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Plymouth State University is a regional, comprehensive university located in Plymouth, New Hampshire. It is a part of the University System of New Hampshire. It was established as Plymouth Normal School in 1871 and now enrolls more than 4,000 undergraduate and 1,000 graduate students every semester. The university comprises of more than 15 academic departments. It offers a wide variety of degrees and programs.
Plymouth State's athletic teams are nicknamed the Panthers and compete in the NCAA Division III's Little East Conference. The men's Rugby team won the Division III national championship in 2008. PSU's campus is home to several student clubs and organizations.
Plymouth State is found in Plymouth, NH. Plymouth is a self-contained town. The school is a public institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Post-Master's certificate at Plymouth State.
The school is known for its programs in education and teaching.
Admission to Plymouth State is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in. Three quarters of students in 2007 had SAT verbal scores of at least 420. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 430 and 530.
Plymouth State has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
Students numbered 6,501 in 2007 at Plymouth State. A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older.
Plymouth State offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Little East Conference and Other.
More complete details are provided below.
Plymouth State University
17 High Street
Plymouth, NH 03264-1595
General Phone: (603) 535-5000
http://www.plymouth.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 421 | elementary school teaching, teacher ed, educational administration, teacher education, secondary teaching, early childhood education, school counseling, educational supervision, ... |
| Business And Management | 194 | business management, business, marketing, accounting, finance |
| Liberal Arts | 107 | English, social services, history, interdisciplinary studies, social studies, political science, geography, Spanish language, ... |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 52 | health and physical education, recreation and leisure studies, athletic trainer, parks and recreation studies |
| Science | 41 | atmospheric sciences, environmental biology, biology, biotechnology, chemistry |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 32 | criminal justice and safety |
| Therapy And Counseling | 25 | psychology |
| Media | 25 | communication studies |
| Art Studies | 23 | art studies |
| Fine Arts | 17 | fine arts |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 15 | information technology, computer science |
| Architecture And Planning | 14 | urban planning |
| Family And Social Work | 13 | social work, public administration |
| Medical Administration | 11 | public health education |
| Mathematics | 8 | mathematics |
| Music | 8 | music |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 8 | drama |
| Religion And Philosophy | 3 | philosophy |
Number of programs and degrees for Plymouth State in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 686 | 48 |
| Master's degree | 249 | 16 |
| Post-master's certificate | 43 | 2 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 38 | 1 |
| Associate's degree | 1 | 1 |
In 2007, Plymouth State had a total enrollment of 6,501 students (5,056 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 56% |
| Women | 44% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 61% |
| Graduate | 39% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 86% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 11% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 26% |
| 20-21 | 25% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 7% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 10% |
| 50-64 | 9% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New Hampshire | 50% |
| Massachusetts | 27% |
| Connecticut | 8% |
| Vermont | 4% |
| Maine | 3% |
| Rhode Island | 3% |
| New York | 2% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 78 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
Plymouth State offers campus housing for 2,270 of its 5,056 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Plymouth, New Hampshire for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other New Hampshire Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 4,247 | 2,788 | 66% | 1,009 | 36% |
| Men | 2,376 | 1,484 | 62% | 566 | 38% |
| Women | 1,871 | 1,304 | 70% | 443 | 34% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 420 | 520 |
| SAT Math | 430 | 530 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 21 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 96% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 5% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 7,944 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 14,894 |
| Room and board | $ 8,020 |
| Room charge | $ 5,440 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,580 |
| Books and supplies | $ 910 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,235 |
Financial Aid:
Plymouth State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 259100)
Plymouth State has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 73 | 31 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 28 | 31 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 13 | 12 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 57 | $80,903 | 21 | $78,894 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 26 | $65,869 | 22 | $61,806 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 16 | $56,864 | 15 | $53,145 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 4 | $51,113 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 11 | $47,321 | 11 | $46,561 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 111 | $70,337 | 74 | $62,051 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Other |
| Basketball | Little East Conference |
| Baseball | Little East Conference |
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Finance, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Information Technology
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Health Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Reading Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Social Science Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas, Other
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Administration
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Applied Economics
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
General Studies
Geography
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Medieval and Renaissance Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Social Sciences, Other
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Public Health Education and Promotion
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Health and Physical Education, General
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies, Other
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biotechnology
Chemistry, General
Environmental Biology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Plymouth State Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) NCAA athletic conference member
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