Introduction
The Keene State College is a renowned education institution with a beautiful campus located in Keene, New Hampshire. The college was originally founded as an institution for teachers only and was called Keene Teacher
Keene State College
Information Summary
| Overall Score (about) | 80.1 |
| Total Cost On-Campus Attendance | $27,988 |
| Admission Success rate | N/A |
| ACT / SAT 75%ile scores | 24 / 1140 |
| Student Ratio Students-to-Faculty | 18 : 1 |
| Retention (full-time / part-time) | 72% / 33% |
| Enrollment Total (all students) | 3,543 |
Academics
Keene State College is a liberal arts college offering bachelor
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Admissions
Admission into Keene State College is competitive and students who have performed well academically in high school have a better chance of acceptance into the college. However, Keene State College encourages students from all academic backgrounds to apply to the school. The admissions staff at Keene State evaluates more than just test scores and grade point averages. Extraordinary community involvement or volunteer activities will often trump poor test scores or a low grade point average.
All students who apply to Keene State College must take either the SAT or the ACT. While the SAT is preferred at Keene State, the ACT is also accepted. These test scores help the admissions faculty to evaluate a student
Financial Aid
Keene State College is determined to provide affordable education to the many different students who attend the school. While New Hampshire residents receive a discounted tuition rate, out of state students are still eligible for financial aid in the form of government grants, government loans, private loans and scholarships.
After a student is accepted into Keene State College, he or she is instructed to visit the website and fill out the FAFSA online. This form allows the government to evaluate a student
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Students
Most of the student population at Keene State College lives in on-campus housing. One of the missions of Keene State College is to cultivate lasting, personal relationships among its student population and with its faculty members. Students are encouraged to participate in the myriad of student clubs, groups and organizations that exist on campus.
Clubs such as the Outdoor Club, the Field Hockey Club, and the Fitness Club offer students the chance to get out of the classroom and make physical fitness a priority. Other clubs such as religious or political clubs give students a chance to express themselves and allow their voice to be heard.
There are many volunteer and service-oriented organizations on campus as well. Students partner to raise money for causes, host benefits to raise awareness, and serve the community by helping the elderly and the less fortunate. Keene State College students are acutely aware of the surrounding community and are constantly encouraged to get involved.
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Local Community
Keene, New Hampshire is a quaint New England town with a wealth of history and culture to offer students at Keene State College. Located in the Southwest corner of the state, Keene is the county seat and is therefore a cultural hub city in the state of New Hampshire.
Keene is home to many different churches and religious institutions. Cathedrals, churches, synagogues and other religious establishments can be found in Keene, New Hampshire. Students at Keene State College who major in religious studies or become involved with campus ministry programs will take advantage of the many different religions that have converged in Keene.
Keene is also home to many different festivals that take place each year. In October, the streets of Keene are filled to the brim with grinning jack-o-lanterns during the annual Pumpkin Festival. This festival has broken several world records for the largest collection of carved pumpkins in one area. The festival also includes live music, fireworks, face painting, carnival rides, and food. A music festival is also hosted in Keene each year. Live bands compete for prizes in an exciting weekend-long festival. Keene is also home to many community theaters and minor-league sporting teams with their own venues.
Bibliography
- Buzzeo, Anthony. “Stamford Students Make Dean’ List.” The Daily Stamford [Stamford, Connecticut] 18 May 2011, sec. C: 4. Print.
- Keene State College. KSC, 2011. Web. 20 May 2011. <http://www.keene.edu>.
- University System of New Hampshire. USNH, 2011. Web. 20 May 2011. <http://www.usnh.edu>.
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