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

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 Studies
Women's Studies
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biology/biological Sciences
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Business Administration And Management
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
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
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Drama And Dance Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education
Elementary Education
History Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching And Coaching
Science Teacher Education
Secondary Education
Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Engineering Technologies And Engineering Related
Occupational Safety And Health Technology
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
French
Spanish
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Athletic Training
Dietetics
Health And Wellness
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
Substance Abuse/addiction Counseling
History	Associate	Bachelors
American History
European History
History
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
General Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Applied Mathematics Related
Mathematics
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Biological And Physical Sciences
Holocaust And Related Studies
Multi/interdisciplinary Studies Related
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Studies
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Health And Physical Education/fitness
Kinesiology And Exercise Science
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry
Chemistry Related
Geology/earth Science
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Corrections And Criminal Justice Related
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Economics
Geography
Political Science And Government
Sociology
Sociology And Anthropology
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Acting
Cinematography And Film/video Production
Commercial And Advertising Art
Dance
Directing And Theatrical Production
Film/cinema/video Studies
Fine/studio Arts
Graphic Design
Music
Music Performance
Music Technology
Music Theory And Composition
Theater Design And Technology

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

4,958

Applied

4,034

Accepted

3,503

Enrolled

Female Admissions

2,912

Females Applied

2,452

Females Accepted

84%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

2,046

Males Applied

1,582

Males Accepted

77%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

50

Application Fee

3

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
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	535	490	580
SAT Math	515	470	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
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

13,125

Avg. Financial Aid Package

13,334

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

15,390

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,257

Avg. Loan Aid

5,334

Avg. Grant Aid

7,143

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

65%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

13%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

3,503

Total Undergrad students

0%

International Students

56%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	4.24%
Black or African American	1.69%
White or Caucasian	84.57%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.2%
Asian	1.28%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.12%
Two or more races	1.95%
Other	5.75%

Gender

Male (44.88%)

Female (55.12%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Women-only housing
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	56%

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

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

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	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

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