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Summary
Plymouth State University is a public institution that was founded in 1871. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 4,455, its setting is rural, and the campus size is 170 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Plymouth State University's ranking in the 2013 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Universities (North), 124. Its in-state tuition and fees are $12,560 (2012-13); out-of-state tuition and fees are $19,460 (2012-13).
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Plymouth State University is a regional comprehensive university offering a rich, student-focused learning environment with an enrollment of approximately 4,300 undergraduate and approximately 3,000 graduate students. The 170-acre campus offers a New England classic look combined with up-to-date facilities including the Lamson Library and Learning Commons; the Boyd Science Center; Langdon Woods, a LEED certified, environmentally conscious residence hall; and PSU's newest addition, a Welcome Center and Ice Arena. PSU offers nearly 50 undergraduate majors, more than 60 minors, an innovative University Studies program for students still deciding on a major and 75 graduate degree and certificate programs through the College of Graduate Studies. |
General Information
| School type | public, coed college |
| Year founded | 1871 |
| Religious affiliation | N/A |
| Academic calendar | semester |
| Setting | rural |
| 2011 Endowment | $8,705,201 |
Applying
When applying to Plymouth State University, it's important to note the application deadline is April 1. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due April 1. The application fee at Plymouth State University is $50. It is less selective, with an acceptance rate of 73.8 percent.
For more information about the tests, essays, interviews, and admissions process, visit the Applying to College knowledge center.
| Selectivity | less selective |
| Fall 2011 acceptance rate | 73.8% |
| Application deadline | April 1 |
| SAT/ACT scores must be received by | April 1 |
Academic Life
The student-faculty ratio at Plymouth State University is 16:1, and the school has 47.6 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at Plymouth State University include: Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Education; Visual and Performing Arts; Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs; and Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 76.5 percent.
Student Life
Plymouth State University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 4,455, with a gender distribution of 53.1 percent male students and 46.9 percent female students. At this school, 58.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 42.0 percent of students live off campus. Plymouth State University is part of the NCAA III athletic conference.
| Total enrollment | 5,903 |
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| Collegiate athletic association | NCAA III |
Campus Info & Services
Plymouth State University offers a number of student services including nonremedial tutoring, women's center, placement service, day care, and health service. Plymouth State University also offers campus safety and security services like 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, and controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc). Of the students at Plymouth State University, 30 percent have cars on campus. Alcohol is permitted for students of legal age at Plymouth State University.
| Students who have cars on campus | 30% |
| Health insurance offered | No |
| Students required to own/lease a computer | No |
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Paying for School
At Plymouth State University, 68.5 percent of full-time undergraduates receive some kind of need-based financial aid and the average need-based scholarship or grant award is $5,794.
Paying for college doesn't have to be difficult or devastating. Go to the Paying for College knowledge center to get advice on raising cash and reducing costs.
| In-state tuition and fees | $12,560 (2012-13) |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $19,460 (2012-13) |
| Room and board | $9,440 (2012-13) |
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* Overview details based on 2011 data
