Resources › For Students and Parents Plymouth State University Admissions SAT Scores, Acceptance Rate, Financial Aid, Graduation Rate & More Share Flipboard Email Print Plymouth State University. Paul Gillin / Flickr For Students and Parents College Admissions College Profiles College Admissions Process College Rankings Choosing A College Application Tips Essay Samples & Tips Testing Graphs College Financial Aid Extracurricular Activities Advanced Placement Homework Help Private School Test Prep College Life Graduate School Business School Law School Distance Learning View More By Allen Grove College Admissions Expert Ph.D., English, University of Pennsylvania M.A., English, University of Pennsylvania B.S., Materials Science & Engineering and Literature, MIT Dr. Allen Grove is an Alfred University English professor and a college admissions expert with 20 years of experience helping students transition to college. our editorial process Facebook Facebook Twitter Twitter Allen Grove Updated November 04, 2017 Plymouth State University Admissions Overview: Plymouth State University accepts the majority of applicants each year--in 2016, the school admitted around three-quarters of those who applied. Students can use the school's application, or the Common Application, to apply. Additionally, applicants will need to submit high school transcripts. The school is test-optional, so applicants are not required to submit scores from the SAT or ACT. Admissions Data (2016): Plymouth State University Acceptance Rate: 79%Test Scores -- 25th / 75th PercentileSAT Critical Reading: - / -SAT Math: - / -SAT Writing: - / -What these SAT numbers meanNew Hampshire colleges SAT comparisonACT Composite: - / -ACT English: - / -ACT Math: - / -What these ACT numbers meanNew Hampshire colleges ACT comparison Plymouth State University Description: Plymouth State University is a comprehensive public university located on a 170-acre campus in Plymouth, New Hampshire. Founded in 1871 as a school for training teachers, the university now offers 48 undergraduate majors, 65 minors, and six master's degree programs. Business, education, and criminal justice are most popular at the bachelor's degree level. Academics are supported by a 17 to 1 student / faculty ratio. Lovers of outdoor activities such as skiing, hiking, climbing, mountain biking, and kayaking will appreciate the school's location on the southern edge of the White Mountain National Forest. Concord is less than 45 minutes to the south, and Boston is less than two hours away when traffic permits. In athletics, the Plymouth State Panthers compete in the NCAA Division III Little East Conference for most sports. The university fields 10 women's and 8 men's intercollegiate sports. Enrollment (2016): Total Enrollment: 5,049 (4,124 undergraduates)Gender Breakdown: 50% Male / 50% Female95% Full-time Costs (2016 - 17): Tuition and Fees: $13,472 (in-state); $21,732 (out-of-state)Books: $1,337 (why so much?)Room and Board: $11,008Other Expenses: $2,245Total Cost: $28,062 (in-state); $36,322 (out-of-state) Plymouth State University Financial Aid (2015 - 16): Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 99%Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of AidGrants: 99%Loans: 82%Average Amount of AidGrants: $7,091Loans: $8,851 Academic Programs: Most Popular Majors: Business Administration, Communication Studies, Criminal Justice, Elementary Education, English, Marketing, Physical Education Graduation and Retention Rates: First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 70%4-Year Graduation Rate: 43%6-Year Graduation Rate: 55% Intercollegiate Athletic Programs: Men's Sports: Football, Hockey, Lacrosse, Skiing, Basketball, Cross Country, WrestlingWomen's Sports: Skiing, Tennis, Volleyball, Basketball, Cross Country, Field Hockey Data Source: National Center for Educational Statistics If You Like Plymouth State University, You May Also Like These Schools: Franklin Pierce University: Profile Bridgewater State University: Profile Endicott College: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT GraphUMass - Amherst: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT GraphUniversity of Vermont: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT GraphFramingham State University: Profile University of Maine: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT GraphUniversity of Rhode Island: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT GraphKeene State College: Profile Salem State University: Profile Suffolk University: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT GraphRoger Williams University: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT Graph