Keene State College
Keene, New Hampshire · Public
Keene State College admitted 90% of 6,269 applicants (Common Data Set 2025-2026). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 860–1240 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 58% of students graduate within six years.
Your chances at Keene State College
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Application deadlines
Keene State College’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Regular decision
- Rolling admission
The application is free. Keene State College asks for the Common App personal essay and a counselor recommendation.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Keene State College’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
Early decision and early action
Keene State College doesn’t report an early decision or early action round.
What admissions weighs
How Keene State College rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.
Very important
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Important
- Course rigor
- Essay
- Recommendations
Considered
- Class rank
- GPA
- Test scores
- Activities
- Talent or ability
- Character
- First generation
- Volunteering
- Work experience
- Showing interest
Not considered
- Interview
- Legacy
- Where you live
- State residency
- Religion
High school GPA
First-year students averaged a 3.16 GPA.
Some colleges report weighted GPAs, so compare loosely.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $31,070 in-state and $42,546 out-of-state a year. After grants, students paid $20,405 on average (in-state).
Average price after grants, by family income, for in-state students:
Quick answers
What is Keene State College’s acceptance rate?
Keene State College admitted 90% of applicants: 5,631 of 6,269 (Common Data Set 2025-2026).
When is Keene State College’s application deadline?
Keene State College uses rolling admission for 2026–27 and has no early round on the Common App, so applying early in the fall gives you the best shot at open spots and aid.
What SAT score do you need for Keene State College?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 860 to 1240, with a median around 1050. A score at or above 1050 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
How much is Keene State College’s application fee?
The application is free for 2026–27.
What does Keene State College require?
Besides the application and transcript, Keene State College asks for the Common App personal essay and a counselor recommendation.
Does Keene State College have supplemental essays?
No. Keene State College has no supplemental essays for 2026–27. You send only the Common App personal essay.
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