At a glance
Average net price
$17,887
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
60.1%
Admission rate
90%
Undergrad size
2,699
In-state tuition
$14,784
Out-of-state tuition
$26,840
Cost of attendance
$29,993
Median earnings (10y)
$54,368
Admissions
- SAT average
- Not available
- ACT midpoint
- 25
- Retention
- 78.7%
- Locale
- Town
Programs breakdown
22 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by humanities & arts (29%), social sciences (24%), stem (18%).
- STEM18%
- Health10%
- Business11%
- Humanities & arts29%
- Social sciences24%
- Trades & services8%
- ~360 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Business11.5%~309 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Education10.8%~292 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Health professions10.0%~270 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Engineering tech9.5%~257 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Psychology8.1%~219 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Social sciences4.3%~116 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~111 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~103 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Architecture3.7%~99 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Communication3.3%~90 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Computer science2.9%~77 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- English2.9%~77 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- History2.7%~73 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~64 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~64 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~60 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Mathematics0.6%~17 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~13 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Liberal arts0.3%~9 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~9 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~9 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians. | Bachelor's | 134 | $55,424 | $26,000 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 127 | $30,788 | $26,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 116 | $34,343 | $27,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 112 | $40,118 | $26,000 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor's | 75 | $33,191 | $25,000 |
| Architecture. | Bachelor's | 72 | $40,199 | $27,000 |
| Sociology. | Bachelor's | 64 | $35,036 | $26,000 |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 57 | $31,964 | $27,000 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts. | Bachelor's | 56 | $22,653 | $27,000 |
| History. | Bachelor's | 50 | $28,976 | $26,342 |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 46 | $38,382 | $25,000 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 43 | $67,023 | $27,000 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Bachelor's | 42 | $26,316 | $23,360 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor's | 42 | — | $26,892 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 40 | $33,193 | $26,000 |
| Holocaust and Related Studies. | Bachelor's | 38 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts. | Bachelor's | 36 | $36,745 | $25,371 |
| Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians. | Master's | 33 | $72,538 | — |
| Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other. | Bachelor's | 29 | $42,470 | $27,000 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication. | Bachelor's | 28 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor's | 27 | $26,653 | $27,000 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 27 | $29,670 | $27,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Bachelor's | 26 | $37,508 | $25,500 |
| Sustainability Studies. | Bachelor's | 23 | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | Bachelor's | 23 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 22 | $38,926 | $26,798 |
| Economics. | Bachelor's | 22 | $50,128 | — |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 22 | — | — |
| Music. | Bachelor's | 22 | — | — |
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services. | Bachelor's | 19 | $27,974 | $25,798 |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Master's | 16 | $48,889 | — |
| Curriculum and Instruction. | Master's | 14 | — | — |
| Area Studies. | Bachelor's | 13 | — | — |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | Bachelor's | 12 | — | — |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies. | Bachelor's | 11 | — | — |
| Computer Software and Media Applications. | Bachelor's | 11 | — | — |
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician. | Bachelor's | 11 | — | — |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 11 | — | — |
| Public Health. | Bachelor's | 11 | — | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Master's | 9 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Keene State College
Keene State College is a mid-sized institution located in Keene, New Hampshire, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 2,699 undergraduate students in a town setting. The most popular fields of study include Visual & performing arts, Business, Education.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Keene State College — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $17,887 per year, which is moderately priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $14,784 for in-state students and $26,840 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $29,993 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 60.1%, a above-average completion outcome. 78.7% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $54,368 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Keene State College confers degrees and certificates across 22 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Visual & performing arts, Business, Education. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by humanities & arts (29% of credentials), social sciences (24% of credentials), stem (18% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Keene State College accepts 90% of applicants, making it open or near-open admission. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 25.
Location & campus
Set in Keene, New Hampshire (town), Keene State College draws students from across New Hampshire and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Keene State College
Q.How much does Keene State College cost?
The average net price at Keene State College is $17,887 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $29,993.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Keene State College?
Keene State College has a 6-year graduation rate of 60.1% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Keene State College?
Keene State College admits 90% of applicants, which is considered open or near-open admission.
Q.How much do Keene State College graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Keene State College graduate earns $54,368 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Keene State College?
Published tuition is $14,784 in-state and $26,840 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Keene State College located?
Keene State College is located in Keene, New Hampshire (ZIP 03435).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Keene State College at their official website.