# Keene State College (KSC)

Public college in Keene, NH. IPEDS ID 183062.
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/keene-state-college · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/keene-state-college.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: 90% (Fall 2024, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $17,887 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 60%; beats 70% of NH colleges and 62% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $54,368; beats 50% of NH colleges and 54% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $19,500

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $12,192 |
| 30-48k | $12,536 |
| 48-75k | $16,045 |
| 75-110k | $18,004 |
| 110k+ | $22,928 |

Average after grants for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, in-state. Negative values mean grants exceed cost.

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
Graduates took 4.17 years on average (50% finished in 4 years; Fall 2017 entrants, IPEDS). Earnings gain = $54,368 (median earnings of former students 10 years after starting college (College Scorecard)) minus $41,763 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NH (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $12,192 | $50,841 | 4.0 years |
| 30-48k | $12,536 | $52,275 | 4.1 years |
| 48-75k | $16,045 | $66,908 | 5.3 years |
| 75-110k | $18,004 | $75,077 | 6.0 years |
| 110k+ | $22,928 | $95,610 | 7.6 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $29,993 in-state; about $42,049 out-of-state
- Tuition and fees: $14,784 in-state, $26,840 out-of-state
- Housing and meals: $13,860; books: $1,000

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: not reported; SAT math: not reported; ACT: not reported (25th–75th percentile, Fall 2024)
- Fall 2023: 4,666 applicants, 4,157 admitted, 728 enrolled; test scores not considered
- Fall 2024: acceptance 90%, ACT not reported (College Scorecard)
- Fall 2023: acceptance 89%, ACT not reported (IPEDS Admissions)

## Majors (59 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality Control and Safety Technologies / Technicians | $63,479 | $87,710 | $26,000 |
| Nursing | $74,915 | $82,061 | $27,000 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $48,003 | $78,965 | $26,798 |
| Biology | $43,624 | $72,593 | $26,000 |
| Business Administration | $47,847 | $69,674 | $26,000 |
| Economics | not reported | $68,634 | not reported |
| Communications | $34,372 | $63,995 | $25,000 |
| Engineering / Engineering-Related Technologies / Technicians, Other | $46,715 | $61,991 | $27,000 |
| Architecture | $43,448 | $61,304 | $27,000 |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | $36,423 | $58,065 | $23,360 |
| Geography | not reported | $57,900 | not reported |
| Dietetics | $35,419 | $56,962 | $25,798 |
| Health Sciences | $36,956 | $55,913 | $27,000 |
| Criminal Justice | $42,053 | $53,291 | $25,000 |
| Psychology | $34,633 | $51,904 | $26,000 |
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | $34,947 | $50,507 | $25,371 |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | $42,492 | $49,312 | $25,500 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $41,564 | $48,940 | $27,000 |
| English | $39,122 | $48,091 | $27,000 |
| Sociology | $36,581 | $47,885 | $26,000 |
| Political Science | $29,142 | $47,015 | not reported |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | not reported | $46,990 | not reported |
| Studio Art | $31,390 | $46,850 | $27,000 |
| History | not reported | $46,428 | $26,342 |
| Film and Photography | $27,261 | $45,423 | $27,000 |
| Music | not reported | $39,603 | not reported |
| Area Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Journalism | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Broadcasting / Digital Media | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Public Relations and Advertising | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Software and Media Applications | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Information Technology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Construction Engineering Technology / Technician | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Legal Studies / Paralegal | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Neuroscience | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mathematics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Applied Mathematics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Holocaust and Related Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Sustainability Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $43,752 | not reported | not reported |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $29,990 | not reported | $26,892 |
| Chemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Geology / Earth Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Physics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Science Technologies / Technicians | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Psychology (Clinical / Counseling) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Sociology and Anthropology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Dance | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Theatre | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Arts and Entertainment Management | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Public Health | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Construction Management | not reported | not reported | not reported |

## Major to career
- Education (Elementary / Secondary) → Elementary school teacher: median wage not reported (metro), $72,410 (NH), $63,970 (U.S.)
- Business Administration → Management analyst: median wage not reported (metro), $104,270 (NH), $101,860 (U.S.)

## Sources and years
- Net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; cost of attendance: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; tuition: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Graduation: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; earnings: Treasury AY2009-10, AY2010-11 pooled cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars; debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts
- Major earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars

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