What Plymouth State costs
Plymouth State University charges $14,626 a year in published tuition and fees for New Hampshire residents, about $7,313 a semester, and $25,566 a year for students from other states, about $12,783 a semester. With housing, food, books and other costs, the total cost of attendance for in-state students is $29,644 a year. Students who received grants or scholarships paid $20,083 a year on average after that aid (the average net price). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
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Getting into Plymouth State
For fall 2024, Plymouth State University received 6,878 applications and admitted 6,021 students, and 826 enrolled as first-years.
What Plymouth State students study
The most common bachelor's degrees at Plymouth State University (class of 2024, first majors only):
| Major | Degrees |
|---|---|
| Business / Commerce | 84 |
| Criminal Justice / Safety Studies | 54 |
| Marketing / Marketing Management | 50 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 48 |
| Psychology | 37 |
| Health Services / Allied Health / Health Sciences | 34 |
| Multi- / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 31 |
| Registered Nursing / Registered Nurse | 26 |
Source: IPEDS Completions, bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023–24.
Colleges near Plymouth State
Other colleges within about an hour, by straight-line distance:
- Dartmouth College, Hanover, New Hampshire: about 30 miles away
- New England College, Henniker, New Hampshire: about 41 miles away
- Vermont State University, Randolph, Vermont: about 47 miles away
- Southern New Hampshire University, Manchester, New Hampshire: about 51 miles away
- Saint Anselm College, Manchester, New Hampshire: about 54 miles away
- Norwich University, Northfield, Vermont: about 55 miles away
Colleges like Plymouth State
Smaller public universities with the same campus setting (small town or rural), closest in size and nearest in region:
- SUNY College of Technology at Delhi, Delhi, New York: 2,843 undergraduates
- SUNY College of Technology at Alfred, Alfred, New York: 3,563 undergraduates
- SUNY at Fredonia, Fredonia, New York: 2,755 undergraduates
- SUNY College of Technology at Canton, Canton, New York: 2,741 undergraduates
- Keene State College, Keene, New Hampshire: 2,699 undergraduates
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FAQ
What is Plymouth State University's acceptance rate? 87.5% for fall 2024: 6,021 of 6,878 applicants were admitted.
How much is tuition at Plymouth State University? $14,626 a year for in-state students and $25,566 for out-of-state students, in published tuition and fees before aid. You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
How many students go to Plymouth State University? About 3,200 undergraduates (fall 2024).
What is the campus setting at Plymouth State University? The National Center for Education Statistics classifies its location as a small town or rural area.
Sources
- College Navigator: Plymouth State University (IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education)
- College Scorecard: Plymouth State University
- Campus photo via Wikimedia Commons
