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Keene State College

Keene, New Hampshire · Public

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$46,649

Acceptance Rate

89%

Graduation Rate

59%

Annual Tuition

$14,710

Quick answer

According to U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data on USACollegeData.com (2024-25 College Scorecard release), graduates of Keene State College earn a median of $54,368 ten years after entry — right at the national median. Acceptance rate 89.1%, in-state tuition $14,710.

At a Glance

Total Students

2,680

Retention Rate

79%

Faculty Ratio

16

Financial Aid

68%

Median Debt

$25,749

Campus Setting

Town

Institution Type

Public

Institution Overview

Keene State College is a public institution with 2,680 students. The college has a high acceptance rate of 89.1% and a retention rate of 78.5%. The graduation rate is 58.9%. The in-state tuition is $14,710, and 68.4% of students receive financial aid.

One year after graduation, alumni earn a median of $39,208. Five years after graduation, the median earnings increase to $46,649, and ten years after graduation, the median earnings are $54,368. The median debt for graduates is $25,749.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Earning Projection Over Time

$39k

1 YEAR

$47k

5 YEARS

$54k

10 YEARS

Top 45% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, Keene State College alumni earn a median of $39,208. Five years after graduation, median earnings increase to $46,649, and after ten years, median earnings reach $54,368. The median debt for graduates is $25,749, and 68.4% of students receive financial aid.

Keene State College has a student body of 2,680 students with an acceptance rate of 89.1%. The graduation rate is 58.9%, and the retention rate is 78.5%. In-state tuition costs $14,710.

Popular Programs

Top performing degrees based on enrollment and outcome data.

Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians

Graduates 88 / yr
Median Salary $63,479

Psychology, General

Graduates 75 / yr
Median Salary $34,633

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

Graduates 70 / yr
Median Salary $41,564

Business Administration, Management and Operations

Graduates 51 / yr
Median Salary $47,847

Communication and Media Studies

Graduates 46 / yr
Median Salary $34,372

Criminal Justice and Corrections

Graduates 44 / yr
Median Salary $42,053

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General

Graduates 41 / yr
Median Salary $36,956

Film/Video and Photographic Arts

Graduates 31 / yr
Median Salary $27,261

Sociology

Graduates 31 / yr
Median Salary $36,581

Biology, General

Graduates 31 / yr
Median Salary $43,624

Architecture

Graduates 29 / yr
Median Salary $43,448

English Language and Literature, General

Graduates 25 / yr
Median Salary $39,122

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

Graduates 24 / yr
Median Salary $42,492

Natural Resources Conservation and Research

Graduates 22 / yr
Median Salary $36,423

Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services

Graduates 21 / yr
Median Salary $35,419

Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other

Graduates 19 / yr
Median Salary $46,715

Computer and Information Sciences, General

Graduates 16 / yr
Median Salary $48,003

Design and Applied Arts

Graduates 14 / yr
Median Salary $34,947

Fine and Studio Arts

Graduates 14 / yr
Median Salary $31,390

Health and Physical Education/Fitness

Graduates 14 / yr
Median Salary $29,990

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Graduates 13 / yr
Median Salary $74,915

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other

Graduates 13 / yr
Median Salary $43,752

Political Science and Government

Graduates 9 / yr
Median Salary $29,142

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Campus Location

Keene, New Hampshire

Keene, NH 03435-1506

Keene State College is located in Keene, New Hampshire. The campus is in a town setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Keene State College has an acceptance rate of 89.1%.