2024 Comprehensive Report on Rankings, Costs, Graduation Rate and More

$20,145

Net Price

92%

Admitted

15%

Enrolled

53%

Graduation Rate

18/1

Student / Faculty

University Detail

Plymouth State University

is a public, four or more years institution with a total student enrollment of 4,224. In 2021, there were 79 psychology and social work graduates. This institution ranks #8 in New Hampshire and ranks #1135 in the U.S. for schools that offer psychology degree programs.

Psychology Degrees Offered

Bachelor, Master

Psychology Graduates

79

Total Enrollment

4,224

Type

Public, Four or more years

Institution Accreditation

New England Commission of Higher Education

Ranking for Plymouth State University

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#8

New Hampshire Rank

Combining ranking factors for 12 schools that offer psychology degrees in New Hampshire, Plymouth State University ranks #8.

#1135

U.S. Rank

Combining ranking factors for 1,438 schools that offer psychology degrees in the U.S., Plymouth State University ranks #1135.

Psychology Programs Offered

For psychology degrees, Plymouth State University offers General Psychology and Social Work at the bachelor level. At the master level, the university offers Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling.

In the table below, see the programs offered and the number of graduates in each program.

Psychology Graduates in 2021BSMA
General Psychology42
Marriage and Family Therapy2
Mental Health Counseling17
Social Work18
Total Graduates6019
US Department of Education

Admission, Enrollment, Graduation

In the fall of 2021, 6,856 students applied to the Plymouth State University. The university admitted 92% and 15% of those who were admitted also enrolled.

By comparison, the average number of applicants for New Hampshire universities is 9,579. On average, all New Hampshire institutions admit 81% and 23% of those who were admitted end up enrolling into the institution.

The percentage of Plymouth State University students who return after their first year to begin their second year is 64%. Compared to all New Hampshire four or more years colleges, the percentage is 73%.

The overall graduation rate for Plymouth State University is 53%, compared to 56% for all New Hampshire universities.

  • Credits Accepted: Dual enrollment, Advanced placement (AP) credits

Compare PSU to New Hampshire Four or more years Colleges
Offering Psychology Degrees

Compare admission, acceptance, retention and graduation rates of Plymouth State University to the average of all New Hampshire four or more years schools that offer psychology degrees.

Why it Matters

Compare Admission and Enrollment

Low admission rates and high enrollment rates denote not only how selective a school is, but also how in-demand the school is. High graduation rates show the overall success of an institution.

PSU

6,856

Applicants

92%

Percent Admitted

15%

Percent Enrolled

64%

1st Time Student Retention Rate

53%

Graduation Rate

NH Colleges

9,579

Applicants

81%

Percent Admitted

23%

Percent Enrolled

73%

1st Time Student Retention Rate

56%

Graduation Rate

Student & Faculty Information

In the fall of 2021, there were 161 or 47% full-time instructional or research faculty members of all faculty and there were 184 or 53% part-time faculty members employed at Plymouth State University. The number of full-time instructional faculty was 161 or 47%.

Part-time teachers are paid less and cost less, so any organization with a disproportionate number of part-time teachers can invest money in more important areas. However, as part-time teachers, participants can work full-time in their profession and bring experience to the classroom.

Why it Matters

Compare Faculty Numbers

Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional percentages indicate that institutions focus their investments in areas that matter most to students.

PSU

18 / 1

Student Faculty Ratio

47%

Percent Full-Time

53%

Percent Part-Time

47%

Percent Full-Time Instructional

NH Colleges

14 / 1

Student Faculty Ratio

36%

Percent Full-Time

64%

Percent Part-Time

36%

Percent Full-Time Instructional

Tuition and Student Expenses

For the 2021-2022 academic year at Plymouth State University the average cost of undergraduate tuition is $11,870, and the average cost for books and supplies is $1,280.

For graduate students, the average cost for tuition is $11,160 and the average cost for graduate fees is $900.

In the table below, find the average total expenses to attend Plymouth State University in 2021-2022 including tuition, room, board and living expenses for both undergraduate and graduate students.

Note that the average total expenses do not include financial aid, grants, loans or scholarships. You can find the average financial aid and net price data in the sections below.

Expenses for Plymouth State University2021-2022
On Campus Room & Board$11,580
On-Campus Living Expenses$2,452
Total Living Expenses$14,032
Tuition for In-State, Undergraduate$11,870
Books and Supplies, Undergraduate$1,280
Total Undergraduate Expenses$27,182
In-State, Graduate Tuition$11,160
In-State, Graduate Fees$900
Total Graduate Expenses$12,060
US Department of Education

Net Price

Average Net Price

The average net price to attend Plymouth State University is $20,145. Average net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board, living costs, books, supplies together and then subtracting the average financial (grants, scholarships and loans) for federal financial aid recipients.

In other words, the average net price is the average amount students pay to attend this university for one year.

Average net price is calculated from the most recent data supplied by each institution to the US Department of Education and is found by subtracting the average amount of federal, state/local government, or institutional grant or scholarship aid from the total cost of attendance. The total cost of attendance is the sum of published tuition and required fees (lower of in-district or in-state), books and supplies, and the weighted average for room and board and other expenses.

Net Price by Family Income

Depending on the federal, state, or institutional grant aid available, the table below shows the average amount students pay to attend Plymouth State University presented by family income bracket.

Students may pay more or less depending on their individual circumstances; however, these are the average costs as tracked by the university and reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Average Net Price by Income2020-20212021-2022
$0 – $30,000$15,711$15,786
$30,001 – $48,000$17,329$16,740
$48,001 – $75,000$19,427$17,995
$75,001 – $110,000$22,600$22,230
$110,001 and more$24,003$24,077
US Department of Education

Compare Plymouth State University to all New Hampshire universitas that offer psychology degrees for the cost to attend, average financial aid, percent of students receiving aid and the average net price to attend.

For program ranking, we see a lower overall cost of tuition and cost of living expenses minus the average financial aid a student may receive as the ranking factor student may want to consider.

Why it Matters

Compare Average Cost to Attend and Net Price

Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional professors indicates to us institutions that focus their investments in areas that matter most: the education of students by the best instructors possible.

PSU

$27,182

Cost to Attend

$10,207

Average Financial Aid

99%

Percent Receiving Aid

$20,145

Net Price

NH Colleges

$41,363

Cost to Attend

$16,112

Average Financial Aid

88%

Percent Receiving Aid

$21,733

Average Net Price

Financial Aid

The number of beginning students who enter postsecondary education for the first time and receive financial aid is 1,064 or 99%.

The number of undergraduate students who receive a grant or scholarship is 3,430 and the average amount of their grant or scholarship is $10,207.

All Undergraduate Students

Type of Aid# Receiving AidAverage Aid Received
Grant or Scholarship Aid3,430$10,207
Pell Grants1,089$4,544
Federal Student Loans2,781$6,323
US Department of Education

Below, compare the financial aid students receive at the Plymouth State University to all schools across the United States that offer psychology degrees.

We see higher percentages of those receiving aid and the percent that aid covers the net price of education as an indicator of the strength of the institution.

Why it Matters

Compare Financial Aid

Financial Aid can make the difference between being able to afford college or being priced out of college. