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Keene, NH · Plymouth, NH
| Keene State College | Plymouth State University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $17,887/yr | $19,216/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $12,192/yr | $14,676/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $25,749 | $26,000 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $12,536/yr | $14,714/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $16,045/yr | $17,030/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $18,004/yr | $21,157/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $22,928/yr | $23,020/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $273/mo | $276/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $13,766/yr | $13,158/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $13,050/yr | $13,158/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,000/yr | $1,400/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $1,500/yr | $2,886/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $29,993/yr | $29,644/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $14,784/yr | $14,626/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $26,840/yr | $25,566/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 26% | 28% |
| Students taking federal loans | 67% | 69% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 90% | 88% |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 4,666 | 7,421 |
| Students accepted | 4,157 | 6,755 |
| Students who enrolled | 728 | 985 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 18% | 15% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Recommendation letters | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Required | Required |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| English proficiency test | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| SAT/ACT policy | Not considered | Not considered |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 60% | 52% |
| Freshmen who come back | 79% | 68% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $54,368/yr | $57,304/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $36,042–$78,820 | $38,335–$82,952 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 61% | 55% |
| White students graduating | 61% | 54% |
| Black students graduating | 41% | 25% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 39% | 39% |
| Asian students graduating | 75% | 36% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $46,649/yr | $46,466/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 75% | 75% |
| Graduate on time | 51% | 45% |
| Pell students who graduate | 58% | 52% |
| First-gen students who finish | 62% | 48% |
| Low-income students who finish | 58% | 46% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $50,144/yr | $55,556/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Visual & Performing Arts 13% · Business, Management & Marketing 11% · Engineering Technologies 11% | Business, Management & Marketing 26% · Parks, Recreation & Fitness 10% · Homeland Security & Protective Services 10% |
| Most popular program | Visual & Performing Arts — 13% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 26% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 11% of degrees | Parks, Recreation & Fitness — 10% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Engineering Technologies — 11% of degrees | Homeland Security & Protective Services — 10% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Psychology — 10% of degrees | Health Professions — 9% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Education — 9% of degrees | Education — 8% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $74,915/yr | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $72,906/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 21% | 7.7% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 2,699 | 3,153 |
| Students per professor | 17 : 1 | 15 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 123 | 525 |
| Average professor pay | $10,286/mo | $9,340/mo |
| Full-time professors | 50% | 55% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | New England Commission on Higher Education | New England Commission on Higher Education |
| Median family income | $85,480 | $73,032 |
| Setting | Town (distant) | Town (remote) |
| Location | Keene, NH | Plymouth, NH |
| Region | New England | New England |
| Founded | 1909 | 1871 |
| Public or private | Public | Public |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 1% | 1.6% |
| Men | 49% | 52% |
| Women | 51% | 48% |
| White students | 83% | 81% |
| Black students | 2.4% | 2% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 5.6% | 5.8% |
| Asian students | 1.4% | 1.4% |
| Two or more races | 2.9% | 5.9% |
| Other / not reported | 3.4% | 2.8% |
| Special type | None | None |
| First-generation students | 23% | 27% |
| Part-time students | 1.2% | 2% |
| Students age 25+ | 3.5% | 2.3% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $10,942/yr | $9,906/yr |
| Endowment | $61.5M | $41.2M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 1,999 | 2,364 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $8,616/yr | $7,944/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $5,040/yr | $4,160/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | Varies by week | Varies by week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | Yes |
| ROTC | Yes — Army, Air Force | Yes — Army, Air Force |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | No |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | No | No |
| Weekend & evening classes | No | Yes |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | Yes |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | No | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division III without football | NCAA Division III with football |
| Football team | No | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 20 | 21 |
| Student athletes | 464 | 605 |
| Athletic scholarships | $0 | $0 |
| Athletics budget | $4.2M | $3.6M |
| Athletics revenue | $4.3M | $3.6M |
| Recruiting spend | $65,609 | $31,388 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.