Keene State College

What Keene State College does

Keene State College is a public liberal arts college and constituent institution of the University System of New Hampshire (USNH), located in Keene, New Hampshire, with origins as Keene Normal School in 1889. It serves prospective undergraduate, graduate, transfer, international, and continuing-education students through 40+ areas of study, plus workforce clients via the Region 1 OSHA Training Institute Education Center of New England and the WorkWISE NH small-business consultation program. The college operates a residential campus with on-campus housing tiers ranging from $4,520 to $5,780 per semester and an integrated wellness center, athletics program (Keene Owls), and global education office supporting study abroad and National Student Exchange partnerships. Technology infrastructure is conventional higher-ed IT: Canvas LMS, Ellucian cloud SIS, Microsoft 365, the Student Navigate App, and the Enterprise Technology & Services portal — no AI/ML capabilities are disclosed. Revenue is generated through tuition and fees (subscription recurring), semester-based on-campus housing, non-credit continuing education courses at $124 per six-week course, OSHA training programs (professional services), alumni center facility rentals (transaction fees), and licensing/merchandise. Go-to-market is sales-led admissions via regional counselors, college fairs, and the New Hampshire Transfer Guarantee Program for community-college transfers, complemented by self-serve non-credit online enrollment through the ed2go platform. The institution is governed by the USNH Board of Trustees; Donald L. Birx, PhD serves as interim president (since October 2025) concurrently with Plymouth State University, with Provost Kirsti Sandy and EVP of Finance and Administration Nathalie Houder designated for day-to-day operations. Notable strategic signals include the inaugural 2026 graduating class of the Precision Optics Certificate Program, a fundraising campaign that exceeded its $20M goal by 140% with 6,000+ donors, and a 2025 decision to host Granite Valley Preparatory public charter school on campus in lieu of a planned Antioch University co-location.

Name

Keene State College

Legal name

Keene State College

Website

https://keene.edu

Company type

Public

Founded year

1889

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Keene State College is a USNH public liberal arts college in Keene, NH, serving ~3,000+ undergraduate, graduate, transfer, international, and continuing-education students across 40+ areas of study, with on-campus housing, workforce OSHA training across New England, and a 44,000-alumni network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Research Universities with Comprehensive Graduate & Professional Schools (EDAHAAAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Workforce Development & Continuing Education Divisions (Noncredit) (EDAHADAG), College & Career Transition Services (Bridge Programs, Dual Enrollment Pathways) (EDAAABAK)

Keywords

• Higher education
• Liberal arts college
• Continuing education
• Workforce training
• Student housing

Headquarters

HQ city

Keene

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Revenue from undergraduate and graduate tuition, including the Accelerated High School Program offering courses at reduced rates for high school juniors and seniors
2. On-Campus Housing: Semester-based housing fees ranging from $4,520 (standard doubles) to $5,780 (Pondside 2 Apartments), billed per semester or annual rate
3. Continuing Education and Extended Learning: Revenue from non-credit courses ($124 per six-week course), certificate programs, microcredentials, educator professional development, and career/workforce development programs
4. OSHA Training Programs: OSHA Education Center partnership offering safety and health training programs, including outreach training, standards courses, and professional certifications through the Region 1 OSHA Training Institute Education Center
5. Alumni Center Facility Rentals: Rental revenue from Norma Walker Hall, conference rooms, and facility usage fees for both internal college events and external organizations
6. Licensing and Merchandise: KSC license plate decals sold for $55+ donation to the Keene State Promise Scholarship Fund, along with bookstore merchandise sales

