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The main campus of Keene State is in Keene, New Hampshire (a town not particularly near any major cities). The school is a public school. Keene State offers degrees up to the Post-Master's certificate.
The school offers more choices of majors than most colleges its size. Keene State students most commonly major in a field related to media, photography and commercial art, education and teaching, engineering technician, and therapy and counseling.
The school does not accept everyone who applies. In 2005, SAT verbal scores of half of students were 450 to 550. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2005 had SAT math scores of 450 or more. Students attending the school come from a variety of places, in and out of state.
Keene State offers tenure to reward and retain some professors. Salaries for full-time faculty at the school are higher than most, allowing the school to afford quality teaching.
In 2005, Keene State had 4,846 enrolled students.
The school makes available a lot of student housing. Meal plans are available. Student athletes at the school belong to the Little East Conference for major sports.
More complete details are provided below.
Keene State College
229 Main Street
Keene, NH 03435-1506
General Phone: (603) 352-1909
Admissions Phone: (603) 358-2276
Financial Aid Phone: (603) 358-2280
http://www.keene.edu
Keene State awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 240 | elementary school teaching, special education, school counseling, physical education teaching, educational administration, early childhood education, English teaching, math teaching, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 150 | sociology, English, social services, interdisciplinary studies, economics, American history, general studies, geography, ... |
| Therapy And Counseling | 130 | clinical psychology, substance abuse counseling, social psychology, child psychology, experimental psychology, psychology, counseling psychology |
| Engineering Technician | 97 | occupational safety tech, engineering technician, architectural engineering tech, mechanical drafting |
| Media | 73 | communication studies, journalism |
| Business And Management | 69 | business management |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 61 | commercial art, cinematography, film studies |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 36 | computer and info science, computer support |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 31 | health and physical education, dietitian, athletic trainer |
| Science | 20 | biology, chemistry, geology, theoretical and mathematical physics |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 15 | dance, acting, theatre design, drama |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 13 | environmental studies |
| Mathematics | 9 | mathematics, applied mathematics courses |
| Fine Arts | 9 | fine arts |
| Design | 2 | graphic design |
| Music | 1 | music theory and composition |
| Art Studies | 0 | visual and performing arts |
Number of programs and degrees for Keene State in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 848 | 61 |
| Associate's degree | 48 | 4 |
| Master's degree | 47 | 11 |
| Post-master's certificate | 8 | 2 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 5 | 3 |
In 2005, Keene State had a total enrollment of 4,846 students (4,456 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 40% |
| Women | 60% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 95% |
| Graduate | 5% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 82% |
| Black | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 15% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New Hampshire | 47% |
| Connecticut | 20% |
| Massachusetts | 14% |
| New York | 5% |
| Vermont | 5% |
| Maine | 4% |
| Rhode Island | 3% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 77 % |
| Part-Time | 67 % |
Keene State offers campus housing for 2,356 of its 4,456 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Keene, New Hampshire for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 4,241 | 3,174 | 75% | 1,078 | 34% |
| Men | 1,816 | 1,256 | 69% | 427 | 34% |
| Women | 2,425 | 1,918 | 79% | 651 | 34% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 450 | 550 |
| SAT Math | 450 | 550 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 21 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 97% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 3% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (603) 358-2276
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 7,352 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 14,192 |
| Room and board | $ 6,484 |
| Room charge | $ 4,268 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,216 |
| Books and supplies | $ 600 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,550 |
Financial Aid:
Keene State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 259000)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (603) 358-2280
Keene State has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 71 | 49 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 25 | 27 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 5 | 6 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 3 | $61,650 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 3 | $49,017 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 2 | * | 6 | $55,333 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 43 | $75,647 | 21 | $72,175 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 28 | $61,615 | 23 | $58,028 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 19 | $49,346 | 21 | $48,859 |
| Instructor | academic year | 4 | $44,655 | 5 | $42,234 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 3 | $42,370 | 5 | $41,624 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 99 | $63,639 | 76 | $57,122 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Little East Conference |
| Baseball | Little East Conference |
| Track | Little East Conference |
ART STUDIES
Visual and Performing Arts, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Acting
Dance, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Biology Teacher Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Curriculum and Instruction
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
French Language Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Special Education and Teaching, Other
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education
Trade and Industrial Teacher Education
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
American History (United States)
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
European History
French Language and Literature
General Studies
Geography
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Applied Mathematics, Other
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Journalism
MUSIC
Music Theory and Composition
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Dietetics/Dietitian (RD)
Health and Physical Education, General
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Cinematography and Film/Video Production
Commercial and Advertising Art
Film/Cinema Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Theoretical and Mathematical Physics
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Clinical Psychology
Counseling Psychology
Developmental and Child Psychology
Experimental Psychology
Psychology, General
Social Psychology
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Keene State Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% |  |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in photography and commercial art (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| Male % of student body (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (air force) NCAA athletic conference member
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