KEENE STATE COLLEGE (KSC)
- 229 Main Street
- Keene, NH 03435
- OPEID College Code: 00259000
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- General Phone: (603) 352-1909
- President: Helen Giles-Gee
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Master's
- Local Area: Distant Town
- Student Enrollment: 5,356
- College Alias: KSC
- College Mascot: Owls
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Keene State College - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Athletics
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
- Student Services
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- ROTC Air Force
- Website
- www.keene.edu

- Mission Statement
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Accreditation
- New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Masters Colleges and Universities (Smaller Programs)
- Undergraduate Classification Balanced Arts & Sciences/Professions, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Single Postbaccalaureate (Education)
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Lower Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification Very High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Medium Four-Year, Highly Residential
Keene State College Campus Map
Other Campus Locations
- Granite State College
Concord, NH 03301
43 Miles Away - Plymouth State University (Plymouth)
Plymouth, NH 03264
65 Miles Away
- University of New Hampshire
Durham, NH 03824
70 Miles Away - University of New Hampshire at Manchester (UNH Manchester)
Manchester, NH 03101
41 Miles Away
- Admission Links
- Admissions: admissions.keene.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2009
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $40.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $40.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Required
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Recommended
- Recommendation Consideration Required
- Formal Demonstration of Competencies Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2009
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 2,234 | 2,763 | 4,997 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 1,418 (63%) | 2,119 (77%) | 3,537 (71%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 471 (33%) | 717 (34%) | 1,188 (34%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2009
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 1,138 | 96% |
| ACT ® Exam | 1 | - |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2009
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 450 | 550 |
| SAT ® Math | 450 | 550 |
| SAT ® Writing | 450 | 540 |
| ACT ® Composite | - | - |
| ACT ® English | - | - |
| ACT ® Math | - | - |
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: KSC Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 81%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 73% | 13% | 10% | 39% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $8,079 | $4,239 | $1,164 | $3,562 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 2.4% | 2.6% | 1.2% |
| Number in Default | 27 | 29 | 14 |
| Number in Repayment | 1,121 | 1,101 | 1,164 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $9,334 | $8,778 | $8,298 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $9,334 | $8,778 | $8,298 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $17,504 | $16,628 | $15,848 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 | $600 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $8,444 | $8,066 | $7,730 |
| Other Expenses | $1,850 | $1,850 | $1,550 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,826 | $6,826 | $6,036 |
| Other Expenses | $2,050 | $2,050 | $2,050 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $2,050 | $2,050 | $2,050 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $20,428 | $19,494 | $18,178 |
| In-State | $20,428 | $19,494 | $18,178 |
| Out of State | $28,598 | $27,344 | $25,728 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $19,010 | $18,454 | $16,984 |
| In-State | $19,010 | $18,454 | $16,984 |
| Out of State | $27,180 | $26,304 | $24,534 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $12,184 | $11,628 | $10,948 |
| In-State | $12,184 | $11,628 | $10,948 |
| Out of State | $20,354 | $19,478 | $18,498 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
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The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 5,356 Undergraduate: 5,235 Graduate: 121
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 2,323 Female: 3,033
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 2,285 Female: 2,950
- Graduate Gender Male: 38 Female: 83
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 4,898 Part-Time: 458
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 4,890 Part-Time: 345
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 8 Part-Time: 113
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 8 | 0.1% |
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | - | - |
| Asian | - | - |
| Hispanic | - | - |
| White | - | - |
| Unknown | 203 | 4% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Ages 18-19 | 2,237 | 42% |
| Ages 20-21 | 2,044 | 38% |
| Ages 22-24 | 543 | 10% |
| Ages 25-29 | 170 | 3% |
| Ages 30-34 | 75 | 1% |
| Ages 35-39 | 35 | 0.7% |
| Ages 40-49 | 69 | 1% |
| Ages 50-65 | 58 | 1% |
| Age Over 65 | 50 | 0.9% |
| Age Unknown | 75 | 1% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 959 | 495 | 464 |
| Faculty Status | 314 | 205 | 109 |
| Tenured Faculty | 143 | 135 | 8 |
| Graduate Assistants | 7 | - | 7 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 459 | 194 | 265 |
| Primarily Instruction | 459 | 194 | 265 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 49 | 47 | 2 |
| Other Professionals | 215 | 106 | 109 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 236 | 148 | 88 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 145 | 90 | 55 |
| Skilled Crafts | 42 | 29 | 13 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 38 | 20 | 18 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $70,963 (194) | $73,241 (103) | $68,384 (91) |
| Professor | $86,146 (75) | $87,057 (43) | $84,921 (32) |
| Associate Professor | $72,355 (42) | $73,309 (25) | $70,952 (17) |
| Assistant Professor | $58,078 (56) | $58,508 (27) | $57,678 (29) |
| Instructor | $50,780 (5) | $49,310 (2) | $51,760 (3) |
| Lecturer | $47,189 (13) | $49,015 (4) | $46,378 (9) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $70,963 (194) | $73,241 (103) | $68,384 (91) |
| Professor | $86,146 (75) | $87,057 (43) | $84,921 (32) |
| Associate Professor | $72,355 (42) | $73,309 (25) | $70,952 (17) |
| Assistant Professor | $58,078 (56) | $58,508 (27) | $57,678 (29) |
| Instructor | $50,780 (5) | $49,310 (2) | $51,760 (3) |
| Lecturer | $47,189 (13) | $49,015 (4) | $46,378 (9) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 419 | 223 | 196 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 361 | 194 | 167 |
| Baseball | 36 | 36 | - |
| Basketball | 34 | 16 | 18 |
| All Track Combined | 135 | 74 | 61 |
| Field Hockey | 23 | - | 23 |
| Lacrosse | 64 | 39 | 25 |
| Soccer | 68 | 42 | 26 |
| Softball | 15 | - | 15 |
| Swimming and Diving | 30 | 16 | 14 |
| Volleyball | 14 | - | 14 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $41,907 | $30,340 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $2,691 | $2,388 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 55 | 25 | 30 |
| Baseball | 4 | 4 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 3 | - |
| Basketball | 9 | 5 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| All Track Combined | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Field Hockey | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Lacrosse | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Soccer | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Softball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Swimming and Diving | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Volleyball | 4 | - | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | - | 3 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 79%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 58% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 55% |
| Female | 60% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 50% |
| Black | - |
| Asian | 46% |
| Hispanic | 25% |
| White | 59% |
| Unknown | 57% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 37% |
| 5 Years | 56% |
| 6 Years | 58% |
Crime Statistics
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | 15 | 27 |
| Liquor Related | 48 | 48 |
| On Campus | ||
| Drug Related | 24 | 36 |
| Liquor Related | 75 | 76 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 2 | 4 |
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | - |
| Burglary | 8 | 6 |
| Arson | 1 | - |
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 4 | 4 |
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | - |
| Burglary | 24 | 7 |
| Vehicle Theft | - | 2 |
| Arson | 1 | 1 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009