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 26 in Regional Colleges North in 2018 edition of Best Colleges.Its tuition and fees are $26,670 (2016-17). It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,456. It practices semester-based academic calendar.

#26 in Regional Colleges North
Setting
Rural
Location La Plume, Pennsylvania
Type 4-year Private
Year Founded 1868
Selectivity Unselective
Size Small
1,456 Undergraduates
Website http://www.keystone.edu

Learning

13:1
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 $26,670
Outstate Tuition Fee $26,670
Room and Board Fees $10,700
$29,900 Median Salary After 2 years of Graduation

Applying

98% (Unselective) Acceptance Rate
Admission Difficulty: Minimally Difficult
$0 Application Fee
2.98 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

$17,679 Average Financial Aid
Need-based Aid available for International Students

Need-based Aid

$1,467 Average Need-based Aid
Cost of Attendance for out-of-state students: $41,720
99% Students with need received Financial Aid
66% 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 --
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 $13,000 per year
Eligibility Full time, first year students
Minimum Criteria --
Requirement for maintenance 3.0 GPA and full-time, continuous enrollment
Separate application needed No
Application deadline N/A
Presidential Scholarship
Total Worth $9,500 per year
Eligibility Full time, first year students
Minimum Criteria --
Requirement for maintenance 2.75 GPA and full-time, continuous enrollment
Separate application needed No
Application deadline N/A

Other Scholarships

Keystone College Referral Scholarship
Total Worth one-time $250
Details eystone College faculty, staff, current students, alumni, and members of the Board, can refer a new full-time student for this scholarship (awarded in the student’s first semester). Those who want to refer someone can submit this referral scholarship form or email a short letter to the Office of Admissions at [email protected]
Sport & Rec Management Scholarship
Total Worth $1,000-$4,000 per year
Details Students enrolled on a full-time basis in the sport and recreation management program. Renewal Criteria: 2.00 GPA AND Full-time, continuous enrollment
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Students

1,456 Total Undergraduate Enrollment
School Size: Small
70% Freshmen return to Sophomore Year
39% Students graduate within 6 years