Keene State College
Keene State College is one of the six public 4-year colleges in New Hampshire. The campus is located in Keene town.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 3,866 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 931 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 661 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 71%). Every year 62% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Keene State College's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $11,188, and fees were $2,680. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $19,934 and $2,680 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleDistant Town |
| Number of Students3,866 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio15:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level4-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate71% |
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51 miles away |
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University of Massachusetts-Lowell
52 miles away |
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University of Massachusetts Medical School Worcester
52 miles away |
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Bay Path Regional Vocational Technical School
57 miles away |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education 12/01/1949 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 10/10/2013 - Current |
Admission
83%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
| SAT | 930 to 1140 |
| ACT | 18 to 24 |
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Required |
| Secondary school rank Considered but not required |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Recommended |
| Recommendations Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Considered but not required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Considered but not required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
| Undergrads | $50 |
| Graduates | $50 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $466/credit | |
| In State Students | $466/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $832/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $520/credit | |
| In State Students | $520/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $570/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $20,970 | $20,970 | $37,440 |
| ADN | 70 | $32,620 | $32,620 | $58,240 |
| BSN | 125 | $58,250 | $58,250 | $104,000 |
| FNP | 50 | $26,000 | $26,000 | $28,500 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 96% of Keene State College's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 25% | $3,892 |
| Other Federal Grant | 26% | $661 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 6% | $1,176 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 93% | $6,595 |
| Federal Student Loans | 73% | $5,379 |
| Private Loans | 23% | $14,309 |
$19,494
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$16,136 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$16,311 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$18,085 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$20,343 |
| Over $110,000$22,021 |
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Student Population
3,780
Undergrads
86
Graduates
2,122
Women
1,744
Men
95%
Full-time
5%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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White |
85% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
6% |
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Hispanic |
4% |
|
Two or more races |
2% |
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Asian |
2% |
|
Black/African American |
2% |
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Non-resident alien |
0% |
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Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and New Hampshire state board of nursing.
