A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at KSC are mostly White with a small Hispanic population. The school has very low racial diversity. 14% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
86%
|
| Black |
1%
|
| Hispanic |
4%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
5%
|
There are 17% more female students than male students enrolled at Keene State College with a gender ratio of 54% women to 46% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, KSC has a comparable gender diversity ratio to other US colleges and is inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
46%
|
| Women |
54%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
1,326
|
| Women |
1,546
|
KSC serves a high number of out-of-state students with 54% of the student body residing outside of New Hampshire or from other countries.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
46%
|
| Out of State |
54%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
24% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 4.1% |
| Part time Undergrads | 2.3% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=183062 IPEDS survey data for Keene State College.
Last updated February 24, 2024