Keene State College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3047 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #854 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #786 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #7 of 16 | In New Hampshire |
| #1203 of 2,335 | For Pharmacy |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 89%
- Undergraduates
- 2,718
- Graduates
- 128
- Male:Female Ratio
- 46:54
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Post-master's certificate
- Website
- www.keene.edu
Keene State College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Keene State College has an acceptance rate of 89% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 89% | 88% | 90% |
| Applicants | 4,666 | 1,998 | 2,668 |
| Admissions | 4,157 | 1,757 | 2,400 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 727 | 340 | 387 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 1 | 1 |
35 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
48 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| TOEFL | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 2365 (83%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 133 (5%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 131 (5%) |
| Two or more races | 94 (3%) |
| Black or African American | 57 (2%) |
| Asian | 37 (1%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 19 (0.7%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 5 (0.2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $10,527
- Students receiving aid
- 100%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $11,754 | $9,990 |
| Tuition in-state | $11,754 | $9,990 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $23,230 | $11,556 |
| Fee in-district | $2,956 | $2,159 |
| Fee in-state | $2,956 | $2,159 |
| Fee out-of-state | $2,956 | $2,159 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,999 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $13,656 |
| Room charge | $8,616 |
| Meal charge | $5,040 |
Keene State College majors
Keene State College has granted 655 bachelor's degrees across 62 programs and 47 master's across 6 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Keene State College.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Occupational Safety and Health Technology & Technician | 62 | 20 |
| Psychology, General | 56 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 51 | |
| Architecture | 34 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 27 | |
| Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other | 26 | |
| Cinematography and Film & Video Production | 25 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 24 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 19 | |
| History, General | 17 | 1 |
| Holocaust and Related Studies | 17 | |
| Commercial and Advertising Art | 16 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 15 | |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 15 | |
| Engineering & Engineering-Related Technologies & Technicians, Other | 14 | |
| Environmental Studies | 14 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 13 | |
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 12 | |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 12 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 12 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 12 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 12 | |
| Dietetics & Dietitian | 4 | 7 |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 9 | |
| Sociology, General | 9 | |
| Construction Engineering Technology & Technician | 8 | |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 8 | |
| Music, General | 8 | |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 7 | |
| Economics, General | 7 | |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 7 | |
| Health and Wellness, General | 6 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 6 | |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 5 | |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 5 | |
| Public Health, General | 5 | |
| Technical Theatre & Theatre Design and Technology | 5 | |
| Acting | 4 | |
| American & United States Studies & Civilization | 4 | |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 4 | |
| Mathematics, General | 4 | |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 4 | |
| Sustainability Studies | 4 | |
| Women's Studies | 4 | |
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 3 | |
| Film & Cinema & Media Studies | 3 | |
| Geography | 3 | |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 3 | |
| Public Relations & Image Management | 3 | |
| Sociology and Anthropology | 3 | |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 3 | |
| Substance Abuse & Addiction Counseling | 3 | |
| Chemistry, General | 2 | |
| Chemistry, Other | 2 | |
| Construction Management, General | 2 | |
| Legal Studies | 2 | |
| Neuroscience | 2 | |
| Computer Software and Media Applications, Other | 1 | |
| Directing and Theatrical Production | 1 | |
| Drama and Dance Teacher Education | 1 | |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 1 | |
| Music Performance, General | 1 | |
| Music Technology | 1 | |
| Music Theory and Composition | 1 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 655 | 47 |
Keene State College has a graduation rate of 58%, which is among the 42% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 58% | 56% | 61% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Keene State College has published 1,894 scientific papers with 21,690 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Physics, Chemistry, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Medicine, Organic Chemistry, Quantum and Particle physics, Engineering, Computer Science, and Environmental Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 10 | 45 |
| 1993 | 9 | 36 |
| 1994 | 20 | 35 |
| 1995 | 11 | 48 |
| 1996 | 15 | 66 |
| 1997 | 16 | 76 |
| 1998 | 14 | 75 |
| 1999 | 8 | 92 |
| 2000 | 19 | 108 |
| 2001 | 9 | 126 |
| 2002 | 20 | 175 |
| 2003 | 16 | 199 |
| 2004 | 16 | 231 |
| 2005 | 15 | 272 |
| 2006 | 18 | 303 |
| 2007 | 74 | 330 |
| 2008 | 34 | 360 |
| 2009 | 47 | 438 |
| 2010 | 89 | 492 |
| 2011 | 87 | 599 |
| 2012 | 68 | 688 |
| 2013 | 96 | 691 |
| 2014 | 118 | 822 |
| 2015 | 110 | 830 |
| 2016 | 213 | 895 |
| 2017 | 81 | 1051 |
| 2018 | 80 | 1223 |
| 2019 | 84 | 1652 |
| 2020 | 104 | 1640 |
| 2021 | 67 | 1848 |
| 2022 | 59 | 1839 |
| 2023 | 53 | 1983 |
| 2024 | 39 | 1918 |
Notable alumni
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Molly Kelly
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Molly Kelly is an American politician. A member of the Democratic Party, she served in the New Hampshire Senate, representing the 10th District from 2006 until 2016. She was the Democratic nominee for Governor of New Hampshire in the 2018 election.
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James M. Burt
- Occupations
- military personnel
- Biography
-
James Montross Burt was a United States Army armor officer who received the Medal of Honor for his valor in the Battle of Aachen during World War II.
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Joseph Stallcop
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Joseph P. Stallcop is an American politician, author, EMT, and former member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives. He was first elected to the chamber in 2016 as a Democrat. In May 2017, Stallcop switched his party affiliation to Libertarian. He served on the House Legislative Administration Committee and as a member of the House Libertarian Caucus led by Rep. Caleb Q. Dyer.
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Jim Ferry
- Occupations
- basketball coach
- Biography
-
James A. Ferry Jr. is an American college basketball coach who is the current head coach of the UMBC Retrievers men's basketball team. He formerly served as interim head coach for the 2020–2021 season at Penn State and the head men's basketball coach at Duquesne, Long Island, Adelphi, and Plymouth State.
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Mark Nofri
- Occupations
- head coachAmerican football coach
- Biography
-
Mark Nofri is an American college football coach. He is the head football coach for Sacred Heart University, a position he has held since 2012. He became the interim head coach in 2012, and was promoted to head coach on a permanent basis in 2013. Nofri led Sacred Heart to their first ever national ranking, as they were ranked No. 24 in The Sports Network poll on October 20, 2014. Nofri was diagnosed with colon cancer in 2015.
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Sas Carey
- Years
- 1945-.. (age 80)
- Occupations
- film directornurseteacher
- Biography
-
Sas Carey is an American film director, author, teacher, holistic nurse, and spiritual healer. She is best known for her four feature documentaries: Gobi Women's Song, Ceremony, Migration and Transition and her two books Reindeer Herders in My Heart: Stories of Healing Journeys in Mongolia, and Marrying Mongolia: A Memoir. She founded the non-profit Nomadicare, which works to support and preserve traditional Mongolian nomadic culture through healthcare, films and stories.
General info
| Alternative names | KSC |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1909 |
| Motto | Enter to learn; go forth to serve |
| Colors | red |
| Academic calendar | September to May (September - December; January-May). Also Summer Sessions (May-June; July-August) |
| Total FTE staff | 445 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 229 Main Street Keene, New Hampshire, 03435-1506 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 23,000 |
| Phone | 6033521909 |