“I recommend KSC because of the atmosphere, the opportunities, and the educational programs. No matter what you are into, whether it is comic books, sports, theater, music, or religion, at Keene State you can explore that interest and meet new people.”
– Catie Marie Bisson 2010 , Music Education
In the Heart of New England
We’re not in a large metropolitan area, but Keene has movies, restaurants, good shopping, and a great sense of community – and it sits in one of the most beautiful spots in New England.
Nestled in the Ashuelot River valley and bordered by low hills, Keene looks east toward Mount Monadnock, the defining geographic feature of the region.
Keene State College is located on Main Street, just a few minutes by foot from Keene’s lively downtown, with its shops, offices, restaurants, and historic square at the head of Main Street.
Keene is located:
- 1 hour from Concord, N.H.
- 2 hours from Hartford, Conn., or Boston, Mass.
- 2 1⁄2 hours from Albany, N.Y.
- 3 hours from Portland, Maine, or Burlington, Vt.
- 4 hours from New York City and Montreal
