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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
- Website: www.keene.edu

- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Master's Degree
- Local Area: Distant Town
- Student Enrollment: 5,100
- College Alias: KSC
- College Mascot: Owls

Basic Information
- 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
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - KSC Library Profile
- 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
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.keene.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2006
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $35.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $35.00
- 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 2006
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 1,789 | 2,360 | 4,149 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 1,206 (67%) | 1,917 (81%) | 3,123 (75%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 422 (35%) | 719 (38%) | 1,141 (37%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2006
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 1,110 | 97% |
| ACT ® Exam | - | - |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2006
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 450 | 540 |
| SAT ® Math | 450 | 540 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | - | - |
| ACT ® English | - | - |
| ACT ® Math | - | - |
- 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 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 71% | 14% | 27% | 44% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $6,056 | $3,530 | $2,070 | $3,329 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 1.2% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Number in Default | 14 | 19 | 17 |
| Number in Repayment | 1,164 | 1,218 | 1,107 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $8,298 | $7,822 | $7,352 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $15,848 | $15,092 | $14,192 |
| Books and Supplies | $600 | $600 | $600 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $7,460 | $7,026 | $6,484 |
| Other Expenses | $1,550 | $1,550 | $1,550 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,036 | $5,104 | $5,820 |
| 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-State | $17,908 | $16,998 | $15,986 |
| Out of State | $25,458 | $24,268 | $22,826 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $16,984 | $15,576 | $15,822 |
| Out of State | $24,534 | $22,846 | $22,662 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $10,948 | $10,472 | $10,002 |
| Out of State | $18,498 | $17,742 | $16,842 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 5,100 Undergraduate: 5,002 Graduate: 98
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 2,159 Female: 2,941
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 2,144 Female: 2,858
- Graduate Gender Male: 15 Female: 83
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 4,580 Part-Time: 520
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 4,542 Part-Time: 460
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 38 Part-Time: 60
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 22 | 0.4% |
| American Indian | 2 | 0.04% |
| Black | 32 | 0.6% |
| Asian | 25 | 0.5% |
| Hispanic | 44 | 0.9% |
| White | 4,741 | 93% |
| Unknown | 234 | 5% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 86 | 2% |
| Ages 18-19 | 2,205 | 43% |
| Ages 20-21 | 1,705 | 33% |
| Ages 22-24 | 642 | 13% |
| Ages 25-29 | 159 | 3% |
| Ages 30-34 | 49 | 1% |
| Ages 35-39 | 45 | 0.9% |
| Ages 40-49 | 101 | 2% |
| Ages 50-65 | 58 | 1% |
| Age Over 65 | 42 | 0.8% |
| Age Uknown | 8 | 0.2% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 908 | 456 | 452 |
| Faculty Status | 306 | 195 | 111 |
| Tenured Faculty | 136 | 129 | 7 |
| Graduate Assistants | 8 | - | 8 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 428 | 185 | 243 |
| Primarily Instruction | 428 | 185 | 243 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 45 | 42 | 3 |
| Other Professionals | 284 | 98 | 186 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 151 | 131 | 20 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 96 | 79 | 17 |
| Skilled Crafts | 21 | 20 | 1 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 22 | 22 | - |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $68,508 (185) | $71,523 (96) | $65,255 (89) |
| Professor | $83,440 (66) | $85,368 (37) | $80,981 (29) |
| Associate Professor | $68,989 (51) | $69,960 (32) | $67,355 (19) |
| Assistant Professor | $55,476 (52) | $55,955 (21) | $55,152 (31) |
| Instructor | $51,294 (5) | $58,970 (1) | $49,375 (4) |
| Lecturer | $45,959 (8) | $48,813 (3) | $44,246 (5) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $68,508 (185) | $71,523 (96) | $65,255 (89) |
| Professor | $83,440 (66) | $85,368 (37) | $80,981 (29) |
| Associate Professor | $68,989 (51) | $69,960 (32) | $67,355 (19) |
| Assistant Professor | $55,476 (52) | $55,955 (21) | $55,152 (31) |
| Instructor | $51,294 (5) | $58,970 (1) | $49,375 (4) |
| Lecturer | $45,959 (8) | $48,813 (3) | $44,246 (5) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 449 | 241 | 208 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 365 | 191 | 174 |
| Baseball | 33 | 33 | - |
| Basketball | 35 | 18 | 17 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 153 | 91 | 62 |
| Field Hocky | 25 | - | 25 |
| Lacrosse | 61 | 41 | 20 |
| Soccer | 63 | 36 | 27 |
| Softball | 19 | - | 19 |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 44 | 22 | 22 |
| Volleyball | 16 | - | 16 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $39,704 | $27,419 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $2,526 | $2,456 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 52 | 24 | 28 |
| Baseball | 5 | 5 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 4 | - |
| Basketball | 8 | 5 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 4 | 2 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Field Hocky | 4 | - | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | - | 3 |
| Lacrosse | 7 | 3 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Soccer | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Softball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Volleyball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 81%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 58% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 55% |
| Female | 60% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 100% |
| American Indian | 80% |
| Black | - |
| Asian | 38% |
| Hispanic | 88% |
| White | 58% |
| Unknown | 68% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 30% |
| 5 Years | 53% |
| 6 Years | 57% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | - | 2 |
| Drug Related | 36 | 32 |
| Liquor Related | 76 | 67 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Weapons Related | - | 2 |
| Drug Related | 27 | 21 |
| Liquor Related | 48 | 40 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 4 | 4 |
| Aggravated Assault | - | 1 |
| Burglary | 7 | 12 |
| Vehicle Theft | 2 | - |
| Arson | 1 | 1 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 4 | 4 |
| Aggravated Assault | - | 1 |
| Burglary | 6 | 4 |
| Arson | - | 1 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
