |
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| Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Applied Mathematics Related |
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| Mathematics |
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| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Biological And Physical Sciences |
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| Holocaust And Related Studies |
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| Multi/interdisciplinary Studies Related |
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| Natural Resources And Conservation | Associate | Bachelors |
| Environmental Studies |
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| Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Health And Physical Education/fitness |
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| Kinesiology And Exercise Science |
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| Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Chemistry |
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| Chemistry Related |
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| Geology/earth Science |
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| Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
| Psychology |
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| Security And Protective Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Corrections And Criminal Justice Related |
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| Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Economics |
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| Geography |
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| Political Science And Government |
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| Sociology |
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| Sociology And Anthropology |
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| Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
| Acting |
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| Cinematography And Film/video Production |
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| Commercial And Advertising Art |
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| Dance |
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| Directing And Theatrical Production |
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| Film/cinema/video Studies |
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| Fine/studio Arts |
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| Graphic Design |
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| Music |
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| Music Performance |
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| Music Technology |
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| Music Theory And Composition |
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| Theater Design And Technology |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
5,580
Applied
4,613
Accepted
3,780
Enrolled
Female Admissions
3,265
Females Applied
2,768
Females Accepted
85%
Male Admissions
2,315
Males Applied
1,845
Males Accepted
80%
Applying
50
Application Fee
2.98
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
| Admission Requirements | |
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| Required |
Transcript of high school record Essay |
| Recommended |
One recommendation |
Application Deadlines
| Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
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| Fall freshmen | April 1st | Not reported | |
| Other early decision plan | Not reported | Not reported | |
| Transfer | Not reported | Not reported | Yes |
Test Scores Accepted
| Test | Avg. Score Accepted | 25th Percentile
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75th Percentile
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| SAT Critical Reading | 530 | 480 | 580 |
| SAT Math | 513 | 450 | 560 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 18 | 24 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
11,468
In-state
20,432
Out-of-state
Fees
2,744
Full-time student fees
11,026
Room & board
Other Payment Considerations
| Guaranteed tuition plan offered | No |
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| Tuition pre-payment plan | No |
| Tuition payment plans offered | Yes |
| Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition |
Senior Citizens Employees |
Financial Aid
12,701
Avg. Financial Aid Package
12,507
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
4,241
Avg. Loan Aid
4,677
Avg. Grant Aid
7,089
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
65%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
14%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
3,780
Total Undergrad students
0%
International Students
57%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 3.76% |
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| Black or African American | 1.51% |
| White or Caucasian | 84.81% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.21% |
| Asian | 1.48% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.08% |
| Two or more races | 1.98% |
| Other | 6.03% |
Gender
Male (45.32%)
Female (54.68%)
Campus Life
Housing
| Type | |
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| College-owned housing | Yes |
| Housing requirements | Yes |
| Housing options |
Co-ed housing Women-only housing |
| % of undergrad students who live in college housing | 55% |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Student-run television station
Marching band
Choral groups
Campus events:
Winter Celebration, Spring Carnival and Spring Concert
Winter Celebration, Spring Carnival and Spring Concert
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:
Environmental Outing Club, Social Activities Council, Student Government, Chock Full O Notes and The Equinox student newspaper
Environmental Outing Club, Social Activities Council, Student Government, Chock Full O Notes and The Equinox student newspaper
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
Emergency Notification System
Athletics
Men's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
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| Badminton | |
No | No |
| Baseball | No | Division 3 | No |
| Basketball | |
Division 3 | No |
| Bowling | |
No | No |
| Cheerleading | No | No | No |
| Cross-country Running | No | Division 3 | No |
| Fencing | |
No | No |
| Field Hockey | No | No | No |
| Football | |
No | No |
| Ice Hockey | No | |
No |
| Lacrosse | No | Division 3 | No |
| Rugby | No | |
No |
| Soccer | |
Division 3 | No |
| Softball | |
No | No |
| Swimming And Diving | No | Division 3 | No |
| Table Tennis | |
No | No |
| Tennis | |
No | No |
| Track And Field | No | Division 3 | No |
| Ultimate Frisbee | No | |
No |
| Volleyball | |
No | No |
| Weight Lifting | |
No | No |
Women's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Badminton | |
No | No |
| Baseball | No | No | No |
| Basketball | |
Division 3 | No |
| Bowling | |
No | No |
| Cheerleading | No | |
No |
| Cross-country Running | No | Division 3 | No |
| Fencing | |
No | No |
| Field Hockey | No | Division 3 | No |
| Football | |
No | No |
| Ice Hockey | No | |
No |
| Lacrosse | No | Division 3 | No |
| Rugby | No | |
No |
| Soccer | |
Division 3 | No |
| Softball | |
Division 3 | No |
| Swimming And Diving | No | Division 3 | No |
| Table Tennis | |
No | No |
| Tennis | |
No | No |
| Track And Field | No | Division 3 | No |
| Ultimate Frisbee | No | |
No |
| Volleyball | |
Division 3 | No |
| Weight Lifting | |
No | No |