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Keystone College

#1603 in US ranking La Plume, PA
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$31,687
Tuition & fees
$18,670
Avg. aid
$7,003
Receiving aid
91%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
85%
Avg. SAT
1045

Outcomes

Graduation rate
36%
Median salary
$36,946
1 yr after graduation

What does Keystone College offer in terms of athletics?

Keystone College's athletic teams have been known as the Giants, with historical intercollegiate offerings that included basketball, baseball, softball, soccer, field hockey, lacrosse, football, volleyball, cross-country, track and field, and wrestling. Historical team lists do not verify which squads are recruiting or competing now.

Prospective athletes should confirm the current varsity schedule, governing athletic association, conference membership, and team status directly before making an enrollment decision. Varsity participation also differs from club sports, intramurals, and general fitness opportunities; the existence of one does not establish the availability of the others.

What student groups and Associations are available at Keystone College?

Keystone College has reported student participation opportunities in campus media and the performing arts, including a student newspaper, student-run radio, theater, and choral groups. Whether each organization is active in a given term depends on current staffing and student participation.

For a prospective student, the practical distinction is between a recognized student organization, a course or production that students may join, and an institution-run service. An up-to-date student-activities directory can clarify meeting schedules, membership requirements, and whether new groups can seek recognition.

Who studies at Keystone College?

Keystone College reported 952 enrolled students in the institutional figures supplied for this profile. Its reported entering population included 180 first-time degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates and 76 transfer-in students. These figures are a dated enrollment snapshot, not a live headcount.

In the reported geographic breakdown, 57% of students were Pennsylvania residents and 41% came from other U.S. states; about 2% came from foreign countries. That mix suggests that the student population was not exclusively local, though it says little about any individual student's experience.

The reported student-to-faculty ratio was 10 to 1. A ratio is an institution-wide calculation, not a promise about class size, course availability, or access to a particular professor. Applicants considering a specialized major should look at its actual course schedule and advising arrangements.

How does student life look like at Keystone College?

Student life at Keystone College has combined a residential campus with a substantial commuting population. Reported figures indicate that 39% of students lived on campus and 61% commuted, a distinction that can affect when students are available for activities and how they use campus spaces.

Everyday experience will depend on the current class schedule and the services operating during a student's term. Commuters may want to ask about places to study between classes and the timing of activities; residential students may prioritize evening programming and access to services outside classroom hours. Those practical details are more informative than an older general description of campus atmosphere.

What libraries are available to students at Keystone College?

Keystone College's library resources should be evaluated through its current library services, not a historical count of library buildings. For research-heavy coursework, access to databases, journals, books, study space, and help with citations matters more than the number of facilities recorded in a statistical return.

Students should establish which collections and research-assistance services remain available, whether electronic resources can be used off campus, and how to request materials the college does not hold. Current hours and borrowing arrangements are especially relevant to commuters and students taking evening or online courses.

Keystone College Student Life for 2027

Total enrollment

952

Full Time Degree Seeking Freshmen

117

Member of Athletic Associations

NCAA

Total staff

28 full time, 74 part time

Veterans affair office

No

Keystone College Student Body

Undergraduate vs. graduate students

Undergraduate: 894
Graduate: 58

Full-time vs. part-time students

Full-time: 665
Part-time: 287

Full-time degree-seeking students by gender

Women: 51
Men: 66

Students by race/ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino: 40
Black or African American: 127
White: 363
American Indian or Alaska Native: 5
Asian: 5
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 2
Two or more races: 27
Unknown: 22

Data last updated on November 2, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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