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Plymouth State University Teaching Programs

Plymouth State University is a public institution located in Plymouth, NH. A Remote Town provides a peaceful environment near the excitement of urban amenities.

Plymouth State University Rankings

Plymouth State University appears in the following rankings for teaching programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#8 of 30	State — New Hampshire
Overall Quality	#87 of 254	Region — New England
Overall Quality	#941 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is Plymouth State University?

Contact information for Plymouth State University are given below.

	Contact Details
Address:	17 High Street, Plymouth, NH 03264-1595
Phone:	6035355000
Website:	www.plymouth.edu/
Admissions:	www.plymouth.edu/admissions
Financial Aid:	www.plymouth.edu/student-financial-services/financial-aid

How Do I Get Into Plymouth State University?

You can apply to Plymouth State University online at: www.plymouth.edu/apply

Plymouth State University is classified as Least Selective (85%+) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Plymouth State University

This is what Plymouth State University looks for in applicants:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Considered but not required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Neither required nor recommended

How Hard Is It To Get Into Plymouth State University?

Plymouth State University has an acceptance rate of 88%, which means it is highly accessible. Ensure you meet all application requirements and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 14% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

Selectivity by Gender

Admit rates at Plymouth State University vary modestly across gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	3,252	2,740	84%
Women	3,618	3,275	90%

Can I Afford Plymouth State University?

The average net price after aid at Plymouth State University is $19,685. Your actual cost will depend on your family’s circumstances since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$11,870
In-State Fees	$2,756
Out-of-State Tuition	$22,810
Out-of-State Fees	$2,756
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$14,626
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$25,566

Financial Aid

Across all aid types, 29% of students at Plymouth State University receive some form of financial aid (982 students).

Approximately 94% of students at Plymouth State University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $10,614 per student.

28% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,282.

Student Loan Debt

69% of Plymouth State University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,333 per year.

Plymouth State University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 830 students enrolled at Plymouth State University. Plymouth State University is classified as a 1,000 - 4,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 3,298 undergraduate students at Plymouth State University, approximately 52% are male and 48% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Plymouth State University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	46
Black or African American	65
Hispanic	191
White	2,651
American Indian/Alaska Native	6
Two or More Races	191
Non-Resident	52

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Plymouth State University are listed below.

State	First-Time UG Students
New Hampshire	410
Massachusetts	215
Connecticut	55
Rhode Island	37
Vermont	37

Additionally, approximately 1.6% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Plymouth State University Graduate Student Diversity

503 of Plymouth State University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Plymouth State University, approximately 27% are male and 73% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Plymouth State University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	7
Black or African American	3
Hispanic	24
White	424
American Indian/Alaska Native	1
Two or More Races	16
Non-Resident	5

Online Learning at Plymouth State University

Plymouth State University offers distance learning options for students who need flexibility.

1,256 undergraduate students at Plymouth State University took at least one online class — of those, 34 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 89 students took at least one online class and 218 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Teaching Programs at Plymouth State University

Below are the teaching programs are offered at Plymouth State University, with per-level degree counts in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	48	—	—	69
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas	6	21	—	27
Educational Administration and Supervision	—	—	11	17
Special Education and Teaching	—	15	—	15
Curriculum and Instruction	—	8	—	9
Student Counseling and Personnel Services	—	7	—	7
Educational/Instructional Media Design	—	3	—	3
Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language	—	—	—	1

Academic Programs at Plymouth State University

Plymouth State University offers 22 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Plymouth State University maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Implied no
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.