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La Plume, PA
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Keystone College focuses on career-oriented liberal arts, offers 17 bachelor's degrees and 15 associate degrees, and enrolls a diverse student body. The College participates in Division III athletics, fielding 14 men's and women's teams. The Keystone Promise states that within six months after graduating and fulfilling the requirements of the Career Development Center, you will have received at least one job offer or be accepted into a transfer or graduate program. If not, they will provide additional courses and career counseling at no extra charge. The campus is located in La Plume, Pennsylvania, just north of Scranton.
Website: www.keystone.edu/
Private
Co-ed
(62.2%)
834 Women
834 Women
(37.8%)
506 Men
506 Men
84
Graduate
Students
Graduate
Students
Admission
- Entrance Difficulty
- Minimally difficult
- Overall Admission Rate
- Not reported
- Early Action Offered
- No
- Early Decision Offered
- No
- Regular Admission Deadline
- Rolling
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
- Average GPA
- 2.92
- SAT Math
- Not reported
- SAT EBRW
- Not reported
- ACT Composite
- Not reported
Money Matters
- Cost of Attendance
- $41,770
- Tuition and Fees
- $26,720
- Room and Board
- $11,900
- Average Percent of Need Met
- 70%
- Average Freshman Award
- $18,996
- Average Indebtedness of 2018 Graduates
- Not reported
Academics
- Academic Calendar System
- Semester
- General Education/Core Curriculum
- Required for most or all students
- Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
- 53
- Regular Class Size
- 2-9 students: 18% of classes
10-19 students: 47% of classes
20-29 students: 32% of classes
30-39 students: 3% of classes
40-49 students: 0% of classes
50-99 students: 1% of classes
Campus Life
- La Plume Population
- 4,494
- Nearest Metropolitan Area
-
- Freshman Housing Guarantee
- Freshmen are guaranteed housing
- Students in College Housing
- 35% of all students
- Athletic Conferences
- NCAA Division III
- Mascot
- K.C.
- Sororities
- Fraternities
Students
- Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
- 0.3% American Indian/Alaskan Native
1.1% Asian
9.3% Black/African-American
7.4% Hispanic/Latino
1.8% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
66.5% White
13.5% Unknown - International Students
- 0.1%
- First-Year Students Returning
- 62.3%
- Students Graduating Within 4 Years
- Not reported
- Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
- Not reported
- Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
- Not reported
Freshman Admission Requirements
Entrance Difficulty
Minimally Difficult: Most freshmen were not in the top 50% of their high school class and scored somewhat below 1010 on the SAT I or below 19 on the ACT; up to 95% of all applicants accepted.
High School Preparation
- High School Graduation
- High school diploma required and GED is accepted
- High School Program
- College preparatory program is recommended
High School Units Required or Recommended
| Subject | Required Units | Recommended Units |
|---|---|---|
| English | 4 | |
| Mathematics | 3 | |
| Science | 2 | 3 |
| Foreign Language | 2 | |
| Social Studies | 2 | |
| History | 2 | |
| Academic Electives | 4 |
Examinations
| Exam | Required Units | Scores Due in Admissions Office |
|---|---|---|
| SAT or ACT | Considered if submitted | June 1 |
| SAT Only | ||
| ACT Only | ||
| SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT | ||
| SAT Subject Tests Only | ||
| SAT Essay Component Policy | Not reported | |
| ACT Writing Test Policy | Accepted with or without writing component | |
| ACT Writing Test Policy | Not reported | |
Applying for Admission
Admissions Office
- Address
- One College Green
- City, State, Zip
- La Plume, PA 18440
- Phone
- (570) 945-8111
- Fax
- admissions@keystone.edu
Application Dates and Fees
- Regular Admisson Deadline
- Rolling
- Application Fee
- No fee required
- Application Fee Waiver
- Not reported
- Regular Admission Notification
- Rolling
- Accept Offer of Admission
- By May 1 or within 3 weeks if notified after May 1
- Waiting List Used
- No
- Defer Admission
- Student can defer admission
- Transfer Admission
- Transfer applications accepted
Early Admission
- Early Decision Offered
- No
- Early Decision Deadline
- Early Decision Notification
- Early Action Offered
- No
- Early Action Deadline
- Early Action Notification
Application Form
- Common Application
- Accepted
- Universal College Application
- Not accepted
- Electronic Application
- Available
Other Application Requirements
- Interview
- Not Required
- Essay or Personal Statement
- Required for all freshmen
- Letters of Recommendation
- Other
- Art portfolio for visual arts and art education recommended for some freshmen
- Financial Need
- Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process
Selection of Students
| Factor | Very Important | Important | Considered | Not Considered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rigor of Secondary School Record | X | |||
| Academic GPA | X | |||
| Standardized Tests | X | |||
| Class Rank | X | |||
| Recommendations | X | |||
| Essay | X | |||
| Interview | X | |||
| Level of Applicant's Interest | X | |||
| Extracurricular Activities | X | |||
| Volunteer Work | X | |||
| Particular Talent/Ability | X | |||
| Character/Personal Qualities | X | |||
| First Generation to Attend College | X | |||
| State Residency | X | |||
| Geographic Residence | X | |||
| Relation with Alumnus | X | |||
| Religious Affiliation/Commitment | X | |||
| Ethnicity | X | |||
| Work Experience | X |
Profile of Fall Admission
- Overall Admission Rate
- Not reported
- Women
- Not reported
- Men
- Not reported
- Students Enrolled
- Not reported
- Women
- 305 admitted students enrolled
- Men
- 212 admitted students enrolled
- Early Decision Admission Rate
- Early Action Admission Rate
- Students Offered Wait List
- Students Accepting Wait List Position
- Students Admitted From Wait List
Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale)
- Average GPA
- 2.92
- 3.75 and Above
- 7%
- 3.50 - 3.74
- 18%
- 3.25 - 3.49
- 11%
- 3.00 - 3.24
- 16%
- 2.50 - 2.99
- 29%
- 2.00 - 2.49
- 16%
SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
- SAT Math
- Not reported
- Score of 700 - 800
- Not reported
- Score of 600 - 700
- Not reported
- Score of 500 - 600
- Not reported
- Score of 400 - 500
- Not reported
- Score of 300 - 400
- Not reported
- Score of 200 - 300
- Not reported
- SAT EBRW
- Not reported
- Score of 700 - 800
- Not reported
- Score of 600 - 700
- Not reported
- Score of 500 - 600
- Not reported
- Score of 400 - 500
- Not reported
- Score of 300 - 400
- Not reported
- Score of 200 - 300
- Not reported
ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
- ACT Composite
- Not reported
- Score of 30 - 36
- 0%
- Score of 24 - 29
- Not reported
- Score of 18 - 23
- Not reported
- Score of 12 - 17
- Not reported
- Score of 6 - 11
- Not reported
- Score of 5 or Below
- 0%
Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
- High School Class Rank
- National Merit Scholar
- Not reported
- Valedictorian
- Not reported
- Class President
- Not reported
- Student Government Officer
- Not reported
Tuition and Expenses
- Cost of Attendance
- $41,770
- Tuition and Fees
- $26,720
- Room and Board
- $11,900
- Books and Supplies
- $200
- Other Expenses
- $2,950
- Payment Plans
Applying for Financial Aid
Financial Aid Office
- FinancialAid@Keystone.edu
- Web Site
- Financial Aid Web Site
- Net Price Calculator URL
- Net Price Calculator URL
Application Process
- Application Deadline
- Priority deadline April 1
Final deadline May 1 - Award Notification
- On a rolling basis beginning March 1
- Methodology for Awarding Institutional Aid
- Federal Methodology
| Forms Required | Cost to File |
|---|---|
| FAFSA Code is 003280 |
Free |
| State Aid Form |
Profile of 2018 - 19 Financial Aid
Freshman
- Financial Aid Applicants
- 290 (93.5%) of freshmen
- Found to Have Financial Need
- 265 (91.4%) of applicants
- Received Financial Aid
- 264 (99.6%) of applicants with financial need
- Need Fully Met
- 33 (12.5%) of aid recipients
- Average Percent of Need Met
- 70%
- Average Award
- $18,996
- Need-Based Gift
- Received by 264 (100.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $15,708
- Need-Based Self-Help
- Received by 234 (88.6%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,710
- Merit-Based Gift
- Received by 15 (5.7%) of aid recipients
- Merit-Based Gift
- 4 (1.3%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $1,051
All Undergraduates
- Financial Aid Applicants
- 1,182 (98.2%) of undergraduates
- Found to Have Financial Need
- 1,100 (93.1%) of applicants
- Received Financial Aid
- 1,094 (99.5%) of applicants with financial need
- Need Fully Met
- 123 (11.2%) of aid recipients
- Average Percent of Need Met
- 66%
- Average Award
- $17,679
- Need-Based Gift
- Received by 1,087 (99.4%) of aid recipients, average amount $13,989
- Need-Based Self-Help
- Received by 971 (88.8%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,258
- Merit-Based Gift
- Received by 72 (6.6%) of aid recipients
- Merit-Based Gift
- 10 (.8%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $1,467
Borrowing
- 2018 Graduates Who Took Out Loans
- Not reported
- Average Indebtedness of 2018 Graduates
- Not reported
- Parents of Students Receiving Aid
- Not reported
- Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid
- Not reported
Financial Aid Programs
Loans
- Federal Loans
- Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins loans
- State Loans
- Other Loans
- Alternative loans
Scholarships and Grants
- Need-Based Available
- Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships
- Non-Need–Based Available
- None
Non-Need Awards
- Academic Interest/Achievement Award Areas
- Agriculture, Computer Science, Health Fields
- Number of Awards
- Not reported
- Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
- Creative Arts/Performance Award Areas
- Not reported
- Number of Awards
- Not reported
- Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
- Special Achievements/Activities Award Areas
- Not reported
- Number of Awards
- Not reported
- Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
- Special Characteristics Award Areas
- Children and Siblings of Alumni, International Students, Siblings of Current Students
- Number of Awards
- Not reported
- Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
Employment
- Work-Study Programs
- Federal work study available, other work study available
- Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment
- Not reported
- Academic Calendar System
- Semester
- Summer Session
- Offered
- General Catalog/Bulletin
- Online Catalog
Undergraduate Education
Undergraduate Majors
- Most Popular Disciplines
- Business/marketing, Psychology, Homeland security, law enforcement, firefighting, and protective services
- Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs
- None
- Special Programs
- Cooperative work study program, Distance learning, Double major, English as a second language, Honors program, Independent study, Internships, Study abroad, Summer session
- Study Abroad
- Offered
- Online Degrees
- Not reported
Curriculum and Graduation Requirements
- General Education/Core Curriculum
- Required for most or all students
- Computer
- Students not required to own/lease a computer
- Foreign Language
- Not required
- Math/Science
- Required for all students
Faculty and Instruction
- Full-Time Faculty
- 53
- Part-Time Faculty
- 135
- Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree
- 14%
- Regular Class Size
- 2-9 students: 18% of classes
10-19 students: 47% of classes
20-29 students: 32% of classes
30-39 students: 3% of classes
40-49 students: 0% of classes
50-99 students: 1% of classes - Discussion Section/Lab Class Size
- 2-9 students: 13% of discussion sections/labs
10-19 students: 77% of discussion sections/labs
20-29 students: 10% of discussion sections/labs
Advanced Placement
- International Baccalaureate
- Accepted
- Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
- Accepted for placement and credit
- Sophomore Standing
- Available through AP examinations
Academic Resources
- Library Available on Campus
- Yes
- Holdings
- Computer Ownership
- Students not required to own/lease a computer
- Computers Available on Campus
- 100
- Internet/E-mail Access
- Not reported
Academic Support Services
- Remedial Instruction
- Offered
- Tutoring
- Available
- Services for Learning Disabled Students
- Available
- Services for Physically Disabled Students
- Wheelchair access
Graduate/Professional School Education
Master's Degrees Offered
Not reported
Master's Programs of Study
- Not reported
Doctoral Degrees Offered
Not reported
Doctoral Programs of Study
- Not reported
Location and Setting
- La Plume Population
- 4,494
- Nearest Metropolitan Area
- Campus Size
Weather
- Temperature
- 18.8 average low in January, 80 average high in September
- Rain
- 117 rainy days per year
Getting Around
- Campus Map
- Map
- Nearest Bus Station
- Nearest Train Station
Housing
- College Housing
- College offers housing to students
- Types of Housing
- Coed housing
- Students in College Housing
- 35% of all students
- Housing Requirements
- Freshmen are required to live on campus
- Freshman Housing Guarantee
- Freshmen are guaranteed housing
- Students Living Off Campus/Commuting
- 65%
- Off-Campus Housing Assistance
- Assistance in locating off-campus housing is available
Security
- 24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices
- Available
- 24-Hour Security Patrols
- Available
- Late-Night Transport/Escort Services
- Available
- Electronically Operated Housing Entrances
- Available
- Other
Personal Support Services
- Health Service
- Offered
- Personal Counseling
- Offered
- Child Care
- Offered
Sports and Recreation
Intercollegiate Athletics
- Athletic Conferences
- NCAA Division III
- Mascot
- K.C.
- School Colors
Intercollegiate Sports Offered
| Sports | Women | Men | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Offered | Scholarships | Offered | Scholarships | |
| Women's Sports | Offered | Scholarships |
|---|
| Mens's Sports | Offered | Scholarships |
|---|
- Women's Club Sports
- Men's Club Sports
Recreational Sports
- Intramural Sports
Student Activities
- Activities and Organizations
- choral groups, drama theatre, radio station, student newspaper
- Sororities
- Fraternities
- ROTC
- Army ROTC is offered off campus, Air Force ROTC offered off campus
Student Body
- Coeducational
- Yes
- All Undergraduates
- 1,340
- Women
- 834 (62.2%)
- Men
- 506 (37.8%)
- Full-Time Undergraduates
- 1,078
- Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
- 0.3% American Indian/Alaskan Native
1.1% Asian
9.3% Black/African-American
7.4% Hispanic/Latino
1.8% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
66.5% White
13.5% Unknown - International Students.
- 0.1%
- Average Age
- 24
- All Graduate Students
- 84
Undergraduate Retention and Graduation
- First-Year Students Returning
- 62.3%
- Students Graduating Within 4 Years
- Not reported
- Students Graduating Within 5 Years
- Not reported
- Students Graduating Within 6 Years
- 36.0%
After Graduation
- Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
- Not reported
- Average Starting Salary
- Not reported
- Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
- Not reported
- Disciplines Pursued
- Not reported
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