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How strong are the academics at Keene State College?

Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.

22
Average class size
51%
4-year grad rate

Class Sizes

Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.

Class Sizes
2-9
50
10-19
168
20-29
192
30-39
84
40-49
11
50-99
4

Honors Programs

Keene State College has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.

Learn more about honors options on Keene State's website.

Outcomes

It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at Keene State College:

79%
First-year retention rate
51%
4-year grad rate
60%
6-year grad rate

Majors

Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are Keene State College's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:

Business Administration and Management, General
Psychology, General
Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician
Elementary Education and Teaching
Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other
18.8
27.44
36.08
44.72
53.36
62

The Full List

Major Graduates
Architecture And Related Services
  • Architecture 23
Area
  • Women's Studies 2
  • Women's Studies 1
  • Ethnic Studies 1
  • Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies 1
  • American/United States Studies/Civilization 1
  • Ethnic Studies 0
  • Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies 0
  • American/United States Studies/Civilization 0
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 13
  • Neuroscience 2
  • Neuroscience 1
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 62
  • Construction Management, General 10
Communication
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric 14
  • Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia 5
  • Public Relations/Image Management 2
  • Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia 1
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric 1
  • Journalism 0
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General 14
  • Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance 3
  • Computer Software and Media Applications, Other 1
  • Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other 0
Education
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 30
  • Secondary Education and Teaching 15
  • Secondary Education and Teaching 8
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 6
  • Mathematics Teacher Education 5
  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching 5
  • Drama and Dance Teacher Education 4
  • Music Teacher Education 3
  • Mathematics Teacher Education 2
  • Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education 0
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians
  • Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician 37
  • Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other 12
  • Construction Engineering Technology/Technician 11
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 18
  • English Language and Literature, General 4
Foreign Languages
  • Spanish Language and Literature 3
  • Spanish Language and Literature 2
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 25
  • Public Health, General 19
  • Dietetics/Dietitian 10
  • Health and Wellness, General 8
  • Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling 1
  • Athletic Training/Trainer 0
History
  • History, General 17
  • History, General 7
  • American History (United States) 0
  • European History 0
Homeland Security
  • Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other 26
  • Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other 7
Legal Professions And Studies
  • Legal Studies 1
  • Non-Professional Legal Studies 1
  • LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES 1
  • Legal Studies 0
  • Non-Professional Legal Studies 0
  • LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES 0
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 2
  • General Studies 0
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 4
  • Applied Mathematics, Other 0
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Holocaust and Related Studies 7
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 6
  • Holocaust and Related Studies 3
  • Sustainability Studies 2
  • Sustainability Studies 1
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 1
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 1
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 1
  • MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES 1
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 0
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 0
  • MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES 0
Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Environmental Studies 15
Parks
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology 11
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 9
  • Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General 4
Physical Sciences
  • Geology/Earth Science, General 1
  • Chemistry, General 1
  • Chemistry, Other 0
  • Physics, General 0
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 51
  • Psychology, General 7
  • Clinical Psychology 0
Science Technologies/Technicians
  • Science Technologies/Technicians, General 0
  • Science Technologies/Technicians, General 0
  • SCIENCE TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS 0
Social Sciences
  • Sociology, General 18
  • Sociology, General 11
  • Sociology and Anthropology 3
  • Political Science and Government, General 2
  • Geography 2
  • Economics, General 2
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Cinematography and Film/Video Production 25
  • Commercial and Advertising Art 19
  • Art/Art Studies, General 12
  • Music Technology 8
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General 3
  • Dance, General 3
  • Music, General 3
  • Film/Cinema/Media Studies 2
  • Dance, General 2
  • Music Theory and Composition 2
  • Acting 2
  • Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology 2
  • Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management, General 1
  • Music Performance, General 1
  • Directing and Theatrical Production 1
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 0
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