- Keystone College is a fully accredited, independent, private college committed to helping all students attain their full potential. To achieve this goal, Keystone provides excellent instruction, close student-faculty relationships, personal attention, and individualized support services.
School Highlights
Keystone College serves 650 students (62% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the state community college average of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 50%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 650 students
- In-state tuition: $34,000
- Out-state tuition: $34,000
- Acceptance Rate: 79%
- Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
- Minority enrollment: 27%
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Keystone College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
School Resources
Programs offered
School Overview
The teacher population of 215 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Keystone College
(PA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional
Institution Level
4 or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Private not-for-profit
Year Founded
1868
Campus Size
276 acres
Total Faculty
215 staff
28 staff
Number of Programs Offered
40
14
School Calendar
School Motto
Believe, Belong, Become
AccreditationAccred.
Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)
Student Body
The student population of Keystone College has declined by 53% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 3:1 has decreased from 6:1 over five years.
The Keystone College diversity score of 0.44 is less than the state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has declined by 5% over five years.
Total Enrollment
650 students
382 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
22:1
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Full-Time Students
400 students
294 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Students
250 students
88 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Enrollment Undergraduate
650 students
370 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
650 students
292 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Full-Time Graduate Students
19 students
14 students
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
8%
12%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
9%
15%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% White
73%
50%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Unknown races
9%
14%
Diversity Score
0.44
0.69
Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
43%
36%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$33,700
$36,700
Tuition & Financial Aid
The public in-state tuition of $34,000 is more than the state average of $11,161. The in-state tuition has grown by 27% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $34,000 is more than the state average of $16,403. The out-state tuition has grown by 27% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$34,000
$11,161
Out-State Tuition Fees
$34,000
$16,403
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Tuition Notes
Tuition, fees, and room and board included in the total costs. Tuition itself is $16500.
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
89%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Graduates
$25,990
$13,310
Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,500
$6,297
Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Acceptance Rate
79%
82%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
SAT Total Avg.
1,415
1,394
SAT Reading
475
470
SAT Math
510
489
SAT Writing
430
435
ACT Total Avg.
71
61
ACT Composite
24
20
ACT English
25
20
ACT Math
22
21
Sports
Total Sports Offered
12 sports
Sports
BaseballBasketball
CheeringCross Country
FencingField Hockey
FootballSoccer
SoftballTrack and Field
VolleyballWrestling
School Mascot
Kc
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
10 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Bee KeepingBlack Student Union
Environmental ClubFencing
Fishing ClubOutdoors Club
Arts and Music Programs:
Choral groupsGlass Blowing
Performance MusicPottery
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- Keystone Academy was originally chartered by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in 1868, with instruction beginning the following year in the local Baptist church in Factoryville. In 1870, ground was broken on the current site for the Academy's first building, Harris Hall, named after John Howard Harris, first president of Keystone. Harris Hall continues to serve Keystone College today. For over 65 years, the Academy served the secondary educational needs of the region admirably. Keystone Academy was rechartered as Scranton-Keystone Junior College in 1934. Ten years later, the name of the College was shortened to Keystone Junior College, and in 1995 to its present form, Keystone College. Today, with its career-oriented liberal arts in place, Keystone College is a leader in education. In 2000, the College awarded its first baccalaureate degree and announced the receipt of its first million dollar gift. January 2001 marked the opening of the College's newest residence hall, Keystone Commons, the first new residence hall built on campus since Moffat Hall in 1970. Currently, the College offers 13 bachelor's degrees, 20 associate degrees and enrolls a diverse student body from throughout the U.S. and more than 14 countries. The College also participates in Division III athletics, fielding 14 men's and women's teams. Keystone offers bachelor of science degrees in accounting, biological science, business, criminal justice administration, early childhood education, elementary education, environmental resource management, forensic biology, human resource management, information technology, sport and recreation management, and teaching, and bachelor of arts degrees in communication arts and humanities, and visual art. The college is accreditation by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools.
Profile last updated: 01/13/2026
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Keystone College cost?
Keystone College's tuition is approximately $34,000 for In-State students and $34,000 for Out-State students.
What is the acceptance rate of Keystone College?
The acceptance rate of Keystone College is 79%, which is lower than the state average of 82%.
What sports does Keystone College offer?
Keystone College offers 12 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Fencing, Field Hockey, Football, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field, Volleyball and Wrestling.
What is Keystone College's ranking?
Keystone College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Pennsylvania for: Percent of students receiving financial aid and Most Programs Offered.
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