Keene State College's published cost of attendance is $29,993. Net price by income band shows modest variation across the income spectrum: low-income families pay approximately $12,192, middle-income families pay around $16,045, and higher-income families pay approximately $22,928.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| 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 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $12,192 |
| $30–48k | $12,536 |
| $48–75k | $16,045 |
| $75–110k | $18,004 |
| $110k+ | $22,928 |
Keene State College's published cost of attendance is $29,993. Net price by income band shows modest variation across the income spectrum: low-income families pay approximately $12,192, middle-income families pay around $16,045, and higher-income families pay approximately $22,928. Azimuth ranks Keene State College #776 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. As a public regional university, Keene State College participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs. The institution's affordability position reflects both its public-tuition structure and the aid available to students across income levels. Families applying for need-based aid use the FAFSA; additional institutional aid may be available through merit or need-based scholarships. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $25,749, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $37,874; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the Parent PLUS risk framework for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $58,191, median federal debt of $25,749 projects to a monthly payment of about $291 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
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How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Keene State College earn median 4-year earnings of $58,191, placing Keene State College in the 33.2 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $7,103 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Keene State College in the 28.9 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Keene State College #1020 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects Keene State College's concentration in applied and technical fields. Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians is the largest program with 72 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $87,710, performing at 1.0x the national benchmark for the field. The Psychology, General program graduates 66 students earning $51,904 four years after enrollment, while Business Administration and Teacher Education round out the top programs with four-year earnings of $69,674 and $48,940 respectively. The dominance of Engineering Technology — representing a substantial share of the institution's degree output — anchors the earnings profile and contributes to the college's competitive positioning in the regional labor market.
