Keene State College: Review & Facts

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Keene State College is a medium four-year, public school with 2,875 students enrolled. This school was founded in 1909 and is one of the 3 colleges and schools located in Keene, New Hampshire.

Academic Offerings

Bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, and postmaster certificate are offered at Keene State College.

Majors
Offered
85
Keene State College follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and has 85 majors. The most popular concentrations are Education, Occupational Safety and Health, Psychology, Management, and Business. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a positive sign. Nevertheless, if you plan to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at Keene State College is fair at 77% (close to New Hampshire average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
77%
Fair
The graduation rate at Keene State College is average - 61%. Nearly 31% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Keene State College is pretty decent: 15:1. Learn more on instructors at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition cost is high - $22,700 per academic year. The additional fees at Keene State College (not included in tuition costs) are around $2,900, which totals $25,600 a year.

Read the details about Keene State College additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
90%
Easy
According to recent data, 4,487 applications were submitted and 4,017 were accepted, so it is very easy to enroll at this school.

Keene State College might accept dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits at entry.

Check the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Keene State College in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$8,600
High
Keene State College offers a distance learning option, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a great option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Keene State College, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
F
Unsafe
Keene State College provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates nearly 2,000 students, which provides a nice on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is a bit high, about $8,600 per year.

Army and Air Force ROTC programs are available at Keene State College. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime numbers, Keene State College appears to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Keene State College Location and Address

Postal Address:
Keene State College
229 Main Street
Keene, New Hampshire
03435-1506, USA
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