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Keystone College is located in La Plume, Pennsylvania. It is a private, coeducational four-year college. The institute was founded by Dr. John Harris in the year 1868. In the same year it was chartered by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The campus is spread across an area of 270 acres. Keystone College offers bachelor’s degrees with majors in a variety of subjects such as accounting, information technology, visual arts, and environmental resource management. Apart from this, the college also offers certificates and associate’s degree programs.
The athletics teams of Keystone College are called the Giants. Both the men’s and women’s teams participate in sports including basketball, soccer, cross country, and tennis. The college is a member of the Colonial States Athletic Conference and is also a Division III school under NCAA. In addition, the students participate in various clubs and organizations such as the Phi Theta Kappa and Commuter Council.
Students attend Keystone in La Plume, PA, a rural site not far from an urban area. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Keystone degrees go up to the Post-Baccalaureate certificate.
The school has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. Keystone is known for its programs in media, art studies, education and teaching, and security and law enforcement.
The school is selective and does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 400. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 390 and 500.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
There are 1,796 students at Keystone (as of 2007-2008).
The school offers students meal plans. Keystone values student athletics, and belongs to the Northeast Conference.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Keystone College educates women and men in the liberal arts tradition, while also emphasizing career training, which combines technology and applied skills with broad humanitarian concerns. Keystone is committed to the development of well-educated, self-directed persons who can communicate effectively, make informed decisions, and think critically and creatively."
More complete details are provided below.
Keystone College
One College Green
La Plume, PA 18440-0200
General Phone: (570) 945-8000
http://www.keystone.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | 92 | business, accounting, human resources management, human resources, accounting and related services |
| Education and Teaching | 60 | elementary school teaching, kindergarten/preschool teaching, math teaching, art education, social science teaching, teacher education |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 50 | criminal justice and administration, criminal justice and safety |
| Art Studies | 30 | art studies |
| Media | 27 | communication studies, communication and journalism |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 25 | sports and fitness management, recreation and leisure studies, occupational therapy |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 20 | information technology, computer support, computer services management, computer programming |
| Science | 18 | natural sciences, biological and biomedical sciences |
| Family and Social Work | 9 | child care provider, human services |
| Cooking and Culinary Arts | 8 | chef training, culinary arts services, restaurant and catering management |
| Medical Support and Technology | 8 | health diagnostic professions |
| Liberal Arts | 7 | liberal arts and sciences, liberal arts and humanities |
| Hospitality | 4 | hospitality administration |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 2 | forestry courses, environmental studies, wildlife management |
| Medicine | 2 | medical preparatory |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 1 | pre-nursing, various nursing |
| Architecture and Planning | 1 | landscape architecture |
| Therapy and Counseling | 0 | physical therapy |
| Law | 0 | legal assistant |
| Fine Arts | 0 | fine arts studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Keystone in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 261 | 22 |
| Associate's degree | 85 | 27 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 14 | 4 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 3 | 1 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 1 | 8 |
In 2007-2008, Keystone had a total enrollment of 1,796 students (2,170 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 46% |
| Women | 54% |
| Full-Time | 93% |
| Part-Time | 7% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 98% |
| Graduate | 2% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 37% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 59% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 30% |
| 20-21 | 28% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 9% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 83% |
| New Jersey | 8% |
| New York | 5% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 70 % |
| Part-Time | 44 % |
Keystone offers campus housing for 410 of its 2,170 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of La Plume, Pennsylvania for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Pennsylvania 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 | 904 | 838 | 93% | 344 | 41% |
| Men | 422 | 387 | 92% | 157 | 41% |
| Women | 482 | 451 | 94% | 187 | 41% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 400 | 490 |
| SAT Math | 390 | 500 |
| ACT Composite | 15 | 20 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | recommended |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 86% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 6% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 18,975 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 18,975 |
| Room and board | $ 8,580 |
| Room charge | $ 4,400 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,180 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,500 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,000 |
Financial Aid:
Keystone participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 328000)
Keystone has a tenure system for faculty.
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 | 7 | $73,720 | 8 | $68,891 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 5 | $57,076 | 14 | $57,633 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 8 | $47,931 | 7 | $48,033 |
| Instructor | academic year | 5 | $42,114 | 11 | $42,293 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 25 | $55,818 | 40 | $53,986 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Northeast Conference |
| Baseball | Northeast Conference |
| Track | Northeast Conference |
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Landscape Architecture (BS, BSLA, BLA, MSLA, MLA, PhD)
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting and Related Services, Other
Business/Commerce, General
Human Resources Management and Services, Other
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Computer/Info Tech Services Administration & Management, Other
Information Technology
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
Forestry, Other
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts and Related Services, Other
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Elementary Education and Teaching
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Social Science Teacher Education
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
Human Services, General
FINE ARTS
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Allied Health Diagnostic/Intervention/Treatment Professions, Oth
MEDICINE
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing, Other
Pre-Nursing Studies
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies, Other
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
SCIENCE
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
Natural Sciences
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Keystone Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| Number of students (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
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 On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) NCAA athletic conference member
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