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Keene State College SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT Range930 to 1140

ACT RangeN/A

Average GPA3.17

Acceptance Rate90.3%

With a 90% acceptance rate, Keene State is a reachable option for many students, so your strategy should be to strengthen the record you present. Because it is test-optional and only 11% submit SAT scores, send a score only if it helps. Aim near 1140 to sit at the top of the reported range.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

Keene State College facts and stats

Quick Facts

Keene State College enrolls about 2,744 undergraduates in a small-town campus setting. Keene State has a 79% freshman retention rate, above the national average of roughly 70%. Its 6-year graduation rate is 60%.

Location

Keene, NH

Undergrad Enrollment2,744

Freshman Retention79%

SettingSmall town

Student to Faculty RatioN/A

Graduation Rate60%

Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key Keene State College application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

April 1

Early Action

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Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

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Financial aid deadlines

Coming soon

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you plan to submit scores to test-optional Keene State, take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year, then use the summer before senior year and the fall for retakes. Keene State’s Regular Decision deadline is April 1, so a December retake is typically the last SAT or ACT sitting you should count on having in time.

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What you'll actually pay

Keene State’s in-state tuition is $11,754, while out-of-state tuition is $23,810. About 70% of students receive aid, and the average merit award is $7,329.

In-State Tuition$11,754

Out-of-State Tuition$23,810

Room and Board$13,766

Average Merit Award$7,329

Application FeeN/A

Students on Aid70%

Average Aid Package$17,075

Average Debt at Grad$35,596

At Keene State College, out-of-state tuition is $23,810, while in-state tuition is $11,754; room and board adds $13,766. About 70% of students receive aid, with an average aid package of $17,075. Merit awards average $7,329, which can help reduce the billed cost for eligible students. Graduates leave with an average debt of $35,596.