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Keene, NH · Nashua, NH
| Keene State College | Rivier University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $17,887/yr | $28,082/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $12,192/yr | $23,321/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $25,749 | $26,956 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $12,536/yr | $23,978/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $16,045/yr | $25,106/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $18,004/yr | $27,352/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $22,928/yr | $31,359/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $273/mo | $286/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $13,766/yr | $15,636/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $13,050/yr | $13,060/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,000/yr | $1,400/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $1,500/yr | $2,450/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $29,993/yr | $53,499/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $14,784/yr | $39,488/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $26,840/yr | $39,488/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 26% | 28% |
| Students taking federal loans | 67% | 70% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 90% | 83% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | No data reported | 1055–1175 |
| SAT average | No data reported | 1070 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 4,666 | 1,749 |
| Students accepted | 4,157 | 1,430 |
| Students who enrolled | 728 | 292 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 18% | 20% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Required | Required |
| Recommendation letters | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Required | Required |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Work experience | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 60% | 52% |
| Freshmen who come back | 79% | 76% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $54,368/yr | $52,248/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $36,042–$78,820 | $35,475–$70,095 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 61% | 62% |
| White students graduating | 61% | 55% |
| Black students graduating | 41% | 20% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 39% | 46% |
| Asian students graduating | 75% | 33% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $46,649/yr | $54,599/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 75% | 76% |
| Graduate on time | 51% | 45% |
| Pell students who graduate | 58% | 36% |
| First-gen students who finish | 62% | 48% |
| Low-income students who finish | 58% | 44% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $50,144/yr | $47,442/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Visual & Performing Arts 13% · Business, Management & Marketing 11% · Engineering Technologies 11% | Health Professions 60% · Business, Management & Marketing 14% · Biological & Biomedical Sciences 7% |
| Most popular program | Visual & Performing Arts — 13% of degrees | Health Professions — 60% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 11% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 14% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Engineering Technologies — 11% of degrees | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 7% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Psychology — 10% of degrees | Homeland Security & Protective Services — 5% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Education — 9% of degrees | Education — 5% 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 — $109,598/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 21% | 6.7% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 2,699 | 1,231 |
| Students per professor | 17 : 1 | 14 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 123 | 1,525 |
| Average professor pay | $10,286/mo | $8,174/mo |
| Full-time professors | 50% | 31% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | New England Commission on Higher Education | New England Commission on Higher Education |
| Median family income | $85,480 | $62,990 |
| Setting | Town (distant) | City (small) |
| Location | Keene, NH | Nashua, NH |
| Region | New England | New England |
| Founded | 1909 | 1933 |
| Public or private | Public | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 1% | 0% |
| Men | 49% | 27% |
| Women | 51% | 73% |
| White students | 83% | 72% |
| Black students | 2.4% | 9.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 5.6% | 7.4% |
| Asian students | 1.4% | 3.9% |
| Two or more races | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| Other / not reported | 3.4% | 4.5% |
| Special type | None | Religiously affiliated |
| First-generation students | 23% | 37% |
| Part-time students | 1.2% | 21% |
| Students age 25+ | 3.5% | 25% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $10,942/yr | $7,547/yr |
| Endowment | $61.5M | $41.5M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 1,999 | 495 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $8,616/yr | $8,604/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $5,040/yr | $6,856/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | Varies by week | Varies by week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Religious affiliation | No data reported | Roman Catholic |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | No |
| ROTC | Yes — Army, Air Force | No |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | No | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | No | No |
| 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 | No |
| 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 without football |
| Football team | No | No |
| Varsity teams | 20 | 15 |
| Student athletes | 464 | 321 |
| Athletic scholarships | $0 | $0 |
| Athletics budget | $4.2M | $2.6M |
| Athletics revenue | $4.3M | $2.6M |
| Recruiting spend | $65,609 | $21,821 |
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.