C
Average
Score: 49/100
Overall (traditional)
F
Outcome Rating
29/100 · earnings-weighted

Keystone College

4-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 La Plume, Pennsylvania 18440
Keystone College campus, La Plume, PA
Keystone College campus, La Plume, PA. Photo: Keystone College, Public domain via Wikimedia Commons.
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Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (C+) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 41%
Outcomes
C+
59/100
Affordability
F
34/100
Resources
C+
56/100
Experience
B+
75/100
Prestige
F
25/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

1,051
Total Enrollment
41%
Graduation Rate
61%
Retention Rate
12.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
80%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Keystone College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$44,976
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$36,653
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$26,000
Median debt at graduation
35.9%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
41.8%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 58% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 16th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (PA wage index 0.97). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Keystone College

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Computer and Information Sciences—$63,148-32%#424 of 459#428—
Business Administration, Management and Operations$42,342$57,447-16%#882 of 1176#901$26,050
Accounting and Related Services$42,863$54,695-28%#762 of 796#771$26,013
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness$21,026$52,747-3%#326 of 610#335$24,000
Social Sciences$35,568$46,452-18%#28 of 35#29$27,000
Criminal Justice and Corrections$33,645$41,695-25%#640 of 660#642$26,000
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology$25,974$41,571-18%#53 of 59#54$26,000
Fine and Studio Arts$16,392$27,094-35%#418 of 423#417$29,819

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $15,350 $15,350
Room $6,000
Board $6,200
Total Cost (On-Campus) $33,350 $33,350

Financial Aid

100%
Receive Any Aid
60%
Receive Pell Grants
92%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Student Demographics

1,051
Total Students
53%
Women
75%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 65%
Hispanic 8%
Black 13%
Asian 1%
Two or More 3%
Non-Resident 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 45%
Hybrid (Some Online) 38%
Fully Online 17%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 75%
25-64 (Adult) 24%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Keystone College?
Keystone College has an acceptance rate of 80%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend Keystone College?
Tuition at Keystone College is $15,350 for in-state students and $15,350 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at Keystone College?
The graduation rate at Keystone College is 41%. This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.
Is Keystone College a good school?
Keystone College has a Repit College Score of 49/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (C+): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (B+): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Keystone College?
Keystone College has a total enrollment of 1,051 students. Most students (75%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology