KSC Description

The public liberal arts college of New Hampshire, Keene State College, preps students for a life full of critical and creative thinking while helping them to become active members of their respective communities.

Keene State offers bachelor’s degrees in Arts, Fine Arts, Music, and Science, as well as master’s degrees in Education and Science. Student Life at Keene consists of a positive, inclusive atmosphere. Freshman and Sophomores are required to live on campus, helping them become accustomed to college life and meet new friends. The school offers several dozen clubs and organizations for students to participate in.

Keene State also offers honors programs for eligible students looking to further enhance their educational experience. The honors program consists of study on and off campus, including briefly travelling abroad. Keene State College, as a member of the University System of New Hampshire, offers a reduced tuition rate to New Hampshire residents. Students seeking financial aid should complete the FAFSA and speak to a financial aid advisor to determine their eligibility.

Students must complete the SAT I test to be considered for admission, and the ACT test may also be accepted.

Quick Facts

Location

Northeast

Setting

Small Town Setting

Type

Public

Size

Large (5,000 to 10,000 Undergrad)

Mascot

Owls

Website

www.keene.edu

On-Campus Housing Available

Yes

In-State Tuition

$9,334

Out-of-State Tuition

$17,504

Selectivity

Selective

Enrollment

5,356

KSC Students

Full-Time Undergrad Students
5,147
Freshman Class
1,188
Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
5,356

Undergraduate vs. Graduate

Undergraduate
96%
Graduate
4%

Full-Time vs. Part-time Students

Full-Time
99%
Part-Time
1%

Students Coming From In-State vs. Out-of-State

In-State
45%
Out-of-State
55%

Gender of Students

Women
61%
Men
39%

Ethnic Diversity

Caucasian
93%
Latino
1%
Other
6%

Students State Origin

New Hampshire
45%
Connecticut
19%
Massachusetts
17%
New York
6%
Vermont
3%
Other
10%

International Students

International
0%
Domestic
100%