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
Athletic Training/trainer
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

4,666

Applied

4,157

Accepted

2,735

Enrolled

Female Admissions

2,647

Females Applied

2,381

Females Accepted

90%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

1,996

Males Applied

1,755

Males Accepted

88%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

3.13

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	590
SAT Math	521	450	580

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

11,754

In-state

23,810

Out-of-state

11,754

In-district

Fees

3,030

Full-time student fees

14,432

Room & board

10,000

Room only

Financial Aid

15,436

Avg. Financial Aid Package

16,593

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

10,664

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,066

Avg. Loan Aid

5,452

Avg. Grant Aid

7,904

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

71%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

21%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

2,735

Total Undergrad students

0%

International Students

48%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	4.93%
Black or African American	1.89%
White or Caucasian	84.72%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.33%
Asian	1.37%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.04%
Two or more races	3.11%
Other	3.37%

Gender

Male (46.65%)

Female (52.18%)

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	63%

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

272

Total Faculty

16:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 121

Part-time - 151

Male - 134

Female - 138