Keene State College is a public liberal arts college in Keene, New Hampshire, founded in 1909. It is a small residential campus of roughly 2,700 undergraduates, with first-year halls organized around living and learning communities. First-year residents move in on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026, followed by Hootie's Welcome Days programming.
Enrollment
2,699
Total Students
Freshman Class
—
Not available
Move-In Dates
Aug 27, 2026
Fall 2026 (completed)
Acceptance Rate
90%
Most recent cycle
Move-In
Fall 2026 Move-In Details
First-year residential students move in on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026, and Hootie's Welcome Days programming runs through Saturday, Aug. 29. Transfer and readmitted students living on campus move in Sunday, Aug. 30, and may ask to move in Aug. 27 but must attend Welcome Days. Specific times and instructions are sent closer to the start of the year.
Check your assignment in the housing portal for your specific date and time.
Move-in day tips
- Arrive during your assigned move-in window - arriving early may mean waiting until your time slot.
- Bring a rolling cart or hand truck - campus carts can run out quickly during busy move-in periods.
- Have a parking backup plan - spaces near residence halls can fill up quickly, so know where you can unload if your preferred area is full.
- Watch the loading-zone time limit - many campuses require you to move your vehicle to longer-term parking after unloading.
Housing & Dorms
Huntress Hall
Monadnock Hall
First-year hall · Coed
First-year onlyRandall Hall
First-year hall · Coed
First-year only
Orientation
Hootie's Welcome Days
All new students are required to attend one orientation session.
August 28 - August 29, 2026
Orientation tips
- Register as early as your class allows - popular session dates fill up first.
- Bring a parent/guardian if separate family programming is offered.
- Check whether placement testing or advising sign-ups happen the same day.
Costs
Room & Board
$15,386
Estimated / Year
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Dates last checked October 2026.