Keene State College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2997 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #850 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #782 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #7 of 16 | In New Hampshire |
| #1082 of 1,941 | For Art History |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 90%
- Undergraduates
- 2,737
- Graduates
- 135
- 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 90% and is among the 37% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 90% | 88% | 91% |
| Applicants | 4,487 | 1,892 | 2,578 |
| Admissions | 4,017 | 1,657 | 2,345 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 707 | 329 | 372 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 2 | 2 |
115 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
49 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 | 2362 (82%) |
|---|---|
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 148 (5%) |
| Hispanic | 147 (5%) |
| Two or more races | 101 (4%) |
| Black or African American | 50 (2%) |
| Asian | 35 (1%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 17 (0.6%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 6 (0.2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 3 (0.1%) |
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
- $10,085
- Students receiving aid
- 100%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $11,754 | $9,756 |
| Tuition in-state | $11,754 | $9,756 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $22,663 | $11,286 |
| Fee in-district | $2,884 | $2,106 |
| Fee in-state | $2,884 | $2,106 |
| Fee out-of-state | $2,884 | $2,106 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,953 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $13,534 |
| Room charge | $8,616 |
| Meal charge | $4,918 |
Keene State College majors
Keene State College has granted 760 bachelor's degrees across 61 programs and 36 master's across 5 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Keene State College.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Occupational Safety and Health Technology & Technician | 71 | 13 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 60 | |
| Psychology, General | 56 | |
| Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other | 40 | |
| Architecture | 38 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 28 | |
| Cinematography and Film & Video Production | 27 | |
| Environmental Studies | 26 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 26 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 25 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 24 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 23 | |
| Health and Wellness, General | 21 | |
| Commercial and Advertising Art | 20 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 17 | |
| Sociology, General | 17 | |
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 16 | |
| Dietetics & Dietitian | 15 | |
| Engineering & Engineering-Related Technologies & Technicians, Other | 15 | |
| History, General | 10 | 3 |
| Holocaust and Related Studies | 12 | |
| Computer Software and Media Applications, Other | 10 | |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 10 | |
| Economics, General | 10 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 9 | |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 9 | |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 9 | |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 8 | |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 7 | |
| Mathematics, General | 7 | |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 7 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 7 | |
| American & United States Studies & Civilization | 6 | |
| Public Health, General | 6 | |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 6 | |
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 5 | |
| Geography | 5 | |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 5 | |
| Music, General | 5 | |
| Technical Theatre & Theatre Design and Technology | 5 | |
| Acting | 4 | |
| Directing and Theatrical Production | 4 | |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 4 | |
| Music Teacher Education | 4 | |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 4 | |
| Substance Abuse & Addiction Counseling | 4 | |
| Construction Engineering Technology & Technician | 3 | |
| Construction Management, General | 3 | |
| Neuroscience | 3 | |
| Sustainability Studies | 3 | |
| Journalism | 2 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 2 | |
| Music Performance, General | 2 | |
| Music Technology | 2 | |
| Music Theory and Composition | 2 | |
| Sociology and Anthropology | 2 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 2 | |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 1 | |
| Chemistry, General | 1 | |
| Dance, General | 1 | |
| Film & Cinema & Media Studies | 1 | |
| Public Relations & Image Management | 1 | |
| Science Teacher Education & General Science Teacher Education | 1 | |
| Women's Studies | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 760 | 36 |
Keene State College has a graduation rate of 59%, which is among the 41% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 59% | 58% | 60% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Keene State College has published 1,714 scientific papers with 14,786 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Physics, Chemistry, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Organic Chemistry, Medicine, Quantum and Particle physics, Engineering, Environmental Science, and Computer Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 7 | 25 |
| 1992 | 10 | 23 |
| 1993 | 9 | 24 |
| 1994 | 18 | 26 |
| 1995 | 11 | 36 |
| 1996 | 15 | 53 |
| 1997 | 16 | 62 |
| 1998 | 13 | 63 |
| 1999 | 7 | 76 |
| 2000 | 17 | 83 |
| 2001 | 8 | 109 |
| 2002 | 19 | 130 |
| 2003 | 13 | 131 |
| 2004 | 16 | 179 |
| 2005 | 11 | 228 |
| 2006 | 17 | 251 |
| 2007 | 70 | 263 |
| 2008 | 32 | 273 |
| 2009 | 45 | 371 |
| 2010 | 84 | 370 |
| 2011 | 76 | 467 |
| 2012 | 65 | 531 |
| 2013 | 72 | 545 |
| 2014 | 86 | 644 |
| 2015 | 106 | 644 |
| 2016 | 206 | 689 |
| 2017 | 72 | 805 |
| 2018 | 72 | 926 |
| 2019 | 82 | 1069 |
| 2020 | 112 | 1206 |
| 2021 | 63 | 1307 |
| 2022 | 56 | 1422 |
| 2023 | 51 | 1416 |
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
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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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Mark Nofri
- Occupations
- American football coachhead coach
- Biography
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Mark Nofri is the current head coach of the Sacred Heart Pioneers football team. He became the interim head coach in 2012, and was promoted to full head coach in 2013. He helped lead Sacred Heart to their first ever national ranking, as they were ranked #24 in The Sports Network FCS Poll on October 20, 2014.
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Sas Carey
- Years
- 1945-.. (age 79)
- Occupations
- nursefilm directorteacher
- 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 book Reindeer Herders in My Heart: Stories of Healing Journeys in Mongolia, and founding the non-profit Nomadicare, which works to support and preserve traditional Mongolian nomadic culture through healthcare, films and stories.
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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.
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 | 451 |
| 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 |