Founded in 1909, Keene State College. is a Public college. Located in New Hampshire, which is a city setting in New Hampshire, the campus itself is Town. The campus is home to 4,165 full time undergraduate students, and 117 full time graduate students.
The Keene State College Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 15:1. There are 206 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Keene State College include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.
Quick Facts
Acceptance Rate
82%
Application Deadline
Application Fee
50
SAT Range
880-1070
ACT Range
18-24
Admissions at KSC are considered Less Selective, with ,20% of all applicants being admitted.
In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 19 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.
68% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 23% were in the top quarter, and 5% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.
STUDENT LIFE Reviews
We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Keene State College.
0%
“We”re apathetic”
25%
“We know about current events and vote”
63%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
13%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
40%
“Sometimes, but not often”
47%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
13%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
50%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
50%
“I feel extremely safe”
27%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
67%
“We bought the gear”
7%
“We live for the big game”
0%
“It”s not really our thing”
13%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
63%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
25%
“We”re a very artistic group”
13%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
63%
“They keep regular office hours”
25%
“They”re always available”
6%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
31%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
63%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
6%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
13%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
25%
“We only party on weekends”
56%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
6%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
38%
“There might be people who do”
44%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
13%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
0%
“We”re apathetic”
25%
“We know about current events and vote”
63%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
13%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
40%
“Sometimes, but not often”
47%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
13%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
50%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
50%
“I feel extremely safe”
27%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
67%
“We bought the gear”
7%
“We live for the big game”
0%
“It”s not really our thing”
13%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
63%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
25%
“We”re a very artistic group”
13%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
63%
“They keep regular office hours”
25%
“They”re always available”
6%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
31%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
63%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
59 Students rated on-campus housing 3.2 stars. 12 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate off-campus housing?
51 Students rated off-campus housing 3.3 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate campus food?
64 Students rated campus food 3.4 stars. 25 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate campus facilities?
64 Students rated campus facilities 4.1 stars. 33 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate class size?
63 Students rated class size 4.3 stars. 49 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate school activities?
63 Students rated school activities 4 stars. 32 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate local services?
64 Students rated local services 4.4 stars. 56 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate academics?
63 Students rated academics 3.8 stars. 35 % gave the school a 5.0.
Keene State College REVIEWS
What's your overall opinion of Keene State College?
19 Students rated Keene State College
Ellieanna - 01/30/2021
I started off at Keene State College as a transfer student. I was transferring from Manchester Community College to be with my boyfriend. The transfer process was super easy and all of the staff were super kind to me, even giving me extra scholarship money when I needed assistance. So if you're low on money, consider this school. It's not the cheapest but they will help you financially.
Joseph - 01/19/2020
Keene is a great environment for all people its smaller warming environment welcomes everyone. But the only downside is there isn't much to do off of campus because of the location. Although the food on campus is not very good, in my opinion it is very over rated but its not the end of the world.
Brittany - 12/01/2019
I transferred to keene at the beginning of my sophomore year and it is better than my past school experience. Some of the professors suck and i actually feel like many of mine don’t care if i pass or not, which can be common at all colleges. i wish there were more activities on campus and the activities were more logically planned, not in the middle of classes.
Tyler - 08/04/2019
If I had to review Keene State College as a whole I would say that it is a great School. Although this school is pricey compared to community colleges and local colleges from where I am from it is a great place where Community comes together and conquers the world one place at a time. Keene State College is a place where students come together and help out the environment and Community as a whole. Being a completely involved student I can also agree that there is a lot to do outside of the classroom.
Ariana - 06/05/2019
It's a beautiful place to be able to relax and have fun. Theirs great and bad teachers. Food isn't always the best and could have more options, but they love feed back to improve in their food and service. There a lot of campus stuff to do like bingo night. Teachers are always there to help their students succeed.
Jerrika - 05/02/2019
Keene State is a good, affordable, school with quality professors. Keene as a town is a fairly safe town and the prices of off campus housing aren’t outrageous. There are many restaurants, local businesses, and farm stands open throughout the week. These businesses also give students ample employment opportunities. I personally am not involved in Greek Life but all the people I know who are involved are incredibly kind and will answer any questions you have about joining! The sports teams are good, the art scene is great, and I adore the environmental and social activism. Keene State also offers a Holocaust and Genocide study program which is incredibly fascinating!
lily - 04/11/2019
As a student here, I love it. I have had a great experience so far but, there is stuff that could change, for example, the food is bad. I usually get sick after eating from the dining hall. Also, some professors aren't the best. Some of them don't help their students succeed and they don't care. they aren't there to help some students.
