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Plymouth State University

Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale Town: Remote
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Common app member Yes
Dormitory capacity 2,561
Student to faculty ratio 18 to 1
Acceptance rate 92%
Students retention rate 64%
On-time graduation rate 53%

Located in Plymouth, New Hampshire, Plymouth State is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 92% indicates that Plymouth State is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Plymouth State University is accredited by the New England Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

The student-to-faculty ratio at Plymouth State is 18-to-1, which is slightly higher than both the state and national averages. The state average student-to-faculty ratio in New Hampshire is 15-to-1, while the national average is 17-to-1. A lower student-to-faculty ratio generally allows for more personalized attention and interaction between students and faculty.

The retention rate of students at Plymouth State is 64% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in New Hampshire is 75%, while the national average is 72%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Plymouth State do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: New England Commission on Higher Education
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

91.7%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$14,492

Cost of attendance at Plymouth State University in 2022 for students from New Hampshire.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New Hampshire's average $14,334
National average $8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$24,432

Cost of attendance at Plymouth State University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New Hampshire's average $25,926
National average $18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 98 of freshman students at Plymouth State University received on average $8,983 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$8,983
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 356 33% $4,757 $1,693,357
Other Federal Grant 385 36% $5,137 $1,977,754
State Grant/Scholarships 181 17% $1,399 $253,200
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 1,051 98% $6,877 $7,227,948
Total Grant & Scholarships 1,053 98% $8,983 $9,458,902

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Plymouth State University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Plymouth State University students is 53.3%. Female students graduated at a rate of 55.8%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 50.5%.

53.3%

  • asian 52.0% 13 students
  • African American 34.4% 11 students
  • white 54.0% 607 students
  • unknown 58.8% 57 students
  • hispanic 30.8% 4 students
  • International Students 39.1% 9 students
  • Mixed Race 52.2% 12 students

Sport Conferences

  • Football Massachusetts State College Athletic Association
  • Baseball Little East Conference
  • Basketball Little East Conference
  • Track and Cross Country Little East Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Plymouth State University provides the following additional services to its students
  • On-campus day care for students' children
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Plymouth State University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Army
  • ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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