Keene State College
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who prefer a mid-size campus. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 2,699 students.
About This School
Keene State College is a public institution located in Keene, New Hampshire with approximately 2,699 undergraduate students enrolled. Keene State College has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 90%. The average net price after financial aid is $17,887 per year. The graduation rate is 60%, and the typical graduate earns $45,800 within 10 years of enrollment.
Keene State College is a public liberal arts college in Keene, New Hampshire. It is part of the University System of New Hampshire. Founded in 1909 as a teacher's college, Keene State College had 3,104 students enrolled for credit as of fall 2021.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: the $19,164 average net price is genuinely affordable, and graduating with around $19,500 in debt is manageable, but a 58% graduation rate means roughly 4 in 10 students don't finish — worth asking why when you visit. Median earnings of $45,800 a decade out are modest but reasonable for a small liberal arts school, particularly if you're drawn to education, the arts, or regional careers in New England. Worth considering if you want a tight-knit public college experience at a fair price, but go in with a clear plan — students who thrive here seem to need direction and self-motivation to make it to the finish line.
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Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 13% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2,699 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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