Keene State College
Public university · Keene, NH · 2,699 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
90%
Accessible
SAT (middle 50%)
—
ACT (middle 50%)
—
Average net price
$17,940
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$30,129
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
56%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Keene State College?
Keene State College accepts about 90 of every 100 applicants (90%), which makes it accessible. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The latest federal data says Keene State College is test-blind (SAT and ACT scores aren’t considered), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Keene State College's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Keene State College cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $30,129 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $17,940 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $15,154 for NH residents and $27,512 for out-of-state students.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$15,154
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$27,512
- Room & board$14,134
- Total cost of attendance$30,129
- Average net price after grants$17,940
Popular majors
Visual & Performing Arts, Business, Engineering Technology, Psychology, Education.
Keene State College FAQ
- What is Keene State College's acceptance rate?
- 90% — accessible.
- Is Keene State College test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Keene State College is test-blind (SAT and ACT scores aren’t considered), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Keene State College's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Keene State College cost?
- About $30,129 a year before aid; $17,940 on average after grants.
- What is Keene State College's FAFSA school code?
- 002590. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Keene State College receives your information.
- What is Keene State College's graduation rate?
- 56% of students finish within six years.
Colleges similar to Keene State College
| College | Acceptance rate | SAT (middle 50%) | Avg. net price | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New England CollegeHenniker, NH | 92% | — | $24,059 | 38% |
| University of New HampshireDurham, NH | 88% | 1090–1330 | $26,150 | 77% |
| Plymouth State UniversityPlymouth, NH | 88% | — | $19,530 | 52% |
| Franklin Pierce UniversityRindge, NH | 93% | 1057–1282 | $23,023 | 55% |
| Rivier UniversityNashua, NH | 83% | 1055–1175 | $26,585 | 56% |
| Southern New Hampshire UniversityManchester, NH | 100% | — | $36,764 | 42% |