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About Keystone College

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Keystone College is a private liberal arts college in La Plume, PA, known for its small private college, accessible admissions, and business and education focus. With an acceptance rate of 81%, Keystone College is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 199 students each year. Keystone College is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 885–1160, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. Keystone College offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $15,368 per year; the sticker price of $32,300 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Keystone College acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

81%
Overall Accept Rate
1023
Median Admitted SAT
SATSubmitted score range: 885 – 1160 (test optional)

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Keystone College

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Essay Strategy
Keystone College enrolls fewer than 2,000 students in a rural Pennsylvania setting, so use your essays and any written responses to show you genuinely want a tight-knit campus where faculty know you by name. Mention specific programs, clubs, or hands-on learning opportunities at Keystone that match your goals.
Demonstrated Interest
Keystone is a small school where admissions staff can actually track who reaches out, so email your admissions counselor with a specific question about your intended major or visit the La Plume campus before you submit your application. A personal visit or direct outreach can make your name familiar before your file is reviewed.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Keystone College actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$32k/yr$21.9k
30k-48k~$32k/yr$24.3k
48k-75k~$32k/yr$18.9k
75k-110k~$32k/yr$28.3k
110k+~$32k/yr$30.3k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

41%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$37k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
14:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
1,248
Undergrad Enrollment
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