# Keene State College

Keene, NH. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/keene-state-college

Keene State College is a public college in Keene, NH with 2,699 undergraduates. It admits 90% of applicants. The average net price after aid is $17,940 per year ($13,631 for families earning under $30,000). 56% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $62,326 ten years after enrolling.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 90% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test blind (scores not considered) (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 4,666 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 4,157 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | — (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | — (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | — (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $30,129 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $17,940 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | $13,631 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $13,861 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $14,105 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | $17,377 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | $23,060 (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 2,699 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 56% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $62,326 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | $25,816 (FY2024) |

## What Keene State College considers in admissions (Fall 2023)

- High school record: Required
- High school GPA: Required
- College-prep coursework: Required
- Class rank: Considered
- Essay or personal statement: Required
- Recommendations: Considered
- Demonstrated competencies: Not considered
- Legacy status: Not considered
- Work experience: Not considered
- English proficiency test: Considered

## FAQ

**What is Keene State College's acceptance rate?**

Keene State College admits 90% of applicants, which makes it open.

**Is Keene State College test optional?**

Test blind (scores not considered).

**How many students apply to Keene State College?**

In Fall 2023, 4,666 students applied to Keene State College and 4,157 were admitted; 728 enrolled.

**Does Keene State College consider legacy status?**

No. Keene State College reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

**Does Keene State College require an essay?**

Keene State College reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).

**How much does Keene State College cost?**

The sticker cost of attendance is $30,129 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $17,940.

**What is Keene State College's graduation rate?**

56% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.


## Sources

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
- IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023): https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/DataFiles.aspx
- IPEDS unit ID 183062. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology