Plymouth State University
PublicPlymouth, NH
Located in Plymouth, NH, Plymouth State University is a public mid-sized school with roughly 3,153 undergraduates. It's not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, admitting about 88% of applicants. Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services graduates, especially in Computer Science, report the strongest earnings here: a median of $96,494/year. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.
Admissions
Cost & outcomes
Out-of-state students pay $10,940 more per year in tuition and fees (1.7x the in-state rate).
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field. Tuition & fees are the sticker price for a full-time first-year undergrad, before financial aid, and don't include room and board.
Paying less as an out-of-state student
Plymouth State University takes part in this regional program, which can cut the out-of-state rate for students from nearby states.
New England Tuition Break
Residents of the other New England states get a reduced out-of-state rate in approved majors. Which majors qualify depends on your home state.
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Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What is Plymouth State University's acceptance rate?
Plymouth State University in Plymouth, NH admits approximately 88% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
How much does Plymouth State University cost?
Plymouth State University's total cost of attendance is reported at $29,644 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
Does Plymouth State University offer reduced tuition for out-of-state students?
Yes -- Plymouth State University takes part in the New England Tuition Break, a regional program that lets qualifying out-of-state students pay less than the full out-of-state rate. Eligibility depends on your home state, and the school sets its own requirements.
What is out-of-state tuition at Plymouth State University?
For 2024-25, Plymouth State University's published tuition and required fees were $25,566 for out-of-state students and $14,626 for in-state students -- $10,940 more per year for out-of-state students. That's before financial aid, and room and board are extra.
Does Plymouth State University require students to live on campus?
No -- Plymouth State University doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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