Keystone College

La Plume, Pennsylvania
4-year Private university
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Overview

Keystone College is a private institution established in 1868 with rural setting located at La Plume. It is ranked 29 in Regional Colleges North in 2024 edition of Best Colleges.Its tuition and fees are $17,450. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,060. It practices semester-based academic calendar.

#29 in Regional Colleges North
Setting
Rural
Location La Plume, Pennsylvania
Type 4-year Private
Year Founded 1868
Selectivity Very Low
Size Small
1,060 Undergraduates
Website http://www.keystone.edu

Learning

14:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Business/Marketing
Most Popular Major

Majors Available

  • Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
    Program offered through an exclusively distance-education program
  • Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
  • Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Education
  • Health Professions And Related Programs
    Program offered through an exclusively distance-education program
  • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services
  • Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
  • Physical Sciences
  • Psychology
  • Social Sciences
  • Visual And Performing Arts

Cost

$41,720
Cost of Attendance
$20,097
Average Student Contribution
Instate Tution Fee $17,450
Outstate Tuition Fee $17,450
Room and Board Fees $11,900
$30,656 Median Salary After 2 years of Graduation

Applying

81% (Very Low Selectivity) Acceptance Rate
Admission Difficulty: Minimally Difficult
$0 Application Fee
3.1 Average High School GPA

Application Requirements

SAT/ACT Optional
SAT/ACT Writing (essay) Not Required
SAT Subject Test Not Required
Essay or Personal Statement Required
SAT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
ACT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range

How to Apply?

Accepts CommonApp
Apply College's Own Application Portal
Other Applications Accepted Paper Application

For International Students

70 Minimum TOEFL Score
TOEFL Requirement: Required
IELTS Other English Language Tests Accepted
(in lieu of TOEFL)
Deadlines for Fall Intake Applications
--
--
Regular Decision Deadline
Rolling Admission
May
01
Priority Application Deadline
Transfer Applications
Jul
01
Transfer Applications Deadline
For Financial Aid
Apr
01
Financial Aid Priority Application Deadline
May
01
Financial Aid Application Deadline

Scholarships and Financial Aid

$ Average Financial Aid
Need-based Aid available for International Students

Need-based Aid

$-- Average Need-based Aid
Cost of Attendance for out-of-state students: $41,720
--% Students with need received Financial Aid
--% Students had their need fully met
Deadline for need-based financial application Priority Deadline: April 1
Forms to be submitted FAFSA, State aid form

Merit Scholarships

Available
Academic Excellence Scholarship
Total Worth Full tuition
Eligibility Full time, first year students who reside on campus.
Minimum Criteria Based on high school academic record.
Students must submit SAT or ACT scores to be considered.
Requirement for maintenance 3.5 GPA and full-time, continuous enrollment AND continuing to live on campus for a minimum of 3 years. In addition, students will attend an annual reception with the President of the College, participate as a Keystone Admissions Ambassador at least 3 times per semester, participate in at least one community service project per year of their choice or as part of a class or club, and special projects representing Keystone College
Separate application needed No
Application deadline N/A
Academic Distinction Scholarship
Total Worth $7,000 per year
Eligibility Full time, first year students
Minimum Criteria Based on high school academic record
Requirement for maintenance 3.0 GPA and full-time, continuous enrollment
Separate application needed No
Application deadline N/A
Presidential Scholarship
Total Worth $6,000 per year
Eligibility Full time, first year students
Minimum Criteria Based on high school academic record
Requirement for maintenance 2.75 GPA and full-time, continuous enrollment
Separate application needed No
Application deadline N/A
Trustee Scholarship
Total Worth $5,000 per year
Eligibility Full time, first year students
Minimum Criteria Based on high school academic record
Requirement for maintenance 2.50 GPA AND Full-time, continuous enrollment
Separate application needed No
Application deadline N/A
Promise Scholarship
Total Worth $2,000 per year
Eligibility Full time, first year students
Minimum Criteria Based on high school academic record
Extracurricular involvement, leadership activities, or active in their community
Requirement for maintenance 2.0 GPA and full-time, continuous enrollment.
Separate application needed No
Application deadline N/A
KC Award Scholarship
Total Worth $500 per year
Eligibility Full time, first year students
Minimum Criteria Based on high school academic record.
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed No
Application deadline N/A

Other Scholarships

Keystone Visit Award
Total Worth one-time $200
Details Awarded in the student’s first year) for high school seniors and transfer students who visit campus. Students must visit within a year of enrollment and must commit to enroll, as a full-time student, by May 1. This applies to regular daily campus visits, overnight visits, and Admissions events.
Donor Supported Scholarships
Total Worth Varies
Details --
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Students

1,060 Total Undergraduate Enrollment
School Size: Small
70% Freshmen return to Sophomore Year
36% Students graduate within 6 years