About
Contact & Visit
Campus Visits Contact
Contact
Matthew Wallace
Associate Director of Enrollment Management
Associate Director of Enrollment Management
Address
17 High Street
MSC 52
Plymouth, NH 03264
MSC 52
Plymouth, NH 03264
Phone
800-842-6900
Email
mlwallace@plymouth.edu
Experience College Life
Most Popular Places On Campus
Hartman Union Building
Silver Center for the Arts
Ice Arena & Welcome Center
AllWell Center
Lamson Library - Information Commons
Silver Center for the Arts
Ice Arena & Welcome Center
AllWell Center
Lamson Library - Information Commons
Most Popular Places Off Campus
Franconia State Park in the White Mountains
Waterville Valley resort and conference center
Lakes Squam, Winnipesaukee, and Newfound
Loon, Cannon, Waterville ski areas
Tilton, NH outlet mall
Wealth of hiking, climbing, boating, swimming, biking, skiing, and other recreational activities in the surrounding area.
Waterville Valley resort and conference center
Lakes Squam, Winnipesaukee, and Newfound
Loon, Cannon, Waterville ski areas
Tilton, NH outlet mall
Wealth of hiking, climbing, boating, swimming, biking, skiing, and other recreational activities in the surrounding area.
Campus Tours
Campus Tours
Appointment Required: Yes
Dates: Year-round
Times: Varies
Average Length: 2 hours
Dates: Year-round
Times: Varies
Average Length: 2 hours
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews
Yes
Information Sessions
Available
Times
2x a day Mon-Fri 10:15am and 1:45pm
Faculty and Coach Visits
Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Advance Notice
Other
Class Visits
Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Sign up via https://www.plymouth.edu/prospective/visit/visit/schedule-a-visit/
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Not Available
Transportation
Types of Transportation Available to Campus
Concord Trailways provides transportation north and south of the university. The nearest Amtrak station is White River Junction, VT, and the nearest commercial airport is Manchester, NH.
Driving Instructions to Campus
Points south: I-93N to Exit 25, Plymouth. Right at end of ramp, 1/4 mile to roundabout. Left onto Main Street, right at Post Office. PSU Admission Office and parking up hill on left at Russell House.
Points west: Rt. 4 to I-89S to Exit 17. Rt. 4E to Rt. 118, Canaan, to Rt. 25E. Six miles to traffic circle, continue three miles on Rt. 25 (Tenney Mountain Highway) through two lights. Take first exit after second light. Right at end of ramp, 1 mile to 3-way stop. Straight down Main Street, right at Post Office. PSU Admission Office and parking up hill on left at Russell House.
Points east: I-95 to Exit 8 to Rt. 25 W to Meredith to Rt. 3N to Ashland. I-93N to Exit 25, Plymouth. Left onto Main Street, right at Post Office. PSU Admission Office and parking up hill on left at Russell House .
Local Accommodations
Common Man Inn, Plymouth
Fairfield Inn & Suites, Plymouth
Econo Lodge, Plymouth
Days Inn, Campton
Comfort Inn, Ashland
The Pilgrim Inn, Plymouth
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Admissions
Overview
Applicants: 6,646
Acceptance Rate: 82%
Average HS GPA: 2.98
SAT & ACT Test Scores
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
417 - 611
SAT Math
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
398 - 592
ACT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
17 - 28
Testing Policies
Standardized testing policy for use in admission
Test Optional
Other Admission Factors
Academic
Rigor of Secondary School Record
Selectivity Rating
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Learn MoreAcademics
Academics
Faculty and Class Information
Student/Faculty
17:1
Total Faculty
440
with Terminal Degree
181
241
Women
199
Men
37
Minority
Most frequent class size
10 - 19
Most frequent lab / sub section size
20 - 29
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
43%
Graduate in 5 years
51%
Graduate in 6 years
53%
Majors
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ARCHITECTURE AND RELATED SERVICES.
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning.
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
Biochemistry.
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
Biotechnology.
Environmental Biology.
Molecular Biology.
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
Accounting.
Business Administration and Management, General.
Business/Commerce, General.
Finance, General.
Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
Tourism and Travel Services Management.
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COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Communication and Media Studies.
Speech Communication and Rhetoric.
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Computer Science.
Information Technology.
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EDUCATION.
Art Teacher Education.
Early Childhood Education and Teaching.
Elementary Education and Teaching.
Mathematics Teacher Education.
Music Teacher Education.
Social Studies Teacher Education.
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other.
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other.
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ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES AND ENGINEERING-RELATED FIELDS.
Robotics Technology/Technician.
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
English Language and Literature, General.
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
French Language and Literature.
Spanish Language and Literature.
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Athletic Training/Trainer.
Public Health Education and Promotion.
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
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HISTORY.
History, General.
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HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration.
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies.
