Keystone College Description:
Keystone College is a private college located in La Plume, Pennsylvania. The rural 270-acre campus has been voted the most beautiful college campus in the northeastern Pennsylvania region. Keystone offers a student faculty ratio of 11 to 1 and an average class size of 13. Student can choose from 16 associate’s degrees or 30 bachelor’s degrees, and the college also offers several ‘weekender’ associate’s and bachelor’s degree programs for adult students wishing to continue their education. Popular areas of study at Keystone include business administration, criminal justice and the natural sciences. Both residential students and the college’s commuter population are very involved on campus, with nearly 30 student clubs and organizations and an active community outreach program. The Keystone Giants compete in the NCAA Division III Colonial States Athletic Conference in men’s and women’s basketball, cross country, soccer, tennis and track and field, men’s baseball and golf, and women’s field hockey, softball and volleyball.
Admissions Data (2012):
- Percent of Applicants Admitted: 91%
- What Are Your Chances? (from Cappex.com)
- Test Scores -- 25th / 75th Percentile
- SAT Critical Reading: 400 / 500
- SAT Math: 400 / 500
- SAT Writing: 380 / 480
- ACT Composite: 17 / 22
- ACT English: 14 / 20
- ACT Math: 15 / 23
Enrollment (2011):
- Total Enrollment: 1,752 (1,726 undergraduates)
- Gender Breakdown: 39% Male / 61% Female
- 80% Full-time
Costs (2012 - 13):
- Tuition and Fees: $20,400
- Books: $1,700 (why so much?)
- Room and Board: $9,500
- Other Expenses: $4,400
- Total Cost: $36,000
Keystone College Financial Aid (2010 - 11):
- Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 91%
- Keystone College Scholarships (Cappex.com)
- Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of Aid
- Grants: 91%
- Loans: 90%
- Average Amount of Aid
- Grants: $14,633
- Loans: $9,412
Most Popular Majors:
Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Natural Sciences
Transfer, Graduation and Retention Rates:
- First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 70%
- Transfer Out Rate: 40%
- 4-Year Graduation Rate: 26%
- 6-Year Graduation Rate: 39%
Data Source:
National Center for Educational Statistics
Keystone College Mission Statement:
mission statement from http://www.keystone.edu/about_us/index.dot
"Keystone College educates students in a liberal arts tradition that values civility, integrity, and curiosity, fostering a global perspective on cultural diversity, environmental sustainability, and life-long learning."
