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Keystone College

Private nonprofit 4-year · La Plume, Pennsylvania · 771 undergradsTest-optional

Admission8 in 10 get in85% admitted, fall 2024
Average cost after grants$22,909a year · sticker $31,687
Graduation rate
38%
finish within 6 years
Earnings 10 years in$46,892median per year · debt $25,000
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Keystone College is a private nonprofit 4-year college in La Plume, Pennsylvania with 771 undergraduates. It admits 85% of applicants, costs an average of $22,909 a year after grants and graduates 38% of its students.

Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.

Keystone College acceptance rate and admissions

Keystone College admitted 85% of applicants for fall 2024. The median acceptance rate at 4-year colleges is 77%.

Test scores: Considered but not required (as reported for fall 2024 admission). That means you can apply without SAT or ACT scores. Check the admissions office for the current policy.

Keystone College application deadlines 2026-27

RoundDeadline
Rolling admissionApplications reviewed as they arrive

Application fee through the Common App: free for U.S. applicants. Confirm dates on Keystone College’s admissions page; see every college on the deadline calendar.

Source: Common App 2026-27 first-year deadlines, fees and requirements grid, updated Sep 25, 2026.

Keystone College tuition, cost and net price

Tuition and fees (2025-26)$18,670
On-campus housing and food (2025-26)$13,345
Total cost of attendance (2024-25)$31,687
Average net price after grants (2024-25)$22,909

Students who get federal aid pay an average of $22,909 a year after grants and scholarships, $8,778 less than the full cost of attendance.

What families pay, by income

Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students, by family income (2024-25):

$0 to $30,000$22,684
$30,001 to $48,000$25,585
$48,001 to $75,000$26,247
$75,001 to $110,000$27,881
Over $110,000$30,077

Your own price depends on your family's full situation. Run Keystone College's net price calculator for a personal estimate, or make a "what it costs us" card.

Keystone College graduation rate, earnings and debt

38%
finished within 6 years
57%
came back for year two
44%
get a Pell Grant
  • 38% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years (students who started in 2019).
  • Former students earned a median of $46,892 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
  • Students who completed left with a median of $25,000 in federal student loans.

Earnings compared

Keystone College$46,892
Pennsylvania median, private nonprofit 4-year$66,391
U.S. median, private nonprofit 4-year$59,582

Debt compared

Keystone College$25,000
Pennsylvania median$26,000
U.S. median$23,250

Median debt is 53% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.

Keystone College majors and what graduates earn

Keystone College awarded bachelor's degrees in 29 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from computer and information sciences ($63,148).

Computer and information sciences$63,148
Business administration$57,447
Accounting$54,695
Kinesiology and exercise science$52,747
Social Sciences, Other$46,452
Criminal justice$41,695
Clinical and counseling psychology$41,571
Fine and studio arts$27,094
All 29 majors at Keystone College
MajorGraduates (2023-24)Earnings 1 yr afterEarnings 4 yrs afterMedian debt
Computer and information sciences9n/a$63,148n/a
Business administration25$42,557$57,447$26,000
Accounting5n/a$54,695n/a
Kinesiology and exercise science27$31,716$52,747$26,000
Social Sciences, Other10n/a$46,452$27,000
Criminal justice15n/a$41,695$25,595
Clinical and counseling psychology17$35,477$41,571$26,000
Fine and studio arts0n/a$27,094n/a
Teacher education by grade level11n/an/an/a
Teaching Assistants/Aides7n/an/an/a
Hospitality management7n/an/an/a
Education, Other5n/an/an/a
Biology5n/an/an/a
Art and design, general5n/an/an/a
Special education4n/an/an/a
Zoology/Animal Biology4$31,112n/an/a
Environmental science3n/an/an/a
Computer science3n/an/an/a
Teacher education by subject3n/an/an/a
Security Science and Technology3n/an/an/a
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other2n/an/an/a
Ecology and evolutionary biology2n/an/an/a
Chemistry1n/an/an/a
Health professions, general1n/an/an/a
Public health1n/an/an/a
Microbiological Sciences and Immunology0n/an/an/a
Public administration0n/an/an/a
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs0n/an/an/a
Finance0n/an/an/a

Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.

Graduate programs at Keystone College

6 graduate programs awarded degrees recently. Largest first.

Show 6 graduate programs
ProgramDegreeGraduates (2023-24)Earnings 1 yr afterMedian debt
Business administrationMaster's16$62,821n/a
AccountingMaster's12n/an/a
Kinesiology and exercise scienceMaster's10n/an/a
Criminal justiceMaster's6n/an/a
Education leadershipMaster's4n/an/a
Health/Medical Preparatory ProgramsMaster's1n/an/a

Trade and career programs at Keystone College

Certificate and associate programs in the trades we track. One-year earnings are for graduates of 2020-21 and 2021-22, four-year earnings for graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, both in 2024 dollars.

ProgramCredentialGraduates (2023-24)Earnings 1 yr afterEarnings 4 yrs afterMedian debt
Medical billing and codingCertificate0n/an/an/a

Students and location

  • 771 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
  • 53% women, 47% men
  • 12 students for every faculty member
  • Setting: large suburb
  • Accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
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Frequently asked questions

What is the acceptance rate at Keystone College?

Keystone College admitted 85% of applicants for fall 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

How much does Keystone College cost?

Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $18,670. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $22,909 a year in 2024-25.

Is Keystone College test-optional?

For fall 2024 admission, Keystone College reported that test scores were: considered but not required. Policies change, so confirm with the admissions office.

What is the graduation rate at Keystone College?

38% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years.

How much do Keystone College graduates make?

Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $46,892 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.

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