Overview

Plymouth State University is a University institution located in Plymouth, NH, in a small town setting.

Location & Contact

Address 17 High Street
Plymouth, NH  03264
United States

Contact Mr. Matt Wallace
Director of Admissions
Email: admissions@plymouth.edu
Phone: 603-535-2237
Fax: 603-535-2714

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Majors & Degrees

Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Biotechnology
Cell/cellular And Molecular Biology
Environmental Biology
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business Administration And Management, General
Business/commerce, General
Finance, General
Marketing/marketing Management, General
Tourism And Travel Services Management
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Communication And Media Studies, Other
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Science
Information Technology
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Art Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education And Teaching
Elementary Education And Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/general Science Teacher Education
Social Science Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
Teacher Education And Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Allied Health And Medical Assisting Services, Other
Athletic Training/trainer
Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences, General
Public Health Education And Promotion
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
Humanities/humanistic Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Computational And Applied Mathematics
Mathematics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Medieval And Renaissance Studies
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Sustainability Studies
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Studies
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Exercise Science And Kinesiology
Outdoor Education
Parks, Recreation, And Leisure Studies
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology, Other
Sport And Fitness Administration/management
Sports, Kinesiology, And Physical Education/fitness, General
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Atmospheric Sciences And Meteorology, General
Chemistry, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Social Work
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/safety Studies
Forensic Science And Technology
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Criminology
Political Science And Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
Fine/studio Arts, General
Game And Interactive Media Design
Graphic Design
Music, General

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

7,421

Applied

6,755

Accepted

3,336

Enrolled

Female Admissions

3,902

Females Applied

3,596

Females Accepted

92%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

3,518

Males Applied

3,158

Males Accepted

90%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

50

Application Fee

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record One recommendation
Required for some programs	Minimun high school GPA Interview
Recommended	Essay A minimum high school GPA of 2.5

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	April 1st	October 1st	No
Out of state Fall freshmen	April 1st	January 1st	Yes
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported	No
Transfer	April 1st	Not reported	Yes

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

11,870

In-state

22,810

Out-of-state

11,870

In-district

Fees

2,688

Full-time student fees

12,104

Room & board

7,944

Room only

Financial Aid

14,207

Avg. Financial Aid Package

12,966

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

1,731

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

3,569

Avg. Loan Aid

6,071

Avg. Grant Aid

10,126

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

62%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

22%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

3,336

Total Undergrad students

2%

International Students

49%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	5.28%
Black or African American	1.94%
White or Caucasian	78.78%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.24%
Asian	1.27%
Two or more races	6.28%
Other	4.61%

Gender

Male (52.04%)

Female (47.87%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	68%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Spring Fling, Ski Day and Student Activities Fair

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Pre Medical Professional Society, Student Nurse Association, Marketing Association of Plymouth State, Gaming Club and Programing Activities in a Campus Environment

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Other Campus Security & Safety:
shuttle bus service, crime prevention programs, self-defense education

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball		Division 3	No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Cheerleading		No	No
Cross-country Running		Division 3	No
Field Hockey	No	No	No
Football		Division 3	No
Golf		No	No
Ice Hockey		Division 3	No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse		Division 3	No
Rock Climbing		No	No
Rugby		No	No
Sailing		No	No
Skiing (downhill)		Division 3	No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Softball	No	No	No
Swimming And Diving		Division 3	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis	No	No	No
Track And Field		Division 3	No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball	No	No	No
Weight Lifting		No	No
Wrestling		Division 3	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Cheerleading		No	No
Cross-country Running		Division 3	No
Field Hockey		Division 3	No
Football	No	No	No
Golf		No	No
Ice Hockey		Division 3	No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse		Division 3	No
Rock Climbing		No	No
Rugby		No	No
Sailing		No	No
Skiing (downhill)		Division 3	No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Softball		Division 3	No
Swimming And Diving		Division 3	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		Division 3	No
Track And Field		Division 3	No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		Division 3	No
Weight Lifting		No	No
Wrestling	No	No	No

Faculty

329

Total Faculty

17:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 167

Part-time - 162

Male - 141

Female - 188