Plymouth State University
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$11,870
Avg in-state tuition
$21,280
Avg out-of-state tuition
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About Plymouth State University
Plymouth State University is a small public university located on a rural campus in Plymouth, New Hampshire. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 3,739, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 89%. The university offers 59 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 58%, 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 $21,280.
Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
89% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
70% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.
Graduation Rate Insight
58% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. 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 scores Not required or recommended
High school transcript Required
High school rank Not required or recommended
Letter of recommendation Considered (not required)
High school GPA Required
Open admission No
Completion of college prep program Required
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollment Yes
Credit for qualified life experience* Implied no
Advance placement (AP) credits Yes
*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 Currently Unavailable
SAT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.
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Students enrolled
81%
Online student enrollment
17:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
78%
Unknown
10%
Hispanic
4%
Two or more races
3%
Black
2%
Non-U.S. Citizen
1%
Asian
1%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Female student population
53%
Socio-economic diversity
31% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
4
Total Online Enrollment
3,635
Percent of Programs Online
97% On-campus
3% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates Not offered
Associate Not offered
Bachelor's Not offered
Graduate Certificate Not offered
Master's 10% online
Doctorate Not offered
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
Undergraduate | $11,870 | $21,280 |
Graduate | $9,830 | $13,800 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.
Costs to Consider | Price |
---|---|
Books and supplies | $1,300 |
On-campus room and board | $11,580 |
On-campus other expenses | $2,370 |
Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $11,580 |
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $2,370 |
Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $3,970 |
Total Undergraduate Cost
Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
On-campus | $27,120 | $36,530 |
Off-campus without family | $27,120 | $36,530 |
Off-campus with family | $17,140 | $26,550 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
31%
State Grant Aid
13%
Institution Grant Aid
99%
Pell Grant
31%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$27k
Average student debt after graduation
$35k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NCAA Division III with football
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- Basketball
- Field Hockey
- Ice Hockey
- Lacrosse
- Skiing
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track Field Outdoor
- Volleyball
- Baseball
- Basketball
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.
1Architecture And Related Services
BA
MA
DOC
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning
BA
MA
DOC
2Biological And Biomedical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Environmental Biology
BA
MA
DOC
Biotechnology
BA
MA
DOC
Biochemistry
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
3Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Business/Commerce, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Finance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Tourism and Travel Services Management
BA
MA
DOC
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
4Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
BA
MA
DOC
5Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Information Technology
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Science
BA
MA
DOC
6Education
BA
MA
DOC
Reading Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
School Librarian/School Library Media Specialist
BA
MA
DOC
Social Studies Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Music Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Curriculum and Instruction
BA
MA
DOC
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
BA
MA
DOC
Educational/Instructional Media Design
BA
MA
DOC
Special Education and Teaching, General
BA
MA
DOC
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Art Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Health Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
7English Language And Literature/Letters
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
8Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
BA
MA
DOC
Spanish Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
Applied Linguistics
BA
MA
DOC
French Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
9Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Athletic Training/Trainer
BA
MA
DOC
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
BA
MA
DOC
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
BA
MA
DOC
Health and Wellness, General
BA
MA
DOC
Public Health Education and Promotion
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
BA
MA
DOC
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
10History
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
11Mathematics And Statistics
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
12Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
13Natural Resources And Conservation
BA
MA
DOC
Environmental Studies
BA
MA
DOC
14Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Outdoor Education
BA
MA
DOC
Health and Physical Education, General
BA
MA
DOC
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
BA
MA
DOC
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
15Philosophy And Religious Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Philosophy
BA
MA
DOC
16Physical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Chemistry, General
BA
MA
DOC
17Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
18Public Administration And Social Service Professions
BA
MA
DOC
Social Work
BA
MA
DOC
Public Administration
BA
MA
DOC
19Security And Protective Services
BA
MA
DOC
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
BA
MA
DOC
20Social Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Social Sciences, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Social Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Geography
BA
MA
DOC
Political Science and Government, General
BA
MA
DOC
21Visual And Performing Arts
BA
MA
DOC
Music, General
BA
MA
DOC
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
BA
MA
DOC
Fine/Studio Arts, General
BA
MA
DOC
Art/Art Studies, General
BA
MA
DOC
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
BA
MA
DOC
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- Baseball
- Field Hockey
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