Paying for Keene State College

In-StateOut-of-State
2024 Undergraduate Tuition & Fee $14,710 0.49% $26,186 2.50%
2024 Graduate Tuition & Fee $12,149 2.42% $13,715 2.41%
The 2024 tuition & fees of Keene State College (KSC) are $14,710 for New Hampshire residents and $26,186 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is much higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $15,866 based on out-of-state tuition rate.
93% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $9,873. It could cover 37.70% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $21,197 for New Hampshire residents and $32,673 for out-of-state students including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.
KSC's 4-year tuition is $59,020 for New Hampshire residents and $109,415 for out-of-state students, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $126,298 for New Hampshire residents and $176,693 for out-of-state students.
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Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Keene State College is $14,710 for New Hampshire residents and $26,186 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 0.49% for New Hampshire residents and increased by 2.50% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition & fees is much higher than the average amount ($8,225) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition & fees is much higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $15,866.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees of KSC is $14,782 for New Hampshire residents and $26,841 for out-of-state students, a 2.5% increase compared to 2024's rate.
KSC Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$14,638 $25,547$15,034
2023-2024$14,710$26,186$15,360
Change % 2023-20240.49%2.50%2.17%
2024-2025$14,782$26,841$15,693

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, the in-state graduate tuition & fees is $12,149 and out-of-state tuition & fees is $13,715. Its in-state graduate tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount ($9,991) and its out-of-state graduate tuition & fees is a little bit lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $16,468.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at KSC is $12,443 for New Hampshire residents and $14,046 for out-of-state students , a 2.4% increase compared to 2024's rate.
KSC Graduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$11,862 $13,392$15,034
2023-2024$12,149$13,715$15,360
Change % 2023-20242.42%2.41%2.17%
2024-2025$12,443$14,046$15,693

Cost Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at KSC. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $490 for New Hampshire residents and $968 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $555 for New Hampshire residents and $642 for out-of-state students.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
YearIn-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate2022-2023$490$944
2023-2024$490$968
2024-2025$490$993
Graduate2022-2023$542$627
2023-2024$555$642
2024-2025$568$657

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $15,360 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 2.17% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs increased by 17.08% compared to the previous year.
The KSC's 2024 on-campus COA is $31,070 for state residents and $42,546 for out-of-state students. The off-campus COA is $29,434 for state residents and $40,910 for out-of-state students.
2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At KSC
On-CampusOff Campus
Tuition & Fees (In-State)$14,710
Tuition & Fees (Out-of-State)$26,186
Room & Board$13,860$11,974
Personal Expenses$1,500$1,750
Books & Supplies$1,000
COA (In-State)$31,070$29,434
COA (Out-of-State)$42,546$40,910
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

KSC Tuition Charts

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4-Years Costs of Attendance

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at KSC?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at KSC is $59,020 for New Hampshire residents and $109,415 for out-of-state students.
The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.
KSC 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)In-State$14,728$14,746$14,764$14,782$59,020
Out-of-State$26,645$27,112$27,587$28,071$109,415
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)In-State$14,746$14,764$14,782$14,800$59,092
Out-of-State$27,112$27,587$28,071$28,563$111,333
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)In-State$14,764$14,782$14,800$14,818$59,165
Out-of-State$27,587$28,071$28,563$29,064$113,285
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)In-State$14,782$14,800$14,818$14,836$59,237
Out-of-State$28,071$28,563$29,064$29,573$115,270
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)In-State$14,800$14,818$14,836$14,855$59,310
Out-of-State$28,563$29,064$29,573$30,091$117,291

COA including Books, Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.
For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $126,298 for New Hampshire residents and $176,693 for out-of-state students.
KSC 4 Years COA
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)In-State$31,270$31,471$31,649$31,828$126,298
Out-of-State$43,187$43,837$44,498$45,170$176,693
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)In-State$31,471$31,675$31,855$32,036$127,118
Out-of-State$43,837$44,498$45,170$45,853$179,359
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)In-State$31,675$31,882$32,063$32,245$127,948
Out-of-State$44,498$45,170$45,853$46,546$182,068
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)In-State$31,882$32,090$32,273$32,457$128,788
Out-of-State$45,170$45,853$46,546$47,251$184,821
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)In-State$32,090$32,301$32,486$32,672$129,637
Out-of-State$45,853$46,546$47,251$47,967$187,618

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 93% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.
After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $86,806 for New Hampshire residents and $137,201 for out-of-state students.
KSC 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)In-State$21,397$21,598$21,776$21,955$86,806
Out-of-State$33,314$33,964$34,625$35,297$137,201
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)In-State$21,598$21,802$21,982$22,163$87,626
Out-of-State$33,964$34,625$35,297$35,980$139,867
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)In-State$21,802$22,009$22,190$22,372$88,456
Out-of-State$34,625$35,297$35,980$36,673$142,576
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)In-State$22,009$22,217$22,400$22,584$89,296
Out-of-State$35,297$35,980$36,673$37,378$145,329
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)In-State$22,217$22,428$22,613$22,799$90,145
Out-of-State$35,980$36,673$37,378$38,094$148,126

Compare Tuition with Similar Colleges

The following table compares tuition & fees between Keene State College and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on academic factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison with Similar Schools to KSC
In-StateOut-of-State
Keene State College$14,710$26,186
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus$19,112$38,882
Plymouth State University$14,558$25,498
University of New Hampshire College of Professional Studies Online$7,812$9,372
University of New Hampshire-Franklin Pierce School of Law$0$0
University of New Hampshire at Manchester$15,820$35,530
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