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General Contact
- School Code: 259000
- Phone: (603) 862-1234
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
88.39%FINANCIAL AID RATE
98%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
14:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
2FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$8,689Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Elementary Education Degree
The elementary education program at Keene State College prepares students for careers as elementary teachers. The program focuses on teaching students in the elementary grades, which may include kindergarten through eighth grade, depending on the school system or state regulations. Program courses include preparation to teach all elementary education subject matter. Get more details below including other New Hampshire colleges that offer elementary education degrees.
The Elementary Education program at KSC is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education since 1954.
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Keene State College (KSC)
105 Main St., Thompson Hall, Durham, NH
KSC is a public institution located in Keene, New Hampshire and provides a large number of educational opportunities for students. Around five thousand students enroll at Keene State College yearly.
Areas of study offered at Keene State College include:
- Psychology
- Communications And Journalism
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Engineering Technology
- Education
- Social Sciences
Students applying for admission are most often required to submit an application, transcripts, records, standardized test scores and any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by the admissions staff. A SAT or ACT exam may be required prior to applying, with scores between 1350 - 1650 for the SAT exam and in a range of 19 - 23 for the ACT exam is common among students accepted to this school. KSC has an acceptance rate of around 75% of which only 24% decided to enroll. More information from the admissions office can be found at keene.edu.
The tuition at Keene State College varies based on the state of residence of the student. In-state residents pay approximately $13,000 per year and out-of-state residents are charged $21,000 annually. Housing may be available for those that want to live on-campus for around a cost of $6,300 per year. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the necessary requirements in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.
The KSC "Owls" have a number of intercollegiate athletic programs through participation in the NCAA. Athletic programs available may include:
- Baseball (NCAA Division III)
- Basketball (NCAA Division III)
- Track & Field (NCAA Division III)
For a complete list of areas of study, enrollment information, financial aid details, and more, please take a look at the school's website at http://www.keene.edu.
Students Enrolled in the Elementary Education Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. KSC offers a bachelor's degree program in elementary education.
Students by Gender (2019)
Graduates | |
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Male | 2 |
Female | 48 |
Students by Race (2019)
Graduates | |
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Hispanic | 1 |
White | 47 |
Multiple Races | 1 |
Unknown | 1 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
Career Options for Graduates
Students who have completed the Elementary Education program at KSC, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below:Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education
Description
Teach students basic academic, social, and other formative skills in public or private schools at the elementary level.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, elementary school teachers, except special education employment is expected to grow at a rate of 5.8% from 2014 to 2024
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The admissions information below may give an overview of the applicants Keene State College accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To support students and graduates, Keene State College may provide student services like those listed below:- Online course work available
- Counseling assistance
- Student employment
- Helping students find work after graduation
Intercollegiate Athletics
KSC is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division III without football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Little East Conference)
- Basketball (Little East Conference)
- Track and Field (Little East Conference)
- Field Hockey
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming and Diving
- Volleyball