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LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
General Studies.
Humanities/Humanistic Studies.
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Mathematics, General.
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MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
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NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION.
Environmental Studies.
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PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General.
Kinesiology and Exercise Science.
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies, Other.
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management.
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PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
Philosophy.
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General.
Chemistry, General.
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PSYCHOLOGY.
Psychology, General.
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS.
Public Administration.
Social Work.
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SOCIAL SCIENCES.
Geography and Cartography.
Geography.
Political Science and Government, General.
Social Sciences, General.
Social Sciences, Other.
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
Art History, Criticism and Conservation.
Art/Art Studies, General.
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.
Fine/Studio Arts, General.
Music, General.
Degrees
Bachelor's
Certificate
Doctoral/Professional
Doctoral/Research
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate
Certificate
Doctoral/Professional
Doctoral/Research
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Regional Alumni
Opportunities at School
Experiential
Internship
Notable Faculty
Prominent Alumni
Dan Craig '03
Assistant Coach, Miami Heat
Ryan Chadwick ?00
Serial Entrepreneur, Restauranteur, NYC and Aspen, CO
Jeff Howard ?78
Federal Judge, First Curcuit Court of Appeals
Heather Tesch ?94
On-Camera Meteorologist for The Weather Channel
Leesa Smith '84
President of Freudenberg North America
Joe Dudek ?87
Heisman Trophy Finalist
Nick Vailas '76
Founder and CEO, Bedford Ambulatory Surgical Center, and CEO, Apple Therapy Services
Careers
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
43%
Graduate in 5 years
51%
Graduate in 6 years
53%
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Regional Alumni
Opportunities at School
Experiential
Internship
ROI & Outcomes
Tuition & Aid
Tuition & Aid
Dates
Application Deadlines
Notification Date
Nov 30
Required Forms
FAFSA
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$8,043
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$7,460
Average Need-Based Loan
$3,957
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
86%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$36,932
Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$7,365
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition (In-State)
$11,580
Tuition (Out-of-State)
$20,250
Required Fees
$2,519
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$1,286
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
Transportation for Commuters
$1,821
On-Campus Room and Board
$11,100
Comprehensive Fee
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Federal
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based
Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
Need-Based Federal Pell
Need-Based Private Scholarships
Need-Based SEOG
Need-Based State Scholarships
Non-Need-Based
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
Direct PLUS Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
Federal Perkins Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes
Direct Lender
No
Student Body
Student Body
Overall
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
4,222
Foreign Countries Represented
19
Demographics
1.55%
Asian
2.49%
Black
3.19%
Hispanic
82.64%
Caucasian
5.95%
Unknown
1.35%
International
49% female
51% male
53% are out of state
96% are full time
4% are part time
Campus Life
Campus Life
Overview
Campus Life
Undergrads living on campus
53%
Help finding off-campus housing
Yes
First-Year Students living on campus
88%
Campus Environment
Village
92/99
Housing Options
Apartment Married
Apartment Single
Apartment Single
Disabled Student
Dorms Coed
Theme Housing
Dorms Coed
Theme Housing
Special Needs Admissions
Program / Service Name
Campus Accessibility Services
Type of Program
For all students with disabilities
Director
Lindsay Page
College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No
Special Need Services Offered
Calculator allowed in exams
Yes
Dictionary allowed in exams
Yes
Computer allowed in exams
Yes
Spellchecker allowed in exams
Yes
Extended test time
Yes
Scribes
Yes
Proctors
Yes
Oral exams
Yes
Notetakers
Yes
Distraction-free environment
Yes
Accommodation for students with ADHD
Yes
Reading machine
Yes
Other assistive technology
No
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
86
Number of Honor Societies
15
Number of Social Sororities
3
Number of Religious Organizations
4
3% join a sorority
Sports
Athletic Division
Division III
15% participate in intercollegiate sports
Men's Sports (Panthers)
11 Sports
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Football
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Skiing Downhill Alpine
Soccer
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Wrestling
Basketball
Cross Country
Football
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Skiing Downhill Alpine
Soccer
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Wrestling
Women's Sports (Panthers)
14 Sports
Basketball
Cross Country
Diving
Field Hockey
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Skiing Downhill Alpine
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Cross Country
Diving
Field Hockey
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Skiing Downhill Alpine
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Student Services
Day Care
Health
Womens Center
LGBT Support Groups
Army ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: University of New Hampshire
Air Force ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: University of New Hampshire
Health
Womens Center
LGBT Support Groups
Army ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: University of New Hampshire
Air Force ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: University of New Hampshire
Sustainability
60*
Campus Security Report
Campus Security Report
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety for additional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education: https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/
Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Yes
% of Classrooms with Wireless Internet
100
Fee for Network Use
Yes
Partnerships with Technology Companies
Yes
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
No
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
Yes
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