KSC Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 90.33%. Not very selective
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $14,784
- Out-of-State Tuition: $26,840
- In-state tuition is affordable, while out-of-state tuition is higher, as is typical for public institutions.
Student Population at KSC:
- Total Enrollment: 2,848, including 80 online students
- 2,725 Undergraduate, 123 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 48.1% men, 51.9% women.
- This is a small institution, fostering a close-knit community and individualized attention.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 60%. Moderate graduation rate, typical for many institutions.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 79%. Good retention, typical for many institutions.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 90 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 9 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 8 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Bachelor's, Master's.
KSC Overview
Keene State College (KSC) is a four-year, public school located in Keene, NH. It is classified as Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields by Carnegie Classification
The KSC's tuition & fees is $14,784 for New Hampshire residents and $26,840 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 96% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $10,808.
The school has a total enrollment of 2,848 and the students to faculty ratio is 17 to 1 (5.88%).
KSC's acceptance rate is 90.33% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 14.50%.
KSC ranked 5th in New Hampshire Colleges rankings. Keene State College is accredited by New England Commission of Higher Education.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Keene State College is $14,784 for in-state students and $26,840 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $12,456 for in-state students and $14,058 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $14,858 for New Hampshire residents and $27,510 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $12,771 for New Hampshire residents and $14,410 for out-of-state students.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $14,784 | $26,840 |
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| Graduate | $12,456 | $14,058 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $14,858 | $27,510 |
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| Graduate | $12,771 | $14,410 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Keene State College offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at KSC
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army, Air Force |
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| Weekend/Evening College | Yes |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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