There is a public university in Keene, NH called Keene State College. It was in 1909 when the Keene State College was founded. Keene State College believes in imparting education and contributing to society by focusing on innovation, research, education, and commitment. The motto of the university is Enter to learn; go forth to serve and its official colors are red and white. Out of total 5,443 students enrolled at KSC, 3,378 belong to undergraduate courses while 124 are postgraduate students. The school has an academic staff of 418 who teach various courses to the students. Interestingly, Keene State College has an ethnically diverse student population. At KSC around 82% are white, 8% belong to an unknown race or ethnicity, and 4% belong to Hispanic ethnicity. And, at the university, around 95% of the students are 24 and under. When it comes to gender distribution at the varsity, around 54% of the students are females and 46% are males. The college has produced several achievers in its 111 years of existence and some of the notable alumni are Ernest Hebert, Molly Kelly, Robert A. Baines, and David Lozeau. The university boasts of a decent sports infrastructure. It also encourages its students to participate in athletics, as it helps in building character. At KSC, 153 undergraduate and graduate-level programs, including both residential and online, are offered to the students. The university also has a long list of accreditations. It has been accredited by ACEND (Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics), ACS American Chemical Society, CAATE (Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education), and CAEP (Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation).
