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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
Admissions
Acceptance Rate89.1%
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
3200.0%
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 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
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Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
108Above Average
Estimated from NH state average
Climate (School Year)
Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125
Nearest Cities
Bostonpop. 675K
73 mi(127 min)
New Yorkpop. 8.3M
177 mi(307 min)
Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
254 mi(440 min)