Keene State College - Admission Requirements, SAT, ACT, GPA and chance of acceptance

Your chances of getting into Keene State College

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted

89.5%

Admission Difficulty for Keene State College
Measure	Difficulty
Admission Standards		Easy
Applicant Competition		Very Low

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at KSC is 89.5%. Its admission rate is the 8th lowest in New Hampshire.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into KSC and can you get accepted?

Keene State College is an easy school to get into and you have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 4,017 out of the 4,487 who applied were admitted.

Keene State College typically accepts and attracts "B" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.1. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 18% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

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Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Keene State College you should:

Have a high school GPA of 3.1 or better
Earn B grades in high school
Score 1070 on the SAT
Score 24 on the ACT
Graduate in the top half of your high school class

KSC GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA

3.1

Typical High School Grades

What GPA do you need to get into Keene State College?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into KSC are to have around a 3.1 high school GPA. You need about average high school grades.

If your high school grades are above the average 3.1 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as KSC accepts 90% of applicants.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at KSC is 3.1 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B letter grades and regularly score around 83-86 percent on tests and assignments in high school. The school ranks #8 in New Hampshire for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since KSC is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.1 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

The table below outlines the number of admitted freshmen by GPA range as well as how competitive your GPA will be as compared with other applicants.

High School GPA's for admitted Keene State College students
High School GPA	Freshmen Within Range	Competitiveness
4.0	3.0%	Good
3.75 to 3.99	10.0%	Good
3.50 to 3.74	16.0%	Avg +
3.25 to 3.49	17.0%	Avg +
3.00 to 3.24	17.0%	Avg -
2.50 to 2.99	25.0%	Reach
2.00 to 2.49	13.0%	Low
1.00 to 1.99	0%	Low
less than 1.00	0%	Low

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GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

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KSC SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required by Keene State College. The school has a test blind policy.

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range

970-1170

Applicants Submitting SAT

16%

SAT Scores for Keene State College
SAT Test	25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile	500
Math 25th Percentile	470
Composite 25th Percentile	970

SAT Scores for Keene State College
SAT Test	75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile	600
Math 75th Percentile	570
Composite 75th Percentile	1170
Average SAT Score	1070

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to Keene State College?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at KSC is 1070 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 970-1170. Students who get into Keene State College score in the top 66 percent of all SAT test takers.. KSC ranks #7 in the state of New Hampshire for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1070 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. KSC regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 970 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 970, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 870, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

Score Submission Requirements

Keene State College is a test optional school meaning do not have to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "not considered for admission, even if submitted (test blind)".

View other colleges which accept students in the 1070 SAT score range.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1070, you have around a 90% chance of being admitted. A 1170 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 94% chance of getting in.

Keene State College admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1170 and Above	Good	>94%
1070 to 1170	Avg +	90%-94%
970 to 1070	Avg -	83%-90%
870 to 970	Reach	71%-83%
Less than 870	Low	<71%

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KSC ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range

24-25

Applicants Submitting ACT

ACT Scores for Keene State College
ACT Test	25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile	24
Math 25th Percentile	23
Composite 25th Percentile	24

ACT Scores for Keene State College
ACT Test	75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile	24
Math 75th Percentile	23
Composite 75th Percentile	25
Average ACT Score	24

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into KSC?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to KSC is 24, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 24 and 25. The school ranks #4 in New Hampshire for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 24. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 24 and score in the score in the top 27 percent nationally.

1 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Keene State College.

Score Submission Requirements

You do not have to to submit ACT scores with your application as Keene State College is test optional. The policy from the school on ACT scores is "not considered for admission, even if submitted (test blind)".

Find other colleges with similar ACT score requirements

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into KSC for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 24 score has around 90% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 97% with a 25 ACT score.

Keene State College admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
25 and Above	Good	>97%
24 to 25	Avg +	90%-97%
24 to 24	Avg -	90%-90%
24 to 24	Reach	90%-90%
Less than 24	Low	<90%

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High School Class Rank

52% of Keene State College freshman are in the top half of their high school graduating class and 25% are in the top quarter.

High School Class Rank for admitted Keene State College students
High School Class Rank	Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class	6%
Top 25% of class	25%
Top 50% of class	52%

Data Source, Peterson's Data

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Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Keene State College admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	2,578	1,892	4,487
Accepted	2,345	1,657	4,017
Acceptance Rate	91%	88%	90%
Enrolled	372	331	709
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	16%	20%	18%

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Fall 2025 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Dec 1, 2024

Days left to Apply

None

The application deadline for Fall 2025 has passed. Applications were due on Dec 1, 2024.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Keene State College is $50.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Keene State College and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Keene State College Application Requirements
Test Scores	Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind)
High School GPA	Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Required to be considered for admission
Recommendations	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies	Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Keene State College
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	Yes
Credit for Life Experiences	Yes

Admission Requirements Summary

Because Keene State College is lightly competitive to get into, you have a very good chance of acceptance with the right GPA and test scores. If you have a 3.1 GPA, you are almost certain to getting in. Combining this with an SAT score of 1070 and ACT of 24 will almost guarantee your admission.