Plymouth State University

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About Plymouth State University

School Type: Public

Religious Affiliation: Not applicable

Status: Non-profit

Military Friendly: Yes

Accreditation: regional

Plymouth State University is a small public university located on a campus in Plymouth, New Hampshire. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 3,336, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 91%. The university offers 54 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 47%, and a student-faculty ratio of 17:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $11,870, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $22,810.

Plymouth, NH

$11,870

Avg in-state
tuition

$22,810

Avg out-of-state
tuition

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Admissions Breakdown

71%

Retention Rate Insight

71% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

47%

Graduation Rate Insight

47% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scoresNot considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind)

High school transcriptRequired

High school rankNot considered for admission, even if submitted

Letter of recommendationRequired

High school GPARequired to be considered for admission

Open admissionNo

Completion of college prep programRequired

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required to be considered for admission

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollmentYes

Credit for qualified life experience*Implied no

Advance placement (AP) creditsYes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile-

SAT 25th-75th Percentile-

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

4k

Students enrolled

48%

Online student enrollment

17:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

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Demographics

White

68%

Unknown

4%

Black

2%

Hispanic

5%

Two or more races

5%

Non-U.S. Citizen

1%

Asian

1%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

%

Socio-economic diversity

30% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

30%

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

29

Total Online Enrollment

1,841

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

81% On-campus

19% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

CertificatesX BoldNot offered

AssociateX BoldNot offered

Bachelor'sX BoldNot offered

Graduate CertificateCheck Bold39% online

Master'sCheck Bold30% online

DoctorateX BoldNot offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student LevelIn-stateOut-of-state
Undergraduate$59,784$59,784
Graduate$54,672$54,672

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.

Costs to ConsiderPrice
Books and supplies$1,200
On-campus room and board$17,758
On-campus other expenses$2,600
Off-campus (not with family) room and boardCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (not with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by categoryIn-stateOut-of-state
On-campus$81,342$81,342
Off-campus without family$60,984$60,984
Off-campus with family$60,984$60,984

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

30%

State Grant Aid

16%

Institution Grant Aid

97%

Pell Grant

30%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid$5,373
State Grant Aid$1,501
Institution Grant Aid$7,431
Pell Grant Aid$4,609

Financial Outlook

$26k

Average student debtafter graduation

$35k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FCS

15.8%

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

MenWomen
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Football
  • Ice Hockey
  • Lacrosse
  • Skiing
  • Soccer
  • Swimming
  • Track Field Indoor
  • Track Field Outdoor
  • Track Field Xcountry
  • Wrestling
  • Field Hockey
  • Softball
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

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1Architecture And Related Services.
2Biological And Biomedical Sciences.
3Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services.
4Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs.
5Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services.
6Education.
7English Language And Literature/Letters.
8Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics.
9Health Professions And Related Programs.
10History.
11Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services.
12Mathematics And Statistics.
13Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies.
14Natural Resources And Conservation.
15Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology.
16Philosophy And Religious Studies.
17Physical Sciences.
18Psychology.
19Public Administration And Social Service Professions.
20Social Sciences.
21Visual And Performing Arts.

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.