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About Keene State College

public liberal artssmall class sizeshigh acceptance ratearts and health focusnew england campus

Keene State College is a public liberal arts college in Keene, NH, known for its public liberal arts, small class sizes, and high acceptance rate. With an acceptance rate of 90%, Keene State College is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 709 students each year. Keene State College is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 860–1240, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. Keene State College offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $9,969 per year; the sticker price of $40,340 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Keene State College acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

90%
Overall Accept Rate
3.00
Typical Admitted GPA
1050
Median Admitted SAT
GPATypical admitted range: 2.50 – 3.50 unweighted

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SATSubmitted score range: 860 – 1240 (test optional)

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Keene State College

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Application Strategy
Keene State has specific strengths in sustainability, safety studies, and education, so name your intended major clearly in your application and connect it to something concrete you have done, since a focused applicant reads better than an undecided one at this school.
Test Score Strategy
Since Keene State does not require test scores, skip submitting a score that falls below their middle range and let your GPA and activities carry your application instead.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Keene State College actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$40k/yr$12.2k
30k-48k~$40k/yr$12.5k
48k-75k~$40k/yr$16.0k
75k-110k~$40k/yr$18.0k
110k+~$40k/yr$22.9k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

58%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$47k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
13:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
3,060
Undergrad Enrollment
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