Established1868 PresidentDr. David Coppola Undergraduate tuition and fees21,900 USD (2015) Total enrollment1,760 (2010) ColorsBlue, Orange
Endowment$8 million Acceptance rate92% (2014) MascotKC Phone+1 570-945-8000
MottoProgress Through Effort TypePrivate, 4-year, Co-Educational LocationLa Plume and Factoryville, Pennsylvania, U.S. Address1 College Rd, La Plume, PA 18440, USA Notable alumniKate Micucci, Suzanne Fisher Staples, Sandra Major, Tina Pickett, Keith J Gillespie SimilarMarywood University, King's College, Clarks Summit University, Misericordia University, University of Scranton Profiles FacebookTwitter
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Keystone College is a private comprehensive college located in Northeastern Pennsylvania. The College's official mailing address is La Plume, Pennsylvania in Lackawanna County; however, much of the campus is in Factoryville, Pennsylvania in Wyoming County. The school was founded in 1868.
Enrolling approximately 1,400 students, Keystone offers more than 40 undergraduate and graduate degree options in liberal arts and science-based programs in business, communications, education, fine arts, science, environmental resource management, geology, and social sciences. The school is well-regarded for the personalized attention given to students and its small class sizes. Keystone College is located about 15 miles (18 km) from Scranton, 110 miles (175 km) from New York City and 115 miles (185 km) from Philadelphia.
Keystone college a great place to learn a great place to live
History
Keystone Academy was founded in 1868 by Dr. John Howard Harris. The Academy was originally chartered by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in 1868, with instruction beginning the following year in the local Baptist church in Factoryville. At the time it was chartered, Keystone Academy was the only high school between Binghamton, New York and Scranton, Pennsylvania. In 1934, Keystone Academy was rechartered as Scranton-Keystone Junior College. In 1944, the name of the College was shortened to Keystone Junior College. The current name Keystone College was adopted in 1995. In 1998, the College received formal approval from the Pennsylvania Department of Education to offer baccalaureate degree programs. In 2014, Keystone received approval to offer master's degrees.
Presidents of the College
David Coppola 2013–present
Dr. Edward G. Boehm, Jr. 1995–2013
Charles F. Kennedy 1994–1995
Dr. Robert E. Mooney, Jr. 1987–1994
Margaretta Belin Chamberlin 1985–1987
Dr. Louis V. Wilcox, Jr. 1983–1985
John B. Hibbard 1975–1983
Dr. Harry K. Miller 1960–1975
Dr. Blake Tewksbury 1945–1960
Byron S. Hollinshead 1934–1945
Chairperson of the Board of Trustees
Robert Swartley: 2016-present
Susan Belin: 2014-2016
Thomas G. Spiecher '72: 2012–2014
Harry Dowling '69: 2010–2012
William Bender: 2008–2010
Diane Paparo '76: 2006–2008
David L. Tressler: 2004–2006
Campus
Keystone's scenic 276-acre (1.1 km²) campus, located at the gateway to the Endless Mountains of Northeastern Pennsylvania, features hiking trails and a freshwater stream. The campus is 15 miles northwest of Scranton, on U.S. Routes 6 and 11 and is located in both Lackawanna and Wyoming counties.
Woodlands Campus
Keystone's 176-acre Woodlands Campus features approximately seven miles of hiking trails that are open to students and the public seven days a week from dawn until dusk.
Academic Buildings
Harris Hall: named after John Howard Harris, founder and benefactor of Keystone Academy.
Capwell Science Hall
Brooks Hall
Miller Library
Kemmerer Hall
Art Center
Administration/Non-Academic Buildings
Alumni Hall
Hedgewood
Hibbard Campus Center
Patrick Hall
Sabiston Hall
Sickler Hall
Sisson Hall
Ward Hall
Athletic Facilities
Athletic Field and Track Complex
Gambal Athletic Center: Ace Spalding Arena, Fornicola Wellness Center, Weight Training Room
Ned Boehm Field
Edmunds Field
Christy Mathewson Field
Diane Murray Tennis Center
Residence Halls
Moffat Residence Hall: A first-year experience community, Moffat is co-ed by suite with a capacity of approximately 140 students.
Frear/Reynolds Residence Hall: Features include double occupancy rooms for the sophomore experience community. Co-ed by floor with a capacity of approximately 145 students.
The Dr. Edward G. Boehm and Mrs. Regina E. Boehm Residence Hall: An upperclassmen residence hall, Boehm Hall is co-ed by suite with a capacity of approximately 60 students. An independent living community, each of its eight suites features four double occupancy rooms, three bathrooms, a common living room and a full kitchen. Two living-learning communities (leadership, music/fine arts) are also available in Boehm Hall.
Hollinshead Residence Hall: A first-year experience community, Hollinshead is co-ed by floor with approximately 50 students.
Tewksbury Residence Hall: A first-year experience community, Tewksbury is co-ed by floor with approximately 50 students.
Davis Hall: An independent living community, Davis features six bedrooms, three bathrooms, a common living room and a full kitchen. Davis is home to approximately 10 upperclassmen.
39 College Avenue: An independent living community, the house features four bedrooms, two bathrooms, a common living room, and a full kitchen and houses approximately nine students
Publications
The Key is the student newspaper. The Keystonian is the college magazine for alumni and friends.
Athletics
Keystone's 21 teams compete in the Colonial States Athletic Conference [1] as a Division III school under the NCAA. Teams are known as the Giants, named after the baseball team that alumnus Christy Mathewson played for.
Men's teams
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Tennis
Track and Field
Wrestling
Women's teams
Basketball
Cross Country
Field Hockey
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
Notable alumni
Suzanne Fisher Staples (class of 1965) — author and journalist
Sandra Major (class of 1974) — member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, 111th District
Christy Mathewson (class of 1898) — professional baseball player. Inaugural member of the Baseball Hall of Fame (1936)
Kate Micucci (class of 2001) — actress and musician
