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
Digital Communication And Media/multimedia
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
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
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
Mathematics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Holocaust And Related Studies
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
Physics, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
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
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

4,796

Applied

4,225

Accepted

2,968

Enrolled

Female Admissions

2,850

Females Applied

2,556

Females Accepted

90%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

1,946

Males Applied

1,669

Males Accepted

86%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

50

Application Fee

3.1

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	December 1st	Not reported
Out of state Fall freshmen	December 1st	Not reported
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	551	500	600
SAT Math	523	470	570
ACT Composite	25	24	25

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

11,754

In-state

22,110

Out-of-state

11,754

In-district

Fees

2,884

Full-time student fees

15,620

Room & board

10,822

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
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

14,999

Avg. Financial Aid Package

15,095

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

17,970

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,319

Avg. Loan Aid

5,541

Avg. Grant Aid

7,226

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

72%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

19%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

2,968

Total Undergrad students

0%

International Students

51%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	4.53%
Black or African American	1.94%
White or Caucasian	83.03%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.31%
Asian	1.33%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.14%
Two or more races	3.27%
Other	5.04%

Gender

Male (45.52%)

Female (54.48%)

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	54%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

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, Outing Club and Greek Life

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
Badminton		No	No
Baseball		Division 3	No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Bowling		No	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		Division 3	No
Lacrosse		Division 3	No
Racquetball		No	No
Rugby			No
Skiing (downhill)	No		No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Softball	No	No	No
Swimming And Diving		Division 3	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		No	No
Track And Field		Division 3	No
Ultimate Frisbee			No
Volleyball	No	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		Division 3	No
Field Hockey		Division 3	No
Football		No	No
Golf			No
Ice Hockey			No
Indoor Track		Division 3	No
Lacrosse		Division 3	No
Racquetball		No	No
Rugby			No
Skiing (downhill)	No		No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Softball		Division 3	No
Swimming And Diving		Division 3	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		No	No
Track And Field		Division 3	No
Ultimate Frisbee			No
Volleyball		Division 3	No

Faculty

328

Total Faculty

15:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 125

Part-time - 203

Male - 157

Female - 171