Despite a high sticker price, this school is affordable for many families due to generous need-based aid. Strong support for lower-income students.
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What You'll Pay at Keene State College
Select your family income to see your estimated cost
The Cost Formula
Tuition
$27K
+
Room
$14K
+
Books
$1,000
=
Sticker Price
$29,993
$27K+$14K+$1,000=$29,993
Your Family Income
Sticker
$29,993
−
Your Aid
$13,948
=
Net Price
$16,045
All Income Levels
Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
Keene State College Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Summary
Cost Category
Amount
Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price)
$29,993
Tuition and Fees
$26,840
Room and Board
$13,766
Books and Supplies
$1,000
Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships)
-$12,106
Average Net Price (What Families Pay)
$17,887
Keene State College Net Price by Family Income Level
Family Income
Net Price
$0–30k
$12,192
$30–48k
$12,536
$48–75k
$16,045
$75–110k
$18,004
$110k+
$22,928
Understanding Your Aid Package
Keene State College has a sticker price of $29,993 per year, but most students pay significantly less after financial aid. The actual cost depends heavily on your family's income level.
Key Facts
Sticker price: $29,993/year
Average aid: $12,106 in grants & scholarships
$48–75K families pay: ~$16,045/year
Low-income families: Pay ~$12,192/year
26% of students receive Pell Grants
Financial Aid Profile
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26%
Pell Grant Recipients
Lower-income students receiving federal aid
🎓
23%
First-Generation Students
Parents without bachelor's degree
Get personalized cost estimates and assess whether borrowing makes sense.
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Typical Debt
Median Student Debt$25,749
Range (25th–75th)$8,250 – $27,000
Median Parent PLUS Loans$37,874
Debt Manageability
0.44x
Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
3-Year Default Rate0.0%
Return on Investment
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Median Earnings (10yr)
$54,368
Earnings Growth
+17%
6 → 10 years post-graduation
Value Added
+$-7,103
29th percentile among peers
Earnings Range (10yr post-graduation)
$36,042
25th %ile
$78,820
75th %ile
Frequently Asked Questions about Keene State College Cost & Financial Aid
Keene State College's published tuition is $29,993 per year. However, after financial aid, the average student pays $16,045—a difference of $13,948.
Families earning under $30,000 pay an average net price of $12,192 at Keene State College. 26% of students receive Pell Grants.
Keene State College offers merit-based scholarships for academic achievement, in addition to need-based financial aid. Contact the financial aid office for specific scholarship opportunities.
The median debt for Keene State College graduates is $25,749, resulting in estimated monthly payments of $273 over 10 years.
Even families earning over $110,000 pay an average net price of $22,928 at Keene State College—still $7,065 less than the sticker price. Most families qualify for some form of aid.
