PublicTownKeene State College
KSC
Keene, New Hampshire 03435-1506
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Public town college in Keene
Keene State College is a public institution in Keene with particular strength in psychology and business.
A mid-sized campus of 2.7K undergraduates with a 16:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.
58% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $54,368 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $19,164.
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Admissions
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Admissions
Application Platforms
Early Action
November 15
Decision by mid-December
Regular Decision
April 1
Decision by rolling
Deadline Calendar
Typical Application Requirements
Decision Notifications
Transfer Admission
International Students
English Proficiency Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Financial Aid
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
32.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
2.9%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$19,500
Academics
Programs (73)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
After Graduation
Top Employers
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
78%
Campus Life
Housing & Residential Life
Housing Styles
Dining
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
17
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from NH state average
Climate (School Year)
Nearest Cities
Getting There
Nearest Airports
Distance to Cities
Getting Around
Walkability
Compact campus within walking distance of downtown Keene
Visit Planning
Nearby Hotels
Plan Your Visit
Nearby Attractions
Downtown Keenewalkable
Charming New England downtown with shops, restaurants, and Colonial Theatre
Ashuelot River Parkwalkable
Riverside park with walking trails and recreation
Mount Monadnock
One of most-climbed mountains in the world, popular hiking destination
Chesterfield Gorge
Natural gorge with hiking trails and waterfalls
Pisgah State Park
New Hampshire's largest undeveloped state park with trails and wilderness
Days out near Keene
NewTwo or three colleges you can see in one day around Keene, from real bookable tour times.
- Merrimack College · Southern New Hampshire UniversityTwo states46 days
- Gordon College · Northeastern UniversityBig and small44 days
- University of Massachusetts-Amherst · Amherst CollegeBig and small25 days