Keystone College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #5948 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1646 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1560 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #100 of 155 | In Pennsylvania |
| #5617 of 6,424 | For History |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 85%
- Undergraduates
- 894
- Graduates
- 58
- Male:Female Ratio
- 42:58
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- www.keystone.edu
Keystone College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Keystone College has an acceptance rate of 85% 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 | 85% | 82% | 88% |
| Applicants | 1,974 | 1,097 | 873 |
| Admissions | 1,674 | 905 | 768 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 169 | 98 | 71 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 11 | 1 | 10 |
356 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
110 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
3 or 2%
submitted SAT
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| TOEFL | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school record | Considered but not required |
| College-preparatory program | Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 600 (63%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 144 (15%) |
| Hispanic | 83 (9%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 67 (7%) |
| Two or more races | 34 (4%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 14 (1%) |
| Asian | 4 (0.4%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 (0.2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Keystone College is $21,952 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $21,925 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $24,335 |
| $48-75K | $18,916 |
| $75-110K | $28,291 |
| $110K+ | $30,271 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $15,800 | $15,600 |
| Tuition in-state | $15,800 | $15,600 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $15,800 | $15,600 |
| Fee in-district | $2,500 | $100 |
| Fee in-state | $2,500 | $100 |
| Fee out-of-state | $2,500 | $100 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 366 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $12,600 |
| Room charge | $6,200 |
| Meal charge | $6,400 |
Keystone College majors
Keystone College has granted 166 bachelor's degrees across 27 programs and 49 master's across 7 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Keystone College.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 3 | 23 | 16 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 27 | 10 | |
| Applied Psychology | 14 | ||
| Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other | 14 | ||
| Accounting | 5 | 7 | |
| Child Care Provider & Assistant | 12 | ||
| Kindergarten & Preschool Education and Teaching | 11 | ||
| Social Sciences, Other | 10 | ||
| Information Technology | 9 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 2 | 6 | |
| Teacher Assistant & Aide | 6 | ||
| Accounting and Business & Management | 5 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 5 | ||
| Digital Arts | 5 | ||
| Education, Other | 5 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 4 | ||
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 4 | ||
| Wildlife Biology | 1 | 3 | |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | 1 | 2 | |
| Computer Science | 3 | ||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs | 3 | ||
| Environmental Science | 3 | ||
| Forensic Science and Technology | 3 | ||
| Art Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Environmental Biology | 2 | ||
| Health & Medical Preparatory Programs, Other | 1 | 1 | |
| Industrial and Organizational Psychology | 2 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 2 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 1 | ||
| Environmental Studies | 1 | ||
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 1 | ||
| Pre-Occupational Therapy Studies | 1 | ||
| Public Health, Other | 1 | ||
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 24 | 166 | 49 |
Keystone College has a graduation rate of 36%, which is among the 18% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 36% | 29% | 41% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Keystone College has published 239 scientific papers with 2,186 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Medicine, Political Science, Biology, Law, and Quantum and Particle physics.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 1 | 2 |
| 1994 | 5 | 5 |
| 1995 | 0 | 5 |
| 1996 | 0 | 11 |
| 1997 | 0 | 13 |
| 1998 | 1 | 15 |
| 1999 | 5 | 29 |
| 2000 | 4 | 38 |
| 2001 | 1 | 43 |
| 2002 | 1 | 58 |
| 2003 | 0 | 38 |
| 2004 | 1 | 46 |
| 2005 | 0 | 49 |
| 2006 | 1 | 41 |
| 2007 | 4 | 37 |
| 2008 | 4 | 33 |
| 2009 | 3 | 47 |
| 2010 | 8 | 40 |
| 2011 | 6 | 65 |
| 2012 | 4 | 62 |
| 2013 | 5 | 77 |
| 2014 | 6 | 75 |
| 2015 | 9 | 80 |
| 2016 | 12 | 83 |
| 2017 | 16 | 85 |
| 2018 | 9 | 106 |
| 2019 | 13 | 105 |
| 2020 | 11 | 149 |
| 2021 | 3 | 136 |
| 2022 | 10 | 133 |
| 2023 | 22 | 172 |
| 2024 | 38 | 127 |
| 2025 | 12 | 127 |
Notable alumni
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Kate Micucci
- Occupations
- composercomediansongwriteractorvoice actor
- Biography
-
Kate Micucci is an American actress, comedian and musician who is half of the musical comedy duo Garfunkel and Oates with Riki Lindhome. Some of her roles include Stephanie Gooch in Scrubs, Ally in 'Til Death, Shelley in Raising Hope, Lucy in The Big Bang Theory, Sadie Miller in Steven Universe, Velma Dinkley in Scooby-Doo since 2015, Webby Vanderquack in DuckTales, Daisy in Nature Cat, Julie in Motorcity, Stacey in Guillermo del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities, and Dr. Fox in Unikitty!
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Christy Mathewson
- Occupations
- baseball playerAmerican football player
- Biography
-
Christopher Mathewson, nicknamed "Big Six," "the Christian Gentleman," "Matty," and "the Gentleman's Hurler," was an American professional baseball pitcher who played 17 seasons in Major League Baseball for the New York Giants. He stood 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) tall and weighed 195 pounds (88 kg). He was among the most dominant pitchers in baseball history, and ranks in the all-time top 10 in several key pitching categories, including wins, shutouts, and earned run average. In 1936, Mathewson was elected into the Baseball Hall of Fame as one of its first five members.
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Art Wall, Jr
- Occupations
- golfer
- Biography
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Arthur Jonathan Wall Jr. was an American professional golfer, best known for winning the Masters Tournament in 1959.
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Josh Balk
- Years
- 1979-.. (age 47)
- Occupations
- animal rights advocatebusinesspersonentrepreneur
- Biography
-
Josh Balk is an American activist, CEO of The Accountability Board, which he co-founded. Previously, he was vice president of farm animal protection for the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) farm animal division. In addition, he is a cofounder of Eat Just, a food technology company. Prior to working with HSUS and founding Eat Just, he was known for his work at Animal Outlook (formerly Compassion Over Killing). Balk is best known for leading successful legislative campaigns for farm animals, along with his work with food companies in enacting animal welfare policies that include eliminating gestation crates for breeding pigs and battery cages for chickens. He is also known for his work with the food industry to shift its focus onto plant-based foods.
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Red Wallace
- Occupations
- basketball playerbasketball coach
- Biography
-
Michael John "Red" Wallace was an American professional basketball player and coach. He played for the Boston Celtics during the 1946–47 Basketball Association of America season, the first in the league's existence, before he was traded to the Toronto Huskies for Charlie Hoefer. He also played for various teams in the American Basketball League prior to his stint in the BAA. Wallace played in the Eastern Professional Basketball League (EPBL) for the Sunbury Mercuries during the 1947–48 season and Wilkes-Barre Barons from 1954 to 1957. He won EPBL championship with the Barons in 1955 and 1956.
General info
| Founded | 1868 |
|---|---|
| Motto | Progress through Effort |
| Colors | navy blue, orange |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 144 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields |
Location and contacts
| Address | One College Green La Plume, Pennsylvania, 18440-0200 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 0 |
| Phone | 5709458000 |