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PLYMOUTH STATE UNIVERSITY (Plymouth)

  • 17 High Street
  • Plymouth, NH 03264
  • OPEID College Code: 00259100
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  • General Phone: (603) 535-5000
  • President: Sara Jayne Steen
  • Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Highest Degree: Doctoral - Research
  • Local Area: Remote Town
  • Student Enrollment: 6,263
  • College Alias: Plymouth, Plymouth State
  • College Mascot: Panthers
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Plymouth State University - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Athletics
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
    Student Services
  • Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
    Special Learning Opportunities
  • Distance Learning Opportunities
  • Study Abroad Opportunities
  • Weekend / Evening Classes Available
  • Teaching K-12 Certification Offered
    • Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
  • ROTC
    • Army Air Force
Accreditation
  • New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education
    Facilities and Programs Offered
  • Library Available
    College Carnegie Classifications
  • Basic Classification
    • Masters Colleges and Universities (Larger Programs)
  • Undergraduate Classification
    • Balanced Arts & Sciences/Professions, Some Graduate Coexistence
  • Graduate Classification
    • Postbaccalaureate Professional (Education Dominant)
  • Undergraduate Profile Classification
    • Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Lower Transfer-In
  • Enrollment Classification
    • Very High Undergraduate
  • Size Classification
    • Medium Four-Year, Highly Residential
 
 
 
Plymouth State University Campus Map
Other Campus Locations
 
    Admission Fees Fall 2009
  • Undergraduate Application Fee: $40.00
  • Graduate Application Fee: $75.00
 
    College Credits Accepted
  • Dual Credit
  • AP Credit
    Applicant Considerations
  • High School or Secondary School GPA
    • Recommended
  • High School or Secondary School Rank
    • Recommended
  • High School or Secondary School Record
    • Required
  • College Preparatory Program Completion
    • Required
  • Recommendation Consideration
    • Required
  • Formal Demonstration of Competencies
    • Required
  • Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...)
    • Required
  • TOEFL
    • Required
 
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2009
 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants2,3301,9094,239
Number Granted Admission (%)1,510 (65%)1,447 (76%)2,957 (70%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)517 (34%)452 (31%)969 (33%)
 
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2009
 NumberPercent (%)
SAT ® Exam93597%
ACT ® Exam263%
 
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2009
 25th Percentile75th Percentile
SAT ® Critical Reading430530
SAT ® Math440530
SAT ® Writing--
 
ACT ® Composite1823
ACT ® English--
ACT ® Math--
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
 
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
 LoanFederal GrantState/Local GrantInstitutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving76%17%15%41%
Avg Amount Receiving$7,355$4,406$1,375$4,085
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200820072006
Default Rate (%)2.4%1.9%0.8%
Number in Default282012
Number in Repayment1,1501,0291,345
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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2009-102008-092007-08
Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
In-District Tuition and Fees$8,944$8,424$7,944
In-State Tuition and Fees$8,944$8,424$7,944
Out of State Tuition and Fees$17,114$16,274$15,494
Books and Supplies$1,178$1,150$950
 
Housing Expenses
On Campus
Room and Board$8,594$8,350$8,030
Other Expenses$2,072$1,976$1,696
 
Total Expenses
On Campus
In-District$20,788$19,900$18,620
In-State$20,788$19,900$18,620
Out of State$28,958$27,750$26,170
Off Campus
In-District$10,122$9,574$8,894
In-State$10,122$9,574$8,894
Out of State$18,292$17,424$16,444
Off Campus with Family
In-District$10,122$9,574$8,894
In-State$10,122$9,574$8,894
Out of State$18,292$17,424$16,444
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Note:
The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
 CertificateBachelorMasterDoctor
Architecture
Urban Planning-19--
 
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology-152-
Biotechnology-4--
Environmental Biology-6--
 
Business and Marketing Studies
Accounting-15--
Business Administration-5968-
Commerce-93--
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations, Other2---
Finance-14--
Finance and Financial Management Services, Other10---
Marketing-52--
Marketing Research2---
Organizational Behavior Studies9---
 
Communications and Journalism
Communication-37--
 
Computer and Information Sciences
Computer Science-8--
Information Technology-6--
 
Education
Art Teacher Education-79-
Counseling and Guidance Services--21-
Early Childhood Education-35--
Education Administration51-28-
Education, Other1---
Education, Teaching of Individuals with Emotional Disturbances2---
Educational, Instructional and Curriculum Supervision23---
Elementary Education-7938-
English and Language Arts Teacher Education--13-
Health Teacher Education--13-
Mathematics Teacher Education-7--
Music Teacher Education-8--
Reading Teacher Education--14-
Science Teacher Education--3-
Secondary Education--35-
Social Science Teacher Education----
Social Studies Teacher Education--5-
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Other28---
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels--68-
Teacher and Professional Development, Other-1--
 
English Language and Literature
English Language and Literature-40--
 
Foreign Languages and Literature
French Language and Literature-4--
Spanish Language and Literature-2--
 
