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
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%
