What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, in-state students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management | 62 |
| Psychology | 51 |
| Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician | 37 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 30 |
| Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other | 26 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 25 |
| Cinematography and Film/Video Production | 25 |
| Architecture | 23 |
Show the other 54 majors
| Public Health | 19 |
| Commercial and Advertising Art | 19 |
| Sociology | 18 |
| English Language and Literature | 18 |
| History | 17 |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 15 |
| Environmental Studies | 15 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 14 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 14 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 13 |
| Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other | 12 |
| Art/Art Studies | 12 |
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician | 11 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 11 |
| Construction Management | 10 |
| Dietetics/Dietitian | 10 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | 9 |
| Music Technology | 8 |
| Health and Wellness | 8 |
| Holocaust and Related Studies | 7 |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 6 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 6 |
| Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia | 5 |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 5 |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 5 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 4 |
| Mathematics | 4 |
| Drama and Dance Teacher Education | 4 |
| Music | 3 |
| Fine/Studio Arts | 3 |
| Dance | 3 |
| Sociology and Anthropology | 3 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 3 |
| Music Teacher Education | 3 |
| Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance | 3 |
| Women's Studies | 2 |
| Public Relations/Image Management | 2 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 2 |
| Neuroscience | 2 |
| Economics | 2 |
| Geography | 2 |
| Political Science and Government | 2 |
| Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology | 2 |
| Acting | 2 |
| Film/Cinema/Media Studies | 2 |
| Music Theory and Composition | 2 |
| Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling | 1 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management | 1 |
| Music Performance | 1 |
| Directing and Theatrical Production | 1 |
| Geology/Earth Science | 1 |
| Chemistry | 1 |
| Sustainability Studies | 1 |
| Computer Software and Media Applications, Other | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Scholarships
Scholarships named on Keene State College’s own pages include Dean's Award; Enrichment Award; International Scholarship.
Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division III, Little East Conference
Baseball, Basketball, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Swimming, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division III, Little East Conference
Basketball, Field Hockey, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Other Sports, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and Diving (combined), Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball
Coed varsity · NCAA Division III, Little East Conference
Other Sports
ROTC
Air Force
Faith groups
Cru, Newman Connection
Also
Study abroad
Greek life
47% of men in fraternities · 8% of women in sororities · 26% of undergraduates overall (Common Data Set 2022–23)
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), Common Data Set (Greek life), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
Town, distant
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Keene, NH
78,078 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
No
More about the place
Nearest airport
Manchester Boston Regional (MHT)
Nearest hub airport
Bradley International (BDL)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 12.2 of 20
Elevation
478 ft
Time zone
Eastern
January low
10°F
July high
82°F
Annual snowfall
59.8 in
Days at 90°F or higher
11 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$1,657 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Colleges nearby
- Franklin Pierce University15 mi
- New England College29 mi
- Fitchburg State University34 mi
- Colby-Sawyer College37 mi
- University of Massachusetts-Amherst39 mi
- Saint Anselm College39 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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