Keene State College: what international applicants need

What are Keene State College's application deadlines for 2026–27?

Keene State College admits on a rolling basis for 2026–27: there's no single deadline, and it answers applications as they come in, so applying early is safer.

What is Keene State College's acceptance rate?

90.3% for students who started in fall 2024: Keene State College admitted 4,800 of its 5,314 first-year applicants.

• The rate covers all first-year applicants, US and international: the federal data doesn't give a separate rate for international applicants.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release). Source

Does Keene State College require the SAT or ACT for international applicants?

No. Keene State College is test-optional for 2026–27: you decide whether to send SAT or ACT scores.

• This is the policy listed for all first-year applicants. Some universities treat international students differently, so confirm it on the testing page.

How much is Keene State College's application fee for international students?

Keene State College charges no application fee, for international and US applicants alike.

Which English tests does Keene State College accept?

Keene State College doesn't list its English tests on the Common App: they're detailed on its international applicants page.

• Minimum scores and exemptions (for example if you studied in English) are set by the university: check its international page.

How many recommendation letters does Keene State College require?

Keene State College requires a counselor recommendation for 2026–27.

• Whatever the letters, your school sends the School Report and, after graduation, the Final Report: the Common App says every university requires them.

Does Keene State College require the Common App personal essay?

Yes. Keene State College requires the Common App personal essay (250 to 650 words) for 2026–27.

How many international students does Keene State College have?

33 of Keene State College's 2,725 undergraduates were international students (US nonresidents) in fall 2024: 1.2%.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 enrollment (provisional release). Source

How much does Keene State College cost for international students?

Keene State College is a public university: international students pay at least the out-of-state rate, $26,840 in published tuition and fees for 2024–25 (in-state students paid $14,784). Some public universities add an international fee. On-campus food and housing was $13,766. With books and other expenses, a year cost about $43,106 before any financial aid.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Published charges for 2024–25. Costs usually rise each year: check the university's site for 2027–28. Source