Keene State College Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
Keene State College is a public research university in Keene, New Hampshire, serving roughly 2,699 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 90.33% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $54,368 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $14,784
- 2024 Average Net Price: $17,887 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 90.33% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 2,699 98.8% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 60.06%
- Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions
- First-Generation Students: 23.0%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.5% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 1.8% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 49.8%
- Average ACT Score: 25
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 2,972
- Applicants (IPEDS): 4,666
- Room & Board: $13,766 annual estimate
Keene State College: what the data shows
Common questions about Keene State College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Keene State College?
Keene State College is located in Keene, NH (ZIP 03435-1506).
NCES locale classification: Town distant.
Is Keene State College public or private?
Keene State College is a Public institution.
How much does Keene State College cost?
Published tuition: $14,784 in-state, $26,840 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $17,887.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $12,192 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $12,536 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $16,045 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $18,004 |
| $110,001+ | $22,928 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $59,136.
How hard is it to get into Keene State College?
Admission rate: 90.33%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: midpoint ACT 25.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Keene State College?
Total enrollment: 2,699 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 2,972 students.
Graduate enrollment: 123 students.
About 99% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Keene State College?
150%-time completion rate: 60.06%.
First-year retention: 78.7%.
What do graduates of Keene State College earn?
Median earnings: $46,649 six years after entry; $54,368 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $25,749.
26.16% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Keene State College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Business Administration and Management, General (62 completions)
- Psychology, General (58 completions)
- Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician (55 completions)
- Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other (33 completions)
- Elementary Education and Teaching (30 completions)
- Sociology, General (29 completions)
- History, General (26 completions)
- Cinematography and Film/Video Production (25 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (25 completions)
- Architecture (23 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Keene State College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 90.33%; completion rate 60.06%; median earnings $54,368 at 10 years; net price $17,887. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$14,784
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Keene State College was $14,784.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$17,887
2024 Value
In 2024 Keene State College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $17,887.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$71,548 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$17,887 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$59,136 4-Year In-State Tuition
$107,360 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$13,766 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,000 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$29,550 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$118,200 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Keene State College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
26.16% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
66.56% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Keene State College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Keene State College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $12,776 | $20,161 | $20,768 |
| 2014 | $12,864 | $20,784 | $19,475 |
| 2015 | $13,228 | $21,408 | $20,371 |
| 2016 | $13,613 | $21,997 | $19,196 |
| 2017 | $13,868 | $22,614 | $19,544 |
| 2018 | $14,212 | $23,176 | $18,192 |
| 2019 | $14,568 | $23,756 | $19,394 |
| 2020 | $14,638 | $24,350 | $19,794 |
| 2021 | $14,638 | $24,994 | $19,627 |
| 2022 | $14,638 | $25,547 | $18,825 |
| 2023 | $14,710 | $26,186 | $19,164 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
90.33% Acceptance Rate
4,666 Total Applicants
4,157 Students Admitted
728 First-Time Students Enrolled
17.51% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
ACT Average: 25
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Keene State College reported total enrollment of about 2,699 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 49% male and 51% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (83.5%), Hispanic or Latino (5.6%), and Two or More Races (2.9%). About 26.16% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 23.0% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
98.8% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Keene State College in 2024 is 2,699 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 2,972 students. Graduate enrollment is about 123 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
78.7%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 83.5%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
50.85% 100% Completion Time
60.06% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 50.85% of students graduating from Keene State College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Business Administration and Management, General: 48% male / 52% female
- Psychology, General: 3% male / 97% female
- Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician: 76% male / 24% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Keene State College.
Return on Investment
$25,749 Median Student Debt
$54,368 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
47.36% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
659.88% Return on Investment
4.7 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Keene State College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 70 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Business Administration and Management, General: 62 completions
2. Psychology, General: 58 completions
3. Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician: 55 completions
4. Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other: 33 completions
5. Elementary Education and Teaching: 30 completions
6. Sociology, General: 29 completions
7. History, General: 26 completions
8. Cinematography and Film/Video Production: 25 completions
9. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 25 completions
Most popular programs at Keene State College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Keene State College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Keene State College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 49.8%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $10,286
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $10,942
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Keene State College is a public institution located in Keene, NH, classified as Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician. Enrollment is approximately 2,699 students. Student body composition includes White (83.5%), Hispanic or Latino (5.6%), Two or More Races (2.9%). The admission rate is 90.33%. Average ACT scores for admitted students are 25. The 150%-time completion rate is 60.06%. Approximately 26.16% of students receive Pell Grants. About 23.0% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions
Location
Keene, NH 03435-1506
Region: New England
Insights and Analysis
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 70 distinct degree programs, Keene State College provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Keene State College located?
Keene State College is located in Keene, NH.
What is Keene State College's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Keene State College is 90.3% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 4,666 applicants and 4,157 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Keene State College cost?
Reported tuition is $14,784 and average net price is $17,887 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $13,766 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Keene State College?
Keene State College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 2,972 students, White (83.5%), Hispanic or Latino (5.6%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Keene State College?
About 23.0% of students at Keene State College are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for Keene State College?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Keene State College reports midpoint ACT about 25.
What do graduates of Keene State College earn?
Median earnings are $46,649 six years after entry and $54,368 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Keene State College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 60.1% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Keene State College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $25,749.
Is Keene State College public or private?
Keene State College is a public institution located in Keene, NH.
Is Keene State College an HBCU?
No. Keene State College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Keene State College a tribal college?
No. Keene State College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- New Hampshire college costs
- New Hampshire colleges by ROI
- Keene, New Hampshire city profile
- New England regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in New Hampshire
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.