Plymouth State University

Plymouth, NH

Plymouth State University

Plymouth, NH

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Tuition & Fees

$17,340

$28,280

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

Not Reported

Not Reported

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undergraduateRatios

51%

male

49%

female

17

students

1

faculty

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Not Selective

97%

acceptance rate

Accepted 5,772
Declined 145
Total Received 5,917
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Public

3,308

undergraduate students

564

graduate students

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School Facts

Founded in 1871, Plymouth State University is a public, four-year, comprehensive university that is known for its strong programs in Education, Business, and Health care. It is located on a 170-acre campus in Plymouth, New Hampshire—45 miles from Concord.

Official website Visit website
Application link Apply online
Public/private Public
Campus enrollment 3,872
Established in 1871
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Other

Social Networks

170-acre campus in Plymouth (population: 7468), 45 miles from Concord, NH and 58 miles from Manchester, NH. Served by bus; major airport and train serve Boston (112 miles); smaller airport serves Manchester, NH. School operates shuttle service on campus.

  • Campus Setting: Small town

Plymouth State University
17 High Street
Plymouth, NH
03264-1595

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
53%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
88%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
yes
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age

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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
4%
Top 1/4
17%
Top 1/2
47%
Bottom 1/2
53%
Bottom 1/4
17%

Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

Not Reported

Not Reported

Admissions Facts

Application fee $50
Other application fee (waived with Panther application)
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Required of some
Common application accepted Yes
Application deadline (final deadline) April 1
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Not used

Not Selective

97%

acceptance rate

Accepted 5,772
Declined 145
Total Received 5,917

Admissions Factors

Required

Secondary School GPA
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Secondary School Record
Completion of college-preparatory program

Neither required nor recommended

Formal demonstration of competencies
Secondary School Rank

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Birth control
  • Career
  • Military
  • Minority student
  • Older student
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Religious
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

Not reported

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

85%

Additional services

  • Day care
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Women's Center

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Braille services
  • Interpreters for hearing-impaired
  • Note-taking services
  • Reader services
  • Talking books
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors

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Financial Aid

99%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$10,274

Average financial aid

Cost

in-state out-of-state
Tuition $14,558
Housing $7,944
Food $4,160
Additional fees $2,782
Books & supplies $1,410
Total $30,854
Average Financial Aid - $10,274
Total with Avg. Aid $20,580

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $6,063,592
State $340,823
Institutional $13,579,099
Other external $1,337,362
Total $21,320,876

Non-need-based

Federal
State
Institutional $4,396,023
Other external $312,855
Total $4,708,878

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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 877 846-5755
F: 603 535-2627
finaid@mail.plymouth.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
All track combined yes yes
Baseball yes
Basketball yes yes
Field hockey yes
Football yes
Ice hockey yes yes
Lacrosse yes yes
Skiing yes yes
Soccer yes yes
Softball yes
Swimming yes
Tennis yes
Volleyball yes
Wrestling yes

Club Sports - Men's

cheerleading, cycling, dance, fishing, free style skiing, golf, mountain biking, paintball, rock climbing, rugby, shooting, snowboarding, ultimate Frisbee

Club Sports - Women's

cheerleading, cycling, dance, fishing, free style skiing, golf, mountain biking, paintball, rock climbing, rugby, shooting, snowboarding, ultimate Frisbee

Intramural/Recreational Sports

archery tag, barbell, basketball, broomball, bubble soccer, disc golf, dodgeball, flag football, floor hockey, futsal, golf, handball, kickball, lacrosse, racquetball, sailing, soccer, softball, squash, table tennis, volleyball, Wiffle ball

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
Little East Conference, Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference, New England Wrestling Association, Eastern Intercollegiate Ski Association, New England Hockey Conference

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting yes yes
Applied Linguistics yes
Art History, Criticism and Conservation yes
Art Teacher Education yes yes
Art/Art Studies, General yes
Athletic Training/Trainer yes yes
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General yes yes
Biochemistry yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes yes
Business Administration and Management, General yes yes
Business/Commerce, General yes
Chemistry, General yes
Computational and Applied Mathematics yes
Computer Science yes
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services yes
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration yes
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies yes
Curriculum and Instruction yes
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General yes
Educational Leadership and Administration, General yes yes
Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision yes
Educational/Instructional Technology yes
Elementary Education and Teaching yes yes
English Language and Literature, General yes
English/Language Arts Teacher Education yes
Environmental Biology yes
Exercise Science and Kinesiology yes yes
Finance, General yes
Fine/Studio Arts, General yes
Geography yes
Health Teacher Education yes
Health and Wellness, General yes
Health/Health Care Administration/Management yes
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration yes
Historic Preservation and Conservation, Other yes
History, General yes
Information Technology yes
Marketing/Marketing Management, General yes
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling yes
Mathematics Teacher Education yes yes
Mathematics, General yes
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor yes
Molecular Biology yes
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other yes
Music Teacher Education yes yes
Music, General yes
Organizational Leadership yes
Outdoor Education yes
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology, Other yes
Philosophy yes
Physical Sciences, General yes
Political Science and Government, General yes
Psychology, General yes
Public Administration yes
Public Health Education and Promotion yes yes
Public Health, General yes
Reading Teacher Education yes
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse yes
School Librarian/School Library Media Specialist yes
School Psychology yes
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education yes yes
Secondary Education and Teaching yes
Social Science Teacher Education yes
Social Sciences, General yes
Social Sciences, Other yes
Social Studies Teacher Education yes yes
Social Work yes
Spanish Language and Literature yes
Special Education and Teaching, General yes
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management yes
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General yes yes
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other yes
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other yes yes
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels yes
Tourism and Travel Services Management yes

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Criminal Justice
  2. Business Administration
  3. Interdisciplinary Studies

Programs Offered

  • Certificate programs
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option
  • Self-designed majors

3,872

total students

49%

in-state

51%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

85%

3,308
students

Female
49%
1,619

Male
51%
1,689

15%

564
students

Female
72%
404

Male
28%
160

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

96%

3,183
students

Female
49%
1,568

Male
51%
1,615

4%

125
students

Female
41%
51

Male
59%
74

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Student Break-down

1%
Nonresident aliens
1%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
1%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
4%
Hispanic/Latino
81%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
5%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
2%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

Not Reported

Transfer applicants enrolled

Not Reported

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements College GPA: 2.00
High school transcript Required of Some
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Required of Some
Interview Not Required/Recommended
Standardized test scores Not Required/Recommended
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Recommended of Some

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: rolling

Spring: rolling

Transfer Credits

Maximum transferred

90

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

30

semester hours

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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 18
Countries most often represented Canada
China
Finland
Saudi Arabia
Sweden
The United Kingdom
Special services offered for international applicants ESL program/classes
International student center
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation

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