Plymouth State University

www.plymouth.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$11,870

2023 Average Net Price

$20,280

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

91%

7,421 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

3,839

89.8% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

47.4%

525 Graduates

About

Plymouth State University is a higher education institution located in Grafton County, NH. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Plymouth State University were General Business (86 degrees awarded), Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (56 degrees), and Elementary Education & Teaching (48 degrees).

In 2023, 1,055 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Plymouth State University. 57.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 42.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (865 degrees), 18.4 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (47 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Plymouth State University is $11,870, which is $−12,705 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Plymouth State University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 1,533 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Plymouth State University is $11,870, which is $12,705 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $20,280.

In 2023, 92% of undergraduate students attending Plymouth State University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 73% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$11,870

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Plymouth State University was $11,870. The cost of tuition at Plymouth State University is $−12,705 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Plymouth State University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$20,280

2023 Value

0.202%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Plymouth State University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $20,280. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Plymouth State University grew by 0.202%.

This chart compares the average net price of Plymouth State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$11,810

Room and Board

$1,330

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Plymouth State University was of $11,810 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 1.99% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,330. The cost of books and supplies increased by 3.91% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Plymouth State University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

92%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

73%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

92% of undergraduate students at Plymouth State University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 1.1% with respect to 2022, when 91% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Plymouth State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Plymouth State University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 1533 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Plymouth State University received 7,421 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 25.4% annual growth. Out of those 7,421 applicants, 6,755 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 91% acceptance rate.

There were 3,839 students enrolled at Plymouth State University in 2023.

Plymouth State University has an overall enrollment yield of 14.6%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

91%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

6,755

Accepted Out of 7,421

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Plymouth State University was 91% (6,755 admissions from 7,421 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 97.5%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 25.4%, while admissions grew by 17%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Plymouth State University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

N/A% of enrolled first-time students at Plymouth State University in false submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Plymouth State University had a total enrollment of 3,839 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Plymouth State University is 3,446 students and the part-time enrollment is 393. This means that 89.8% of students enrolled at Plymouth State University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Plymouth State University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 79.4% White, 5.68% Two or More Races, 5.18% Hispanic or Latino, 1.8% Black or African American, 1.35% Asian, and 0.26% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Plymouth State University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (40.7%), followed by White Female (39.1%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (2.57%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (50.9%), followed by White Male (24.4%) and Two or More Races Female (2.99%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

89.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Plymouth State University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,839 students. The full-time enrollment at Plymouth State University is 3,446 and the part-time enrollment is 393. This means that 89.8% of students enrolled at Plymouth State University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Plymouth State University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

71%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Plymouth State University was 71%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), Plymouth State University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Plymouth State University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
3,049 enrolled students
Two or More Races
218 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
199 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Plymouth State University is 79.4% White, 5.68% Two or More Races, 5.18% Hispanic or Latino, 1.8% Black or African American, 1.35% Asian, and 0.26% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 183 students (4.77%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 159 more women than men received degrees from Plymouth State University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Plymouth State University is white (865 degrees awarded). There were 18.4 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (47 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Plymouth State University is General Business (86 degrees awarded), followed by Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (56 degrees) and Elementary Education & Teaching (48 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Plymouth State University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (88 degrees awarded), Natural Resources & Conservation (22 degrees), and Education (194 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Plymouth State University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,506,702 people), Secondary school teachers (514,222 people), Education administrators (266,391 people), Other managers (223,055 people), and Special education teachers (202,288 people).

The most specialized majors at Plymouth State University in 2023 are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (88 degrees awarded), Natural Resources & Conservation (22 degrees), Education (194 degrees), Physical Sciences (21 degrees), and Protective Services (56 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Plymouth State University are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Plymouth State University are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (88 degrees awarded), Natural Resources & Conservation (22 degrees), Education (194 degrees), Physical Sciences (21 degrees), and Protective Services (56 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Plymouth State University are Elementary & secondary schools (5,586,329 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,275,256 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,452,532 people), Computer Systems Design (2,343,824 people), and Construction (1,303,670 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Plymouth State University.

Most Common (2023)

General Business
86 degrees awarded
Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
56 degrees awarded
Elementary Education & Teaching
48 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Plymouth State University was General Business with 86 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Plymouth State University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

448

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

607

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 448 degrees were awarded to men at Plymouth State University, which is 0.738 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (607).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Plymouth State University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 57 degrees were awarded to men at Plymouth State University in General Business, which is 1.97 times more than the 29 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 40 degrees were awarded to men at Plymouth State University in Elementary Education & Teaching, which is 5 times more than the 8 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

46%

100% Completion Time

53%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 46% of students graduating from Plymouth State University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 53% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 54% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Female

Highest Graduation Rate (54.4%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Plymouth State University is Female and White (54.4% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 4.76% of graduates (25 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
865 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
47 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
30 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Plymouth State University is white (865 degrees awarded). There were 18.4 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (47 degrees).

5.02% of degree recipients (53 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
516 degrees awarded
White Male
349 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
24 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Plymouth State University is white female (516 degrees awarded). There were 1.48 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (349 degrees).

Operations

Plymouth State University has an endowment valued at nearly $37.7M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 3.6M (9.56%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, Plymouth State University had a total salary expenditure of 95.9M. Plymouth State University employs 56 Professors, 45 Associate professors and 35 Lecturers. Most academics at Plymouth State University are Male Professor (28), Female Professor (28), and Female Associate professor (25).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Plymouth State University are: Office and Administrative Support, with 49 employees, Management, with 39 employees, and Service with 36 employees.

Endowment

$37.7M

2023 Endowment

5.76%

growth from 2022

Plymouth State University has an endowment valued at about $37.7M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Plymouth State University grew 5.76% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $12.1M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Plymouth State University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$37M

2023 Salaries

2.67%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Plymouth State University paid a median of $37M in salaries, which represents 38.6% of their overall expenditure ($95.9M) and a 2.67% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 5.86% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 13.2% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$14.1M

Instructional Salaries

166

Number of Employees

In 2023, Plymouth State University paid a total of $14.1M to 166 employees working as instructors, which represents 38% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

56 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

49 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Plymouth State University were Professor with 56 employees, Associate professor with 45 employees, and Lecturer with 35 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Plymouth State University were Office and Administrative Support with 49 employees, Management with 39 employees, and Service with 36 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Professor
Female Professor
Female Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Plymouth State University was Male Professor with 28 employees, Female Professor with 28 employees, and Female Associate professor with 25 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Plymouth State University.

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