Plymouth State University
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who prefer a mid-size campus. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 3,153 students.
About This School
Plymouth State University is a public institution located in Plymouth, New Hampshire with approximately 3,153 undergraduate students enrolled. Plymouth State University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 88%. The average net price after financial aid is $19,216 per year. The graduation rate is 52%, and the typical graduate earns $45,600 within 10 years of enrollment.
Plymouth State University, formerly Plymouth State College, is a public university in Plymouth, New Hampshire, United States. As of fall 2020, Plymouth State University enrolls 4,491 students. The school was founded as Plymouth Normal School in 1871. Since that time, it has evolved to a teachers college, a state college, and finally to a state university in 2003. PSU is part of the University System of New Hampshire.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: the 47% graduation rate means fewer than half of students who start actually finish, which is a real concern worth discussing before enrolling. On the positive side, the average net price of $19,685 per year is reasonable for a public university, and the $17,000 median debt at graduation is genuinely low compared to many schools. Worth considering if you're drawn to a small, outdoorsy New England campus and have a clear plan to stay on track — but students who need strong academic support structures or a tight-knit campus culture that drives persistence should look carefully at that retention rate before committing.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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Admissions
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 14% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (3,153 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Official Links
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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