Health and Clinical Professions
Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical Systems, Other5---
Athletic Training-125-
Health Care Administration5---
Public Health Education and Promotion-15--
 
History
History-11--
 
Interdisciplinary Studies
Biological and Physical Sciences--5-
Interdisciplinary Studies, Other-13--
Medieval and Renaissance Studies-1--
 
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Humanistic Studies-1--
 
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics-12--
 
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Philosophy-3--
 
Physical Sciences
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology-145-
Chemistry-2--
 
Psychology
Psychology-45--
 
Public Administration and Social Services
Public Administration-4--
Social Work-11--
 
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Health and Physical Education-46--
Parks and Recreation----
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies, Other-16--
 
Security and Protective Services
Criminal Justice-54--
 
Social Sciences
Applied Economics----
Geography-4--
Political Science-12--
Social Sciences-15--
Social Sciences, Other-13--
 
Visual and Performing Arts
Drama-11--
Fine Studio Arts-25--
Music-10--
Art Studies-24--
 
 
    Overall Student Enrollment
  • Total Student Enrollment: 6,263
    • Undergraduate: 4,279 Graduate: 1,984
    Student Gender
  • Total Student Gender
    • Male: 2,810 Female: 3,453
  • Undergraduate Gender
    • Male: 2,316 Female: 1,963
  • Graduate Gender
    • Male: 494 Female: 1,490
    Student Attendance
  • Total Student Attendance
    • Full-Time: 4,634 Part-Time: 1,629
  • Undergraduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 4,046 Part-Time: 233
  • Graduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 588 Part-Time: 1,396
Student Race Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien711%
American Indian200.3%
Black260.4%
Asian400.6%
Hispanic621%
White5,10481%
Unknown94015%
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 18370.6%
Ages 18-191,74928%
Ages 20-211,69727%
Ages 22-2466211%
Ages 25-293976%
Ages 30-343435%
Ages 35-392915%
Ages 40-495339%
Ages 50-655128%
Age Over 65160.3%
Age Unknown260.4%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees1,012521491
Faculty Status426195231
Tenured Faculty1281199
Graduate Assistants48-48
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service416186230
Primarily Instruction414184230
Primarily Research22-
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial47443
Other Professionals246115131
Technical and/or Paraprofessional303176127
Clerical And Secretarial1317358
Skilled Crafts25205
Service and/or Maintenance1296960
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$69,767 (182)$73,848 (108)$63,809 (74)
Professor$83,831 (73)$84,897 (54)$80,799 (19)
Associate Professor$67,561 (49)$69,180 (28)$65,403 (21)
Assistant Professor$57,768 (37)$59,554 (16)$56,407 (21)
Instructor$55,440 (1)- (-)$55,440 (1)
Lecturer$48,843 (22)$50,128 (10)$47,773 (12)
 
11/12 Month Contract
All Faculty$73,000 (2)- (-)$73,000 (2)
Assistant Professor$73,000 (2)- (-)$73,000 (2)
 
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$69,657 (184)$73,848 (108)$63,702 (76)
Professor$83,831 (73)$84,897 (54)$80,799 (19)
Associate Professor$67,561 (49)$69,180 (28)$65,403 (21)
Assistant Professor$57,868 (39)$59,554 (16)$56,696 (23)
Instructor$55,440 (1)- (-)$55,440 (1)
Lecturer$48,843 (22)$50,128 (10)$47,773 (12)
Overall Athletic Team Information
  • Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
 
Participants
All Athletes426257169
Unduplicated Athletes411254157
Baseball2424-
Basketball291712
Field Hockey19-19
Football8787-
Ice Hockey472819
Lacrosse583820
Skiing271215
Soccer512526
Softball16-16
Swimming and Diving15-15
Tennis13-13
Volleyball14-14
Wrestling2626-
 
Coaches Salaries
Head Coaches-$22,244$14,958
Assistant Coaches-$6,431$3,923
 
Coaches
All Coaches412219
Baseball22-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches11-
Basketball422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Field Hockey2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
Football88-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches77-
Ice Hockey422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Lacrosse422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Skiing422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Soccer422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Softball2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
Swimming and Diving2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
Tennis1-1
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches---
Volleyball2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
Wrestling22-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches11-
    Retention Rates
  • Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 77%
  • Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 50%
Graduation Rates
 (%) of Entering Class
Overall
All Students55%
 
By Gender
Male53%
Female58%
 
By Race
Non-Resident Alien-
American Indian100%
Black33%
Asian17%
Hispanic33%
White56%
Unknown59%
 
By Years Prior to Graduation
4 Years or Less34%
5 Years52%
6 Years55%
Crime Statistics
 2007-082006-07
Arrests
Residence Hall
Drug Related16-
Liquor Related59-
On Campus
Drug Related31-
Liquor Related111-
 
Criminal Offenses
Residence Hall
Forcible Rape11
Aggravated Assault3-
Burglary29
Arson11
On Campus
Forcible Rape11
Aggravated Assault3-
Burglary410
Vehicle Theft1-
Arson11
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