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Keene State College
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Interested in attending Keene State College?

On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Keene State College, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

90
%
Acceptance rate
3.12
Average High School GPA
1065
SAT Midpoint
April 1
Regular admission deadline

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Keene State College?

90%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Keene State accepted 90% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 5,310 people applied and 4,800 were accepted.

Accepted/Applied
Women
2830 / 3087 (92%)
Men
1966 / 2223 (88%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Keene State College:

100%
92.0
84.0
76.0
68.0
60.0
2023
2024
2025

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

14%
Enrollment of those accepted
Low
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 14% ended up enrolling at Keene State College, making their yield rate Low. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into Keene State College by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Keene State considers:

Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Application Essay
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record

Considered

  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Class Rank
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • First Generation
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Standardized Test Scores
  • Talent/Ability
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Not Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Interview
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • State Residency

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Keene State College?

3.12
Average High School GPA
1065
SAT Midpoint

Grades

Students who recently attended Keene State College as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.12.

These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:

High School GPAs
4.00
5%
3.75-3.99
10%
3.50-3.74
17%
3.25-3.49
16%
3.00-3.24
17%
2.50-2.99
21%
2.00-2.49
12%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
430
Math Mean
521
75th Percentile
550
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
480
Verbal Mean
544
75th Percentile
580
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
930
Composite Mean
1065
75th Percentile
1140

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to Keene State College. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

April 1
Regular admission deadline
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