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How strong are the academics at Keene State College?

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

16:1
Student to faculty ratio
24
Average class size
50%
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.

Keene State has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 16:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.

Class Sizes
2-9
33
10-19
147
20-29
192
30-39
89
40-49
17
50-99
5

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
50%
4-year grad rate
58%
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:

Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician
Psychology, General
Business Administration and Management, General
Architecture
Elementary Education and Teaching
20
28.4
36.8
45.2
53.6
62

The Full List

Major Graduates
Architecture And Related Services
  • Architecture 34
Area
  • Women's Studies 4
  • American/United States Studies/Civilization 4
  • Ethnic Studies 0
  • Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies 0
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 15
  • Neuroscience 2
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 51
  • Construction Management, General 2
Communication
  • Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia 12
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric 12
  • Public Relations/Image Management 3
  • Journalism 0
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General 13
  • 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 27
  • Secondary Education and Teaching 15
  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching 12
  • Mathematics Teacher Education 4
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 3
  • Drama and Dance Teacher Education 1
  • Music Teacher Education 0
  • Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education 0
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians
  • Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician 62
  • Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other 14
  • Construction Engineering Technology/Technician 8
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 24
Foreign Languages
  • Spanish Language and Literature 1
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 19
  • Health and Wellness, General 6
  • Public Health, General 5
  • Dietetics/Dietitian 4
  • Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling 3
  • Athletic Training/Trainer 0
History
  • History, General 17
  • American History (United States) 0
  • European History 0
Homeland Security
  • Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other 26
Legal Professions And Studies
  • Legal Studies 2
  • Non-Professional Legal Studies 2
  • LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES 2
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 6
  • General Studies 0
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 4
  • Applied Mathematics, Other 0
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Holocaust and Related Studies 17
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 5
  • Sustainability Studies 4
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 1
  • MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES 1
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 1
Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Environmental Studies 14
Parks
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology 12
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 4
  • Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General 3
Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, Other 2
  • Chemistry, General 2
  • Physics, General 0
  • Geology/Earth Science, General 0
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 56
  • Clinical Psychology 0
Science Technologies/Technicians
  • Science Technologies/Technicians, General 0
  • Science Technologies/Technicians, General 0
  • SCIENCE TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS 0
Social Sciences
  • Political Science and Government, General 12
  • Sociology, General 9
  • Economics, General 7
  • Sociology and Anthropology 3
  • Geography 3
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Cinematography and Film/Video Production 25
  • Commercial and Advertising Art 16
  • Art/Art Studies, General 9
  • Music, General 8
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General 8
  • Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology 5
  • Acting 4
  • Film/Cinema/Media Studies 3
  • Music Technology 1
  • Directing and Theatrical Production 1
  • Music Performance, General 1
  • Music Theory and Composition 1
  • Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management, General 0
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 0
  • Dance, General 0

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