Campus Vibe
Business-focusedCollege town
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
Campus Visits
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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
Admissions
Acceptance Rate91.0%
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
2700.0%
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 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
More About This School
Varsity Sports — Panthers
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
108Above Average
Estimated from NH state average
Climate (School Year)
Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125
Nearest Cities
Bostonpop. 675K
102 mi(177 min)
New Yorkpop. 8.3M
242 mi(419 min)
Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
318 mi(551 min)