- Acceptance rate: 90% for fall 2024
- Average high school GPA: 3.16, as reported by the college for 2024–25
- Average net price: $20,405 a year (2022–23)
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Type your GPA to compare it with what Keene State College reported: an average GPA of 3.16 (2024–25) and an acceptance rate of 90% for fall 2024.
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A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Keene State College reviews each application.
Keene State College average GPA
Keene State College reported an average high school GPA of 3.16 for its first-year students, in its 2024–25 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether it's weighted or unweighted.
How their high school GPAs were spread:
| High school GPA | Share of first-year students |
|---|---|
| 4.0 | |
| 3.75–3.99 | |
| 3.50–3.74 | |
| 3.25–3.49 | |
| 3.00–3.24 | |
| 2.50–2.99 | |
| 2.00–2.49 | |
| 1.00–1.99 |
An average, not a cutoffColleges calculate GPA in different ways, so these figures can't be compared directly with your own GPA.
Keene State College acceptance rate
Keene State College admitted 4,800 of 5,314 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 90%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Keene State College is a public 4-year college in Keene, New Hampshire, with 2,725 undergraduates.
Admission requirements
What Keene State College looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Required |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
Keene State College didn't report SAT or ACT scores for its fall 2024 first-year students.
AP credit
Keene State College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $20,405 a year at Keene State College in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Is a 3.0 GPA good enough for Keene State College?
It would be within the usual range there: 34.9% of Keene State College's first-year students who submitted a GPA had one below 3.0, as the college reported in its 2024–25 Common Data Set, and it admitted 90% of applicants for fall 2024. Colleges calculate GPA in different ways, so compare on the same scale and look at your courses and test scores too.
How selective is Keene State College?
Not very selective: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Keene State College admitted 90% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What is Keene State College's acceptance rate?
Keene State College's acceptance rate was 90% for fall 2024: it admitted 4,800 of 5,314 first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Is there a minimum GPA for Keene State College?
Keene State College doesn't set a minimum GPA we could verify. Its first-year students averaged 3.16, as reported by the college in its 2024–25 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether that average is weighted or unweighted.
What GPA did Keene State College's first-year students have?
29.8% of Keene State College's first-year students who submitted a high school GPA had 3.50 or higher, and the largest group (23.8%) had 2.50–2.99, as the college reported in its 2024–25 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether these GPAs are weighted or unweighted.
Do you need SAT or ACT scores to apply to Keene State College?
Check Keene State College's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Keene State College didn't consider SAT or ACT scores, even if you sent them (test blind), it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024).
How much does GPA matter at Keene State College?
A lot: Keene State College requires high school GPA, high school record, college preparatory program and essay or personal statement. It considers high school class rank and recommendations if you send them. It doesn't consider test scores, other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
How much does Keene State College cost after financial aid?
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $20,405 a year at Keene State College in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does Keene State College consider legacy status?
No. Keene State College doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Keene State College accept AP credit?
Yes. Keene State College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Before you apply, check Keene State College's official website: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Keene State CollegeU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- Keene State College Common Data Set 2024–25Keene State College: average high school GPA of first-year students and how their GPAs were spread.
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