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Keene State College delivers undergraduate and graduate degree programs across 40+ areas of study, supplemented by on-campus residential housing, continuing education microcredentials, certificate programs (including the Precision Optics Certificate Program), and serves as the host of the Region 1 OSHA Training Institute Education Center for New England. The college also rents its Alumni Center facilities and operates an integrated Wellness Center, study abroad programs, and alumni services for nearly 44,000 living graduates.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Undergraduate Programs Full-time undergraduate degree programs across 40+ areas of study including liberal arts, sciences, nursing, education, business, and safety/health fields, with small class sizes, financial aid eligibility, and on-campus residential options for traditional first-year students.
• Graduate Programs Graduate-level degree and certificate programs including master's degrees, post-master's certifications, and Educational Leadership programs (with Principal certification) developed in collaboration with a consortium of regional school districts in southwestern New Hampshire.
• On-Campus Housing Residential housing options for enrolled students across multiple halls (Carle, Commons, Huntress, Holloway, Fiske, Pondside 1/2/3, Butler, Owls Nests), with tiered pricing from standard doubles ($4,520/semester) to apartment-style housing ($5,780/semester).
• Continuing Education and Extended Learning Non-credit six-week online courses ($124 per course) via ed2go platform, certificate programs, microcredentials, educator professional development, and career/workforce development programs for lifelong learners and working professionals.
• OSHA Training Programs OSHA-authorized occupational safety and health training including outreach training, standards courses, and professional certifications delivered across New England, plus free confidential consultation services (WorkWISE NH) for New Hampshire small businesses with 250 or fewer employees.
• Precision Optics Certificate Program Certificate program in Precision Optics designed for career changers, with the inaugural graduating class consisting of seven students in 2026.
• Alumni Center Facility Rentals Rental of the Alumni Center facility including Norma Walker Hall and conference rooms for both internal college events and external organizations, generating facility usage fee revenue.
• Wellness Center Services Integrated physical and mental health services, counseling services, and health education for enrolled students, delivered through the Wellness Center using a Medicat patient portal system.
• Study Abroad and Exchange Programs Study abroad and exchange programs including international partnerships and the National Student Exchange, enabling students to study at partner institutions domestically and abroad for intercultural learning experiences.
• Official Transcript Services Official academic transcript ordering service for current students and alumni at $12 for paper transcripts and $8 for electronic transcripts, delivered through a partnership with the National Student Clearinghouse.
• Cheshire Academy for Lifelong Learning (CALL) Non-residential classes for seniors offered on campus in fall, spring, and January mini-sessions through the CALL program, affiliated with Road Scholar via the Institute Network.
• KSC License Plate Decals KSC-branded license plate decals (front and back plates) sold at $55+ as a 100% tax-deductible donation supporting the Keene State Promise Scholarship Fund, alongside bookstore merchandise sales.

Quantifiable outcome

• 89% graduate student success rate (2024 First Destination Survey)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKeene State College hosts Region 1 OSHA Training Institute Education Center of New England. The college is authorized by OSHA to deliver occupational safety and health training across New Hampshire, Maine, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island through authorized instructors delivering OSHA Outreach Training Program, standards courses, and technical training programs.
• National Student ExchangecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExchange student program allowing domestic and international exchange opportunities for students to study at partner institutions within the United States, providing intercultural learning experiences and expanding student options.
• International Partner InstitutionsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational exchange partnerships with institutions abroad enabling study abroad experiences for Keene State students and welcoming international students to campus.
• National Student ClearinghousecoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership for managing official transcript ordering. Current students and alumni can order electronic or paper transcripts through the NSC website. Electronic transcripts are often fulfilled within an hour; paper transcripts processed within 24-48 hours.
• Road Scholar (formerly Elderhostel)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCALL (Cheshire Academy for Lifelong Learning) is affiliated through the Institute Network with the internationally known Road Scholar program. Keene State College was one of the original five schools to host Elderhostel at its founding in the early 1970s.
• Regional School Districts ConsortiumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with consortium of school districts in southwestern New Hampshire to support teacher and principal leadership development. Includes regionally accredited Master's and Post-Master's Educational Leadership programs leading to Principal certification, with partner districts supporting program participants.
• Southwest Education LeadersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegular meetings coordinated and hosted by SW Center for educational leaders (principals and student services directors) in southwestern New Hampshire for professional development and collaboration.
• New Hampshire Community CollegescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNew Hampshire Transfer Guarantee Program ensures seamless transfer pathway from community colleges to Keene State College with guaranteed admission and credit transfer.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• University of New Hampshire: Flagship public university of the same USNH system; overlaps on undergraduate programs and New Hampshire recruitment, but offers substantially broader research and graduate portfolio.
• University of Vermont: Larger New England public university competing for in-region applicants; useful comparable for tuition, financial-aid, and outcome benchmarks against which Keene State positions itself.

Direct peers

• Plymouth State University: Sister public institution under the University System of New Hampshire; shares the same interim president and comparable four-year public liberal-arts mission and regional recruitment footprint.
• Franklin Pierce University: Regional New Hampshire private university with comparable four-year liberal arts and professional programs targeting similar New England prospective students.
• Antioch University New England: Keene-based graduate institution that was in active discussions to co-locate on Keene State's campus; directly comparable in geography, audience, and applied/graduate program mix.
• Castleton University: Small Vermont public university with a similar liberal-arts and professional-program mix competing for the same New England undergraduate pool and ranked in the same US News regional-college tier.
• Rivier University: Small New Hampshire private university with liberal arts, nursing, and education programs competing for the same regional undergraduate pool as Keene State.

Regional players

• Nashua Community College: Another NH community college in the Transfer Guarantee network; relevant peer for transfer-pipeline economics and associate-degree-to-baccalaureate flow.
• Manchester Community College (NH): New Hampshire community college participating in the NH Transfer Guarantee Program that feeds Keene State; comparable as a transfer-pathway partner and source of associate-degree completers.
• Mount Wachusett Community College: Massachusetts community college and key feed into the NH Transfer Guarantee-style articulation pathways; relevant as a transfer-funnel comparable rather than direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ksc_web
• Facebookfacebook.com/78806409447
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/keene-state-college
• Instagraminstagram.com/keenestatecollege

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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