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Plymouth State University

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Plymouth, New Hampshire 03264-1595

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Mid-SizeRuralPublicBusiness Focus

Known for business

Plymouth State University is a public institution in Plymouth with particular strength in business and health sciences.

A mid-sized campus of 3.3K undergraduates with a 15:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.

47% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $57,304 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $19,685.

Established
1871
Motto
Ut prosim
Mascot
Pemi the Panther
Type
Public university
Conference
NCAA Division III as a member of the Little East Conference (LEC) for most of its
Division
Division III

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91%Acceptance
SAT Avg
3,298Students
15:1Student:Faculty
47%Grad Rate
$57,304Earnings 10yr
$19,685Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Plymouth State University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate91.0%

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

91.0%

Trend

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$14,558
Tuition (out-of-state)$25,498
Room & Board$12,104
Books & Supplies$1,410
Total Cost of Attendance$29,257
Average Net Price$19,685
Median Debt at Graduation$26,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$276

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$14,051
$30–48K$15,343
$48–75K$18,415
$75–110K$21,660
$110K+$23,617

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$19,685

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

27.1%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$17,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

22

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (108)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
3,298
Gender Split
48% / 52%
Women / Men
First Generation
27%
Pell Grant Recipients
26%

Race & Ethnicity

White 79%
Black 2%
Hispanic 5%
Asian 1%
Two+ 6%
Int'l 2%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate47.4%
Freshman Retention71.3%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$46,466
8 Years$55,556
10 Years$57,304

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$39,300
Men
$51,700

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Panthers

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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