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Plymouth State University
Plymouth State University admits nearly everyone — 87.5% of applicants. A feature, not a flaw: the page below asks whether Plymouth State University is worth attending, not whether you'll get in.
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Plymouth State University anchors the college town of Plymouth, NH, where the public campus and town largely share a footprint.
Its highest-earning path is Computer Science, where graduates median $96,494 four years out. Faculty pay averages $112,080 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 3,153 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 68.5% of first-years come back for a second year.
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Admissions
Plymouth State University does not use test scores in admissions at all: the 87.5% who got into Plymouth State University did it on GPA, coursework and application alone. No score range exists to publish.
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Plymouth State University received 7,421 applications and admitted 6,755 (91%), with 985 enrolling.
How Plymouth State University compares
| Plymouth State University | New Hampshire median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 87.5% | 87.5% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $14,626 | $19,202 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $57,304 | $54,368 | $53,781 |
Ten years after enrolling, the median Plymouth State University student earns $57,304 — 5% above the New Hampshire median of $54,368 for college-goers.
Cost, size & completion
As a public university, Plymouth State University prices by residency: $14,626 in-state versus $25,566 out-of-state — a $10,940 gap that makes state lines part of the decision.
Plymouth State University enrolls 3,153 undergraduates — mid-sized, with the trade-offs Plymouth State University's scale implies: more programs than a small college, more anonymity too.
52% graduate within six years. Roughly 48% don't — ask a Plymouth State University tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at Plymouth State University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Computer Science | $96,494 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $85,709 |
| Marketing | $76,631 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $74,912 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $72,824 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $69,367 |
| Business/Commerce, General | $67,069 |
| Biology, General | $63,159 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $59,937 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $55,773 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $55,452 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $55,156 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $54,740 |
| Public Health | $52,870 |
| Social Work | $52,587 |
| Psychology, General | $50,968 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $49,154 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $48,229 |
| English Language and Literature, General | $45,019 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $44,048 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $35,646 |
Median earnings for these 21 Plymouth State University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $57,304 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 24 additional Plymouth State University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Plymouth State University?
Plymouth State University doesn't look at test scores; its 87.5% admission rate turned on transcripts, coursework rigor and the application itself.
What is Plymouth State University's acceptance rate?
91% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 6,755 admitted from 7,421 applicants.
How much does Plymouth State University cost?
In-state tuition is $14,626; out-of-state students pay $25,566. Fees, housing and aid move the real total in both directions.
What do Plymouth State University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $57,304 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in New Hampshire
- Keene State College — 90.3% admitted
- University of New Hampshire-Main Campus — 88.2% admitted
- Southern New Hampshire University — 99.5% admitted
- New England College — 92.1% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.