Claudia - 02/13/2019
I love being educated at Keene State, don't get me wrong. My professors are amazing and I feel like I learn a lot and they care about what I'm learning. BUT this school does deserve two stars because the ONLY good thing they do is education. The student accounts staff are rude and generally condescending and not helpful as well as most all of the administration I have spoken to. Residential Life is rude and genuinely don't care about your living situation or needs as long as you are paying and they can catch you on enough 'health and safety violations' to fine you about $100 dollars a person. Right now we have 2 showers for all of the girls in my building that work and they don't care to fix them let alone clean the cob webs from the ceiling or vacuum the floor once a month at least. When they found 'unsafe' extension cords in my dorm (that had been there since the beginning of the year and weren't a problem for the previous three safety checks) I was given 10 days OVER CHRISTMAS to finish a video series about being safe in the dorms. If I didn't complete it (which I didn't because I had never received a letter from the student conduct office and it looks like spam) I was put on 'academic probation' which meant I wouldn't receive my scholarship to pay for school after trying to handle the matter myself I was told parents hold more weight because "they pay the school" so I let my mom call and raise hell so that I could keep my scholarship and the school could keep me as a student and the money my tuition gives them. As a biology major they, note that they don't offer a pre-med track, I would suggest going ANYWHERE else if you want to go into medicine because no one here can help you get into med school, tell you about med school how to apply, what you need to know or even what classes you should take at Keene to be successful in medicine (except maybe some MEMBERS, not the adviser of the pre med club). The "pre-med adviser" who has only met with me on one occasion and isn't my regular adviser AND is supposed to write me a letter of recommendation for med school doesn't even come to pre-med club meetings to get to know students. She is one of the least helpful people I have met here, from the moment she gave me a sheet of recommended classes for med school and sent me out the door and hasn't responded to an email since. Keene State doesn't care about you or what you do as long as they get their money. Their ONLY saving grace is that MOST of their professors care about their students. If you want to party every weekend and get a good education, and be disrespected by almost every administrator and other non-professor staff, then Keene State is the place for you.
Dalicia - 02/13/2019
Its a terrific school with much to offer students. It has an excellent film program that I can't wait to be involved in. There on-campus housing is perfect! For first-year students, there is an amazing integrated building that brings students with a like-minded interest together.
Savanna - 11/08/2018
I love the school and the environment around it. It is a beautiful campus with so many amazing people. The food is actually pretty good compared to other campus that I have visited over the summer. The campus safety are really nice people and really good at their jobs. The campus is itself is keep well clean.
Kaliana - 08/28/2018
I really enjoy Keene State College. All athletes had to come to the school one week earlier than everybody else. I have been very busy training with the soccer team. We would go out to do fitness tests, scrimmage and train two times a day. I just started classes this week. I need to figure out time management. Despite the fact I do feel college life will be a challenge I am very happy I chose Keene State College.
Emily - 02/26/2018
Overall, I have enjoyed my time at Keene State. The class sizes are perfect for teacher student relationships. The academics are rigorous in some classes and in others are not as much. Overall, there is a good balance of academic and social activities for students to take part in.
Andrea - 01/13/2018
Reasonably small classes enable more one on one communication with the professors. The town of Keene is small but larger cities are highly accessible. There are plenty of shops and restaurants in the town and many hiking areas as well as access to other outdoor activities. The dorms are decent, but the surrounding town has a great deal of affordable housing. The dining commons serves decent food and there are other options available on campus as well as excellent restaurants in town. Overall it is a highly regarded school in a prime location.
Clara - 12/27/2017
Keene State is an excellent college. The professors are very caring and are great teachers. The atmosphere is encouraging, and the small class sizes make the learning very personalized. It is very easy to get to know the faculty, and plenty of research opportunities are available. Keene State's campus is beautiful, and I'm proud to be an owl!
Anna - 09/21/2017
KSC is a great school for the price you pay for schooling. If you take your academics seriously it's not difficult to do well especially with all the free resources that are offered to students. There is also an avid party life but most of it happens off campus so people are not pressured to partake. There's over 140 different clubs and activities to get involved in and always something happening on campus.
The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Keene State College is 82%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020, _____ students were offered admission.
What should every freshman at your school know before they start?
Good schooling and great friends. I would definatly not transfer it was the best choice school for me.
The classmates at Keene State College are great, worldly, beautiful and accepting people that have a lot to offer the world, and with the opportunity of a great education from Keene State College, these people will do many great things.
Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!
I chose Keene State College because they have a fresh new start to an Architecture program, whereas my other choices for schools didn't have as much or any choice for architecture programs. The Architecture program here, I think, is pretty good. It has a lot of potential to grow over the years and I am glad to be apart of its program.
I believe the best thing about Keene State College is the small class sizes. I'm not just a number to my professors, I'm a living, breathing person, who they've had the opportunity to get to know and genunienly care about.
What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?
Well I knew this but you don't really know it until it happens to you that they do not guarantee upperclassman (not freshman) housing. So if you are a freshman you are fine but it you are not then you better cross your fingers. That you were not required to have an internship as a psychology major and you should!!!! I learned more my first year working in the field then I ever did in four years at school.
What kind of person should not attend this school?
People who just want to dick around and party. There's a lot of drinking, but a pretty big emphasis on schoolwork. How much work you really have to do depends on your major.
The kind of people that should attend Keene State College should be the ones that want a valuable education from a school that is not crowded but not tiny either. They should also expect some one-on-one time with professors, an excellent range of on-campus employments, over 100 clubs and intramurals, and an all-around good time. If they want to have a memorable but hard working and well worth college experience, Keene State College is the place to be.
What are the most popular student activities/groups?
There isn't anything I'd say is the MOST popular. But when people are involved in things they are really involved and love it 100{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c}.
The academics in this school, are excellent in my opinion. There are so many interesting classes to choose from and the teachers are not too easy but not too hard when it comes to grading your work. I don't feel too overwhelmed with work, and if I am it would only be a little bit. Everyday, I surprise myself with how much I have achieved academically. Before college, I felt that I wouldn't be able to survive the workload, but thanks to all the academic support, I no longer have that worry.
Where is the best place to get work done on campus?
The library. There are plenty of work spaces here, including tables, desks/cubicles, couches, and private study rooms. Basically everything you need to study is available here. They have computers, printers, copiers, all the books you need, even a coffee machine!
All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA.
Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.
93% of students attending Keene State College receive some sort of financial aid.
26% were awarded federal grants.76%received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.