Below you’ll find current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fee figures for Keene State College, plus how they compare to other colleges and a forward projection.
For the most recent year on record, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Keene State College ran $14,784 each year. For students from out of state the figure was $26,840. In-state students receive a meaningful discount here.
Of that total, required fees amounted to $3,030 in-state and $3,030 out-of-state; the rest is tuition itself.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,754 | $23,810 |
| Fees | $3,030 | $3,030 |
| Total | $14,784 | $26,840 |
This tuition and fees total reflects one year of study and do not include room and board.
Remember that a lot of students receive financial aid and scholarships that bring down the real cost they pay. These costs are the full sticker price.
How much would Keene State College cost for part-time students? Check the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the per-credit figures.
For perspective, here is how Keene State College prices compare to peer schools. Each rating shows whether the school runs above or below that group’s average.
| Nationwide | In NH | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Expensive |
Relative to the national field, Keene State College lands right around the average.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. Check the Keene State College Financial Aid page for specifics.
Take a look at how tuition at Keene State College has changed over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $11,754 | $22,110 |
| Two Years Ago | $11,754 | $22,663 |
| One Year Ago | $11,754 | $23,230 |
| Most Recent Year | $11,754 | $23,810 |
Below, the chart plots how tuition at Keene State has tracked over the reported years.
In the latest reported year, out-of-state tuition climbed 2.5%. Projecting that pace ahead one year puts tuition + fees around $27,510 the year ahead.
At most colleges, tuition edges up a little each year, so the cost in your final year will likely top today’s number.
See answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more context.
Over the reported years, in-state tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of 0.33%, putting next year’s in-state cost near $14,833. For out-of-state students, the average annual increase was 2.40%, which puts out-of-state cost next year near $27,485.
Holding that rate, here is how tuition and fees could track over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $14,833 | $27,485 |
| In 2 Years | $14,882 | $28,145 |
| In 3 Years | $14,931 | $28,821 |
| In 4 Years | $14,980 | $29,513 |
| In 5 Years | $15,029 | $30,222 |
Plan around the full four-year total, not just a single year — the running four-year out-of-state total projects near $113,964, versus roughly $59,626 for in-state students.
A tuition number is just one part of the picture — scholarships and aid frequently cut what families actually pay.
For more on the aid available at Keene State College, visit the Keene State College Financial Aid page.