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Keystone College

La Plume, Pennsylvania 18440-0200

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Known for business — close-knit campus

Keystone College is a private institution in La Plume with particular strength in business and biology. With an average SAT of 1030, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 870 undergraduates with a 12:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

41% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $44,976 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $21,461.

Established
1868
Motto
Progress Through Effort
Type
Private college
Conference
United East Conference as a Division III school under the NCAA
Division
Division III

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80%Acceptance
1030SAT Avg
870Students
12:1Student:Faculty
41%Grad Rate
$44,976Earnings 10yr
$21,461Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Keystone College Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate79.6%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1030

Reading & WritingMid: 520
460570
MathMid: 525
450560

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

79.6%

Trend

SAT Avg

1030

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$17,850
Room & Board$12,400
Books & Supplies$500
Total Cost of Attendance$31,742
Average Net Price$21,461
Median Debt at Graduation$26,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$276

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$21,257
$30–48K$21,196
$48–75K$22,731
$75–110K$22,623
$110K+$30,181

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$21,461

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

1200.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$16,250

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

5

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (51)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
870
Gender Split
50% / 50%
Women / Men
First Generation
48%
Pell Grant Recipients
45%

Race & Ethnicity

White 67%
Black 15%
Hispanic 8%
Asian 1%
Two+ 3%
Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate41.2%
Freshman Retention61.4%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$36,653
8 Years$38,176
10 Years$44,976

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$33,200
Men
$42,000

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

100Average

Estimated from PA state average + suburban adjustment

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

New Yorkpop. 8.3M
109 mi(189 min)
Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
116 mi(201 min)
Pittsburghpop. 300K
233 mi(404 min)

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