Former name | Keene Normal School (1909–1939) Keene Teachers College (1939–1963)[1] |
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Motto | Enter to learn; go forth to serve |
Type | Public liberal arts college |
Established | 1909 |
Parent institution | University System of New Hampshire |
Affiliation | Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges |
President | Melinda Treadwell |
Provost | James Beeby |
Students | 3,104 (Fall 2021)[2] |
Undergraduates | 2,968 (Fall 2021)[2] |
Postgraduates | 136 (Fall 2021)[2] |
Location | , , United States 42°55′40″N 72°16′43″W / 42.92778°N 72.27861°W |
Campus | Urban/Rural, 170 acres (69 ha) |
Colors | Red and White |
Nickname | Owls |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division III Little East Conference |
Mascot | Hootie the Owl |
Website | www |
Keene State College is a public liberal arts college in Keene, New Hampshire. It is part of the University System of New Hampshire. Founded in 1909 as a teacher's college (originally, Keene Normal School; later, Keene Teachers College), Keene State College had 3,104 students enrolled for credit as of fall 2021.