Keene, NH · Clery Act 2023 · Public

Keene State College

According to the U.S. Department of Education's Clery Act filings, this profile covers campus safety, crime statistics, fire-safety data, and peer comparison for this 2,846-student campus.

4.22
Incidents / 1k students
#2,490
Rank of 3,050
#16
NH rank
2,846
Enrolled students

Data updated June 2026

The verdict

Keene State College reports 4.22 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,490 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 83% of ranked campuses its size.

4.22
incidents / 1,000 students
#2,490
of 3,050 ranked nationally
83%
report fewer incidents than this campus
8
on-campus incidents, 2023

Safety score = reported on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is safer).

Reporting-period change

What changed in 2023

+4 reported incidents

Keene State College increased from 4 to 8 reported on-campus incidents between the 2022 and 2023 reporting years in the U.S. Department of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey.

This is a change in reported incidents, not a measure of individual safety. Enrollment, reporting practice, and category coverage can affect the count.

See national reporting-year changes

Keene State College is a Public institution located in Keene, NH, enrolling approximately 2,846 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 22 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within NH, it ranks #16 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →

With 2,846 enrolled students, this campus sits in the small college bracket, which shapes how raw incident counts should be interpreted.

The most frequently reported category at Keene State College is "Rape" with 11 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in NH averaging 2.81 incidents per 1,000 students, Keene State College reports 50% more incidents per student.

Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 1 total fire. Arrests and disciplinary actions span 18 category-year records, covering liquor law violations, drug law violations, and weapons possession on-campus. No Department of Education Clery Act enforcement actions are recorded against this institution.

Safety Score

4.22 /1K students

incidents per 1,000 enrolled

National Rank

#2490

See peer comparison

State Rank (NH)

#16

within state peers

Incidents (2023)

8

across 11 crime categories

Where Keene State College sits among ranked U.S. campuses

On-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 students, every ranked campus with 2,000+ students

4 safer than 17% of 1,807 ranked campuses

0–1: 874 ranked campuses (48%). Below this entry. 1–2: 281 ranked campuses (16%). Below this entry. 2–3: 186 ranked campuses (10%). Below this entry. 3–4: 135 ranked campuses (7%). Below this entry. 4–5: 84 ranked campuses (5%). This entry sits in this band. 5–6: 71 ranked campuses (4%). Above this entry. 6–7: 36 ranked campuses (2%). Above this entry. 7–8: 37 ranked campuses (2%). Above this entry. 8–9: 103 ranked campuses (6%). Above this entry. This campus 0 9 every ranked campus, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Education, Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act) · 2023

Safety percentile vs. peers

Keene State College percentile rank 18.4%
National median

Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2490 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.

Reporting density vs peer median

Keene State College reports 50% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.

Academic & Financial Profile

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition
$14,784
Out-of-State Tuition
$26,840
Avg Net Price
$17,887
Median Debt
$25,749
Pell Grant Recipients
26%
How does this cost rank in NH? →

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
90%
ACT Average
25

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate
59%
Retention Rate
79%
Median Earnings (6yr)
$46,649
Median Earnings (10yr)
$54,368
Loan Repayment (3yr)
81%

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.

Crime Statistics by Year

11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus only

Keene State College: on-campus incidents by year

Declining 20% (10 → 8 incidents)

24681012 202120222023 10 8 ▼ -20.0%
Crime Type 202320222021
Aggravated Assault 110
Arson 000
Burglary 100
Fondling 413
Incest 000
Motor Vehicle Theft 000
Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter 000
Negligent Manslaughter 000
Rape 227
Robbery 000
Statutory Rape 000

Source: US Dept US Dept of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey. Figures show on-campus incidents

Fire Safety

Year Fires Inj. Deaths Cat I Cat II
2023 1 0 0 0 0

Arrests & Disciplinary Actions

18 category-year records
Disposition26%47%27%ArrestsDisciplinary referralsNo action
18 reported records
Category Year Arrests Discipline
Drugs 2023 0 0
Drugs 2023 0 107
Liquor 2023 0 0
Liquor 2023 5 328
Weapons 2023 0 0
Weapons 2023 0 0
Drugs 2022 0 0
Drugs 2022 4 84
Liquor 2022 0 0
Liquor 2022 9 313
Weapons 2022 0 0
Weapons 2022 0 0
Drugs 2021 0 0
Drugs 2021 0 153
Liquor 2021 0 0
Liquor 2021 9 391
Weapons 2021 0 0
Weapons 2021 0 1

Keene State College vs peer institutions

Side-by-side safety scores for 3 peers of similar enrollment

Scores are incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is fewer).

Selected

NH

Keene State College

4.22 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#2,490
Enrollment
2,846
Data year
2023

AL

Tuskegee University

1.05 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#1,617
Enrollment
2,846
Data year
2023

IN

Valparaiso University

1.76 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#1,908
Enrollment
2,846
Data year
2023

Similar Institutions

Tuskegee University
Tuskegee, AL · 2,846 enrolled
Safety Score 1.05
Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, IN · 2,846 enrolled
Safety Score 1.76
University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Princess Anne, MD · 2,844 enrolled
Safety Score 7.74
Regis College
Weston, MA · 2,842 enrolled
Safety Score 1.41
Marywood University
Scranton, PA · 2,850 enrolled
Safety Score 2.11

Closest by National Rank

Institutions ranked nearest Keene State College nationally (rank #2490), regardless of size or state.

Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA
National Rank #2489
Millikin University
Decatur, IL
National Rank #2491
University of Vermont
Burlington, VT
National Rank #2488
Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX
National Rank #2492
Culinary Institute of America
Hyde Park, NY
National Rank #2487

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Keene State College safe?
Keene State College has a safety score of 4.22 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,490 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Keene State College?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Keene State College compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in NH.
Does Keene State College have fire safety data?
Yes. Keene State College reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. 1 fire was reported in the most recent year.

Understanding Keene State College's Safety Profile

Keene State College in Keene, NH enrolls 2,846 students and has a safety score of 4.22 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2490 nationally.

Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents increased from 4 in 2022 to 8 in 2023.

Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. 1 fire was reported in the most recent year.

What this means for you

Keene State College's 4.22 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.

Figures reflect the 2023 Clery Act reporting year as filed with the U.S. Department of Education.

Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education, OPE Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act). See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainCampus Editorial

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