Keystone College
La Plume, PA
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,055
Graduate Enrollment: 73
Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
None
Campus Details
Suburb: Large (outside principal city, in urbanized area with population of 250,000 or more)
Four-year, small, primarily residential
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full-time, inclusive, higher transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 82.15%
Male/Female: 41% / 59% (2017)
First generation college students: 47.7% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 4.8% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 1.5% (2011)
Test scores for admission: Considered but not required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 54.9% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 35.3% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 24.3% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 17.8% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 65.1%
Black: 13.4%
Hispanic: 8.8%
Asian: 0.8%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.8%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.2%
2+ races: 4.0%
Non-resident alien: 0.8%
Unknown race: 6.3%
Black: 13.4%
Hispanic: 8.8%
Asian: 0.8%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.8%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.2%
2+ races: 4.0%
Non-resident alien: 0.8%
Unknown race: 6.3%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $30,519
In-State tuition: $17,300Out-of-State tuition: $17,300
Estimated books and supplies: $600 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $11,900 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $2,500 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $5,200 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $2,500 (2022)
Average Family Income: $62,548 (2017)
Median Family Income: $43,829 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 50.5%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 69.9%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $26,000 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $276 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $18,589 |
| $30k-48k | $16,720 |
| $48k-75k | $17,559 |
| $75k-110k | $21,919 |
| $110k+ | $29,319 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 36%6-year graduation rate: 46%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 96.8% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $26,000 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $8,250 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $15,922 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $17,250 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 56.1% (2015) |
| @3 year | 66.3% (2017) |
| @5 year | 72.4% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 45.0% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 47.6% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $30,656 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $37,105 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other. | 10 | $21,301 ($1,775) | $32,054 ($2,671) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 14 | $39,399 ($3,283) | $43,812 ($3,651) | ||
| Associate's Degree | Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other. | 1 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 20 | $46,060 ($3,838) | |||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Special Education and Teaching. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Special Education and Teaching. | 6 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Hospitality Administration/Management. | 4 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Education, Other. | 7 | $36,463 ($3,039) | |||
| Associate's Degree | Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | 9 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 14 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Microbiological Sciences and Immunology. | 2 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Zoology/Animal Biology. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Zoology/Animal Biology. | 10 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 20 | $26,981 | $254 | $25,833 ($2,153) | $34,699 ($2,892) |
| Master's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | 17 | $27,000 | $276 | $24,721 ($2,060) | $34,498 ($2,875) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 21 | $28,500 | $276 | $29,587 ($2,466) | $38,297 ($3,191) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Social Sciences, Other. | 11 | $27,000 | $286 | $30,510 ($2,543) | $40,622 ($3,385) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 14 | $30,372 | $316 | $21,392 ($1,783) | $29,251 ($2,438) |
| Associate's Degree | Health/Medical Preparatory Programs. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health/Medical Preparatory Programs. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Public Health. | 5 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 44 | $29,780 | $276 | $34,985 ($2,915) | $40,863 ($3,405) |
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 12 | $27,949 | $276 | $37,812 ($3,151) | $47,118 ($3,927) |
| Master's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 10 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $59,760Full time faculty: 27%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 13.0
School's endowment start of year: $3,603,178 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $2,908,780 (2022)