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Public · Plymouth, New Hampshire

Plymouth State University

Small town campus · 3,153 undergraduates · 15 students per faculty member · Official website

Acceptance rate
88%
Test scores
Test-optional
Average net price
$19,216
per year, after grants
6-year graduation
52%
Campus of Plymouth State University
Photo: Wikimedia Commons

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What Plymouth State University costs

Net price is what a first-year student pays for a year after grants and scholarships, by family income. It is usually far below the sticker price.

Net price by family income

Under $30,000
$14,676
$30,001 – $48,000
$14,714
$48,001 – $75,000
$17,030
$75,001 – $110,000
$21,157
Over $110,000
$23,020

For students receiving federal aid, at in-state tuition.

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Price and aid

Full cost of attendance (sticker)
$29,644
Tuition, in-state
$14,626
Tuition, out-of-state
$25,566
First-years given a grant by the school
100%
Average grant from the school
$8,634
Median debt at graduation
$26,000
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New England Tuition Break. Students from 5 other member states may pay a reduced rate here, at most 175% of in-state tuition. Only for approved majors, which depend on your home state. Check the school's list before counting on it. Details ↗

Admissions

Acceptance rate
88%
SAT middle 50%
–
ACT middle 50%
–
Test scores
Test-optional
First-year retention
70%

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Plymouth State University athletics

NCAA D3, 12 women's and 11 men's sports

Varsity teams and roster sizes
SportWomen’s rosterMen’s roster
Baseball–35
Basketball1624
Cross country71109
Field hockey21–
Football–108
Ice hockey2530
Lacrosse2343
Skiing1010
Soccer2928
Softball25–
Swimming & diving1012
Tennis10–
Track & field71109
Volleyball21–
Wrestling–24

Participants reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A dash means no team for that side.

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Academics and outcomes

Most popular fields

Business & marketing
26%
Parks, recreation & fitness
10%
Security & protective services
10%
Health professions
9%
Education
8%
Psychology
6%

Share of bachelor’s degrees awarded.

6-year graduation rate
52%
First-year retention
70%
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$57,304
Median debt at graduation
$26,000
Students with a Pell grant
28%

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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (admissions, prices, outcomes), IPEDS Student Financial Aid 2023–24 (school grants) and Equity in Athletics 2024–25 (teams). No college paid to appear here or can pay to be ranked.

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