School Information

29.7
Total Cost $20,788
Total Enrollment 6,263
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 16 : 1

Plymouth State University

http://www.plymouth.edu
17 High Street, Plymouth, New Hampshire 03264-1595
(603) 535-5000

As a regional comprehensive university, Plymouth State University serves the state of New Hampshire and New England by providing well-educated graduates; by offering ongoing opportunities for graduate education and professional development; and by extending to communities partnership opportunities for cultural enrichment and economic development. In each of these roles, Plymouth State University has a special commitment of service to the North Country and Lakes Region of New Hampshire.

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Public
Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army, Air Force)
Teacher certification
Distance learning opportunities
Study abroad
Weekend/evening college
Student Services Academic/career counseling service
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Not applicable
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Campus Setting Town: Remote
Disability Services Student 3% or less
 
School Costs

At Plymouth State University, 87.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 48.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $5,640), and 73% receive loans ($6,779 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $8,594.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Plymouth State University is $13,909 per year.

Yearly Tuition
Plymouth State University Tuition Costs
Tuition Undergrad in State $8,944
Tuition Undergrad Out of State $17,114
Tuition Graduate in State $7,578
Tuition Graduate Out of State $8,334
Living Costs
Total Expense in State on Campus $20,788
Total Expense Out of State On Campus $28,958
 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 4,239 people applied to Plymouth State University. Of the applicants, 70.0% were admitted (65.0% male & 76.0% female ) and 33.0% accepted (34.0% male and 31.0% female)

Of the 4,279 undergraduate students at Plymouth State University, 5.0% are part-time. A majority (95.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 70.0% of the 1,984 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     49.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     77.0%
Part Time Retention Rates     50.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     31.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     53.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     55.0%
 
Admissions
Yearly Application Deadline Spring deadline is December 1, Fall deadline is April 1
Admissions Office Phone 603-535-5000
Admissions Office Email plymouthadmit@plymouth.edu
Admissions Office Address 17 High Street, Plymouth New Hampshire 03264-1595
Admissions Website http://www.plymouth.edu/admissions/ (find financial aid info here)
Application Website http://www.plymouth.edu/admit/apply/index.html
Application Fee $40

In order to be accepted to Plymouth State University, you should have:

  • A High School Record
  • Completed a college prep course
  • Formal demonstration of competencies
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 430
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 530
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 440
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 530
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 18
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 23
 
Plymouth State University Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Architecture and related services 19
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning 19
Biological and biomedical sciences 25 2
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 15 2
Biotechnology 4
Environmental Biology 6
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 23 233 68
Accounting 15
Business Administration and Management, General 59 68
Business/Commerce, General 93
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations, Other 2
Finance and Financial Management Services, Other 10
Finance, General 14
Marketing Research 2
Marketing/Marketing Management, General 52
Organizational Behavior Studies 9
Communication, journalism, and related programs 37
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 37
Computer and information sciences and support services 14
Computer Science 8
Information Technology 6
Education 105 137 247
Art Teacher Education 7 9
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services 21
Early Childhood Education and Teaching 35
Education, Other 1
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Emotional Disturbances 2
Educational Leadership and Administration, General 51 28
Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision 23 0
Elementary Education and Teaching 79 38
English/Language Arts Teacher Education 13
Health Teacher Education 13
Mathematics Teacher Education 7 0
Music Teacher Education 8
Reading Teacher Education 14
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education 3
Secondary Education and Teaching 35
Social Science Teacher Education 0
Social Studies Teacher Education 5
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels 68
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other 28 0
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas, Other 1 0
English language and literature/letters 40
English Language and Literature, General 40
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 6
French Language and Literature 4
Spanish Language and Literature 2
Health professions and related clinical sciences 10 27 5
Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical Systems, Other 5
Athletic Training/Trainer 12 5
Health/Health Care Administration/Management 5
Public Health Education and Promotion 15
History 11
History, General 11
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 0 1
General Studies 0
Humanities/Humanistic Studies 1
Mathematics and statistics 12
Mathematics, General 12
Multi/interdisciplinary studies 14 5
Biological and Physical Sciences 5
Medieval and Renaissance Studies 1
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 13
Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies 62
Health and Physical Education, General 46
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies 0
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies, Other 16
Philosophy and religious studies 3
Philosophy 3
Physical sciences 16 5
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General 14 5
Chemistry, General 2
Psychology 45
Psychology, General 45
Public administration and social service professions 15
Public Administration 4
Social Work 11
Security and protective services 54
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 54
Social sciences 44
Applied Economics 0
Geography 4
Political Science and Government, General 12
Social Sciences, General 15
Social Sciences, Other 13
Visual and performing arts 70
Art/Art Studies, General 24
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 11
Fine/Studio Arts, General 25
Music, General 10
 
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