Keystone College
La Plume, Pennsylvania 18440-0200
Data last updated: May 29, 2026
Campus Vibe
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.
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1030
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
12.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
-4.8%/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
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Programs (51)
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
61%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
More About This School
History & Fun Facts
- •History "Keystone Academy" was founded in 1868 by John Howard Harris.
- •The academy was originally chartered by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in 1868, with instruction beginning the following year in the local Baptist church in Factoryville.
- •Louis Arthur Watres was a longtime trustee of Keystone Military Academy, and was one of the leaders who transformed the school into "Scranton-Keystone Junior College" in 1934.
- •Laurence Hawley Watres succeeded his father as a trustee, and remained on the board until 1962, when he was designated a trustee emeritus.
- •In 1944, the name was shortened to "Keystone Junior College".
Source: Wikipedia
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