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Keene State College

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Keene, New Hampshire 03435-1506

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Public town college in Keene

Keene State College is a public institution in Keene with particular strength in psychology and business.

A mid-sized campus of 2.7K undergraduates with a 16:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.

58% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $54,368 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $19,164.

Established
1909
Motto
Enter to learn; go forth to serve
Mascot
Hootie the Owl
Type
Public liberal arts college
Division
Division III

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89%Acceptance
SAT Avg
2,680Students
16:1Student:Faculty
58%Grad Rate
$54,368Earnings 10yr
$19,164Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Keene State College Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate89.1%

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

89.1%

Trend

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$14,710
Tuition (out-of-state)$26,186
Room & Board$13,860
Books & Supplies$1,000
Total Cost of Attendance$29,524
Average Net Price$19,164
Median Debt at Graduation$25,749
Monthly Payment (10yr)$273

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$11,111
$30–48K$14,049
$48–75K$15,816
$75–110K$20,423
$110K+$24,020

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$19,164

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

31.6%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$19,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

17

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (73)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
2,680
Gender Split
53% / 47%
Women / Men
First Generation
23%
Pell Grant Recipients
24%

Race & Ethnicity

White 85%
Black 2%
Hispanic 5%
Asian 1%
Two+ 3%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate58.4%
Freshman Retention78.5%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$46,649
8 Years$50,144
10 Years$54,368

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$41,300
Men
$51,300

Rankings

U.S. News
#9
Washington Monthly
#34

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Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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