Plymouth State University, NH
Public4-Year • Medium • Highly ResidentialMaster's College and UniversitySelective • Low Transfer-InMain Campus
Plymouth State University Rankings
Affordability56
Selectivity5
Retention23
Graduation10
Earnings28
Diversity15
1 ← Poor Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Plymouth State University
88%Bachelor’s
-Associate’s
12%Certificate
GradHighest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Architecture<1%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences2%
Business, Management, Marketing25%
Communication, Journalism3%
Computer and Information Sciences3%
Education13%
English Language and Literature3%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics<1%
Health Professions and Related Programs5%
History1%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting7%
Mathematics and Statistics1%
Multi-disciplinary Studies5%
Natural Resources and Conservation4%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies8%
Philosophy and Religious Studies<1%
Physical Sciences1%
Psychology3%
Public Administration and Social Service3%
Social Sciences4%
Visual and Performing Arts6%
Admissions
Getting into Plymouth State University
82%Admission Rate
485Median SAT Math
480Median SAT Reading
21Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)430–540
200 800
SAT Reading (25–75%)430–530
200 800
ACT Composite (25–75%)18–23
1 36
Cost
Cost of Attending Plymouth State University
$14KIn-State Tuition
$23KOut-of-State Tuition
$27KAverage Total Cost
$21KAverage Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | NH | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $17K | $18K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $17K | $19K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $21K | $20K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $23K | $22K | $19K |
| >$110K | $24K | $24K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Plymouth State University
75%Receive Federal Loans
$18KMedian Federal Debt
68%Repayment Rate
$280Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | NH | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 21% | 40% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 13% | 15% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 16% | 15% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 18% | 14% | 9% |
| >$110K | 32% | 20% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | NH | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $18K | $12K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $19K | $14K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $17K | $13K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $21K | $13K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $15K | $12K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $31K | $26K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $27K | $19K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $6K | $7K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $4K | $4K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | NH | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 65% | 55% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 68% | 58% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 79% | 64% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 81% | 69% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Plymouth State University
69%Retention Rate
-Transfer Rate
16%Withdrawal Rate
54%Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | NH | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 41% | 44% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 54% | 59% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 57% | 58% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | NH | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 50% | 49% | 53% |
| Black | 45% | 40% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 54% | 50% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46% | 33% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 75% | 37% | 40% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 100% | 52% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 53% | 71% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 50% | 46% | 44% |
| Other race | 50% | 40% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Plymouth State University
96%Employment Rate
$33KMedian Salary
$22K25 Pctl Salary
$45K75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | NH | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 96% | 90% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 94% | 88% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 95% | 88% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 93% | 87% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 93% | 87% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | NH | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $12K | $9K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $22K | $21K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $33K | $32K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $45K | $47K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $52K | $59K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | NH | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $33K | $32K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $37K | $35K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $42K | $37K | $35K |
Students
Students at Plymouth State University
4,135Undergraduates
85%Full-time Undergrads
19Avg Entry Age
837Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | NH | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 50% | 71% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 50% | 29% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | NH | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 2% | 2% | 4% |
| Black | 2% | 6% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 83% | 79% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3% | 5% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | <1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 1% | 1% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 2% | 3% |
| Other race | 6% | 6% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | NH | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 18% | 27% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 13% | 15% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 16% | 17% | 16% |
Location Map
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Colleges near Plymouth State University, NH
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