Plymouth State University
Plymouth State University is one of the six public 4-year colleges in New Hampshire. The campus is located in Plymouth town.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 5,046 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 1,110 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 755 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 68%). Every year 54% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Plymouth's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $11,300, and fees were $2,470. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $19,760 and $2,470 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleRemote Town |
| Number of Students5,046 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio17:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level4-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate68% |
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40 miles away |
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Vermont Technical College
47 miles away |
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Vermont Technical College - Bennington Campus
47 miles away |
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University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
57 miles away |
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Keene State College
65 miles away |
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Harmony Health Care Institute
67 miles away |
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Purdue University Global-Lewiston
69 miles away |
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University of Southern Maine
71 miles away |
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Castleton University
75 miles away |
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Vermont Technical College - Brattleboro Campus
76 miles away |
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offers 1 nursing programs |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education 12/01/1955 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 10/10/2013 - Current |
Admission
79%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Required |
| Secondary school rank Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Required |
| Recommendations Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Neither required nor recommended |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
| Undergrads | $50 |
| Graduates | $75 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $471/credit | |
| In State Students | $471/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $823/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $552/credit | |
| In State Students | $552/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $631/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $21,195 | $21,195 | $37,035 |
| ADN | 70 | $32,970 | $32,970 | $57,610 |
| BSN | 125 | $58,875 | $58,875 | $102,875 |
| FNP | 50 | $27,600 | $27,600 | $31,550 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 99% of Plymouth State University's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 31% | $4,005 |
| Other Federal Grant | 23% | $499 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 8% | $898 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 98% | $5,169 |
| Federal Student Loans | 81% | $5,524 |
| Private Loans | 20% | $12,957 |
$22,028
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$17,864 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$19,553 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$21,425 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$23,546 |
| Over $110,000$24,264 |
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Student Population
4,148
Undergrads
898
Graduates
2,684
Women
2,362
Men
86%
Full-time
14%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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White |
82% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
8% |
|
Hispanic |
2% |
|
Black/African American |
2% |
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Two or more races |
2% |
|
Non-resident alien |
2% |
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Asian |
2% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and New Hampshire state board of nursing.
