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Keene State College
Keene, NHPublicTown Setting
Open Admission • 90% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Keene State College is a public institution located in the town setting of Keene, NH. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 2.7K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 90%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
2.7K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
90% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Town
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading550 (midpoint)
200midpoint value800
SAT Math520 (midpoint)
200midpoint value800
ACT Composite25 (midpoint)
1midpoint value36
90%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission
Top Majors & Programs
Business & Marketing11% of degrees
Health Sciences10% of degrees
Social Sciences7% of degrees
Biological Sciences2% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $103,243
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $87,710
Earnings 5yr: $81,503
Debt: $26,000
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $82,061
Earnings 5yr: $83,703
Debt: $27,000
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $78,965
Earnings 5yr: $87,153
Debt: $26,798
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $72,593
Earnings 5yr: $62,182
Debt: $26,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $69,674
Earnings 5yr: $61,052
Debt: $26,000
Economics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $68,634
Earnings 5yr: $67,574
Debt: N/A
Communication and Media Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $63,995
Earnings 5yr: $55,467
Debt: $25,000
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $61,991
Earnings 5yr: $65,584
Debt: $27,000
Architecture.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $61,304
Earnings 5yr: $65,441
Debt: $27,000
Natural Resources Conservation and Research.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $58,065
Earnings 5yr: $49,533
Debt: $23,360
Geography and Cartography.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $57,900
Earnings 5yr: $47,946
Debt: N/A
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $56,962
Earnings 5yr: $49,333
Debt: $25,798
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $55,913
Earnings 5yr: $51,710
Debt: $27,000
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $53,291
Earnings 5yr: $54,632
Debt: $25,000
Psychology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $51,904
Earnings 5yr: $49,980
Debt: $26,000
Special Education and Teaching.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $51,682
Earnings 5yr: $56,763
Debt: N/A
Design and Applied Arts.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $50,507
Earnings 5yr: $54,022
Debt: $25,371
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $49,312
Earnings 5yr: $49,716
Debt: $25,500
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $48,940
Earnings 5yr: $50,665
Debt: $27,000
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$17,887
In-State Tuition$14,784
Out-of-State Tuition$26,840
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
26%
Pell Grants
67%
Take Loans
74%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$46,649
+17% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$54,368
Completion Signals
60%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
79%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$19,500
Est. Monthly Payment
$211/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
49%
Men51%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 49% men and 51% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
23%
Part-Time Share
1%
Avg Family Income
$93,982
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