Keuka College, established in 1890 in Keuka Park, New York, is an independent, non-profit, residential, co-educational college which was established by George Harvey Ball. His vision involved empowering the weaker sections of society with knowledge. The college closed down many times due to financial crisis. In 1921 it was re-opened as the Keuka College for Women and it remained so till 1985 when another financial crisis forced the Board of Trustees to admit men.
Keuka College is committed to experiential education, which is demonstrated through the Field Period where students are supposed to spend 140 hours every year for a self-directed learning experience. Keuka’s Accelerated Studies for Adults Programs or ASAP caters to the more traditional demands of students by providing Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees.
Keuka College fields a number of intercollegiate athletics teams and they compete in ECAC, NEAC and NCAA, Division III.
Keuka College is found in Keuka Park, NY. Keuka Park is a town not particularly near any major cities. Applicants to the school are attracted by its Baptist identity. Keuka College is a private, not-for-profit institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Master's degree at the school.
Keuka College has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. The school is known for its programs in business and management, nursing and emergency medicine, and security and law enforcement.
Admission to Keuka College is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Students numbered 1,629 in 2007-2008 at Keuka College. A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older.
Keuka College has a residential or campus feel. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Keuka College values student athletics, and belongs to the Other.
More complete details are provided below.
Keuka College
141 Central Avenue
Keuka Park, NY 14478
General Phone: (315) 279-5000
http://www.keuka.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 141 | business management, marketing, accounting |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 101 | registered nursing |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 81 | criminal justice and administration |
| Education And Teaching | 69 | special ed, education, elementary school teaching, English teaching, biology teaching, math teaching, social studies teaching, foreign language teaching, ... |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 36 | occupational therapy |
| Family And Social Work | 16 | social work |
| Liberal Arts | 15 | English, American Sign Language, social studies, sociology, liberal arts and sciences, sign language translation |
| Media | 11 | communication studies |
| Science | 10 | biology, biochemistry |
| Therapy And Counseling | 9 | psychology |
| Medical Support And Technology | 1 | clinical lab tech |
| Mathematics | 1 | mathematics |
| Medicine | 1 | health professions |
| Hospitality | 0 | hotel management |
| Art Studies | 0 | art studies |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 0 | environmental science |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 0 | drama |
Number of programs and degrees for Keuka College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 395 | 31 |
| Master's degree | 97 | 5 |
In 2007-2008, Keuka College had a total enrollment of 1,629 students (1,441 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 28% |
| Women | 72% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 90% |
| Graduate | 10% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 84% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 6% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 24% |
| 20-21 | 22% |
| 22-24 | 8% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 14% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New York | 94% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 64 % |
Keuka College offers campus housing for 849 of its 1,441 (full-time) students.
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The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 864 | 708 | 82% | 303 | 43% |
| Men | 249 | 199 | 80% | 84 | 42% |
| Women | 615 | 509 | 83% | 219 | 43% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | recommended |
| 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 | $ 21,760 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 21,760 |
| Room and board | $ 8,850 |
| Room charge | $ 4,200 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 5,050 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,060 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,430 |
Financial Aid:
Keuka College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 274400)
Keuka College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 12 | 17 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 12 | 13 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 0 | 1 |
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 | calendar year | 0 | * | 3 | $70,454 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 3 | $70,069 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 3 | $62,744 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 2 | * | 9 | $67,756 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 9 | $76,427 | 10 | $66,301 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 4 | $59,321 | 3 | $56,100 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 9 | $49,926 | 8 | $50,589 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 22 | $62,475 | 22 | $57,783 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Biology Teacher Education
Education, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Foreign Language Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Reading Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
HOSPITALITY
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
LIBERAL ARTS
American Sign Language (ASL)
English Language and Literature, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation
Social Sciences, Other
Sociology
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Keuka College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 7% | ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | ![]() |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | ![]() |
Notable:
Baptist affiliation
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Option to study abroad
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Tenure system for quality teaching
NCAA athletic conference member
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