Plymouth State University

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About Plymouth State University

School Type:

Religious Affiliation: Not applicable

Status: Non-profit

Military Friendly: Yes

Accreditation: regional

Plymouth State University is a small public university located on a rural campus in Plymouth, New Hampshire. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 3,536, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 92%. The university offers 60 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 53%, and a student-faculty ratio of 18:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $11,870, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $21,810.

Plymouth, NH

$11,870

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tuition

$21,810

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Admissions Breakdown

92%

Acceptance Rate Insight

92% of students were accepted during the 2021-2022 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

64%

Retention Rate Insight

64% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

53%

Graduation Rate Insight

53% 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 required or recommended

High school transcriptRequired

High school rankNot required or recommended

Letter of recommendationConsidered (not required)

High school GPARequired

Open admissionNo

Completion of college prep programRequired

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required

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

5k

Students enrolled

58%

Online student enrollment

18:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

OnlineCheck Bold
On-campusCheck Bold
HybridCheck Bold

Demographics

White

80%

Unknown

7%

Black

2%

Hispanic

4%

Two or more races

3%

Non-U.S. Citizen

2%

Asian

1%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

%

Socio-economic diversity

33% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

33%

Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

7

Total Online Enrollment

2446

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

95% On-campus

5% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

CertificatesX BoldNot offered

AssociateX BoldNot offered

Bachelor'sX BoldNot offered

Graduate CertificateCheck Bold7% online

Master'sCheck Bold10% 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$1200
On-campus room and board$17758
On-campus other expenses$2600
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$81342$81342
Off-campus without family$60984$60984
Off-campus with family$60984$60984

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

36%

State Grant Aid

17%

Institution Grant Aid

98%

Pell Grant

33%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid$5,137
State Grant Aid$1,399
Institution Grant Aid$6,877
Pell Grant Aid$4,544

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 CLINICAL SCIENCES.
10HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
11HISTORY
12HISTORY.
13HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
14MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
15MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
16NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION.
17PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
18PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, FITNESS, AND KINESIOLOGY.
19PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
20PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
21PSYCHOLOGY.
22PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS.
23SECURITY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
24SOCIAL SCIENCES.
25VISUAL 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.

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