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Keene State College is a liberal arts college located in Keene, New Hampshire. It is a member of the Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges. It was founded in 1909 as a teacher's college. Keene State College enrolls more than 6,000 students annually. It offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study.
KSC boasts of an active Greek life. There are several fraternities and sororities on campus, including Phi Mu Delta, Tau Kappa Epsilon, Delta Phi Epsilon and Sigma Rho Upsilon. Keene State College’s sports teams participate in the Little East Conference of the NCAA Division III. Its official mascot is the Owl.
The main campus of Keene State is in Keene, NH (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 drama and performing arts, photography and commercial art, education and teaching, engineering technician, and therapy and counseling.
The school does not accept everyone who applies. In 2007-2008, SAT verbal scores of half of students were 440 to 550. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2007-2008 had SAT math scores of 440 or more.
The school offers tenure to reward and retain some professors. Salaries for full-time faculty at Keene State are higher than most, allowing the school to afford quality teaching.
In 2007-2008, the school had 5,100 enrolled students.
Many students at Keene State live in campus housing. 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
http://www.keene.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education and Teaching | 290 | elementary school teaching, special education, educational administration, English teaching, curriculum and instruction, physical education teaching, math teaching, social studies teaching, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 202 | sociology, social services, English, interdisciplinary studies, general studies, American history, geography, economics, ... |
| Therapy and Counseling | 121 | clinical psychology, substance abuse counseling, social psychology, child psychology, experimental psychology, psychology, counseling psychology |
| Engineering Technician | 98 | occupational safety tech, engineering technician, architectural engineering tech |
| Business and Management | 91 | business management |
| Media | 85 | communication studies, journalism |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 46 | health and physical education, dietitian, athletic trainer |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 42 | commercial art, cinematography, film studies |
| Science | 33 | biology, chemistry, geology, chemistry courses |
| Architecture and Planning | 24 | architecture |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 23 | computer and info science |
| Mathematics | 15 | mathematics, applied mathematics courses |
| Fine Arts | 15 | fine arts |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 13 | environmental studies |
| Music | 12 | music performance, music theory and composition, music history and theory, various music studies |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 10 | dance, acting, theatre design, theater history and criticism, drama |
Number of programs and degrees for Keene State in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 999 | 62 |
| Master's degree | 62 | 9 |
| Associate's degree | 40 | 4 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 10 | 3 |
| Post-master's certificate | 9 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Keene State had a total enrollment of 5,100 students (5,020 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 47% |
| Women | 53% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 95% |
| Graduate | 5% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 91% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 6% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 43% |
| 20-21 | 33% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 3% |
| 30-34 | 1% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 2% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New Hampshire | 47% |
| Connecticut | 19% |
| Massachusetts | 16% |
| New York | 6% |
| Vermont | 5% |
| Rhode Island | 3% |
| Maine | 2% |
| New Jersey | 2% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 81 % |
Keene State offers campus housing for 2,749 of its 5,020 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Keene, New Hampshire for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other New Hampshire Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 5,057 | 3,627 | 72% | 2,442 | 67% |
| Men | 2,240 | 1,457 | 65% | 1,141 | 78% |
| Women | 2,817 | 2,170 | 77% | 1,301 | 60% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 440 | 550 |
| SAT Math | 440 | 550 |
| SAT Writing | 450 | 540 |
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 | 96% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 8,778 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 16,628 |
| Room and board | $ 7,796 |
| Room charge | $ 5,256 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,540 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,850 |
Financial Aid:
Keene State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 259000)
Keene State has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 70 | 53 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 24 | 26 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 5 | 7 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 41 | $88,437 | 31 | $84,673 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 28 | $72,906 | 17 | $70,751 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 25 | $58,624 | 29 | $57,633 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| Lecturer | academic year | 3 | $49,470 | 6 | $44,495 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 99 | $74,490 | 86 | $68,852 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Little East Conference |
| Baseball | Little East Conference |
| Track | Little East Conference |
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
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
Theatre Literature, History and Criticism
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
History Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Social Science Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, Other
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
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
History, General
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 History, Literature, and Theory
Music Performance, General
Music Theory and Composition
Music, Other
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
Chemistry, Other
Geology/Earth Science, General
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 degrees in engineering technician (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 8% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in photography and commercial art (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Student employment services Option to study abroad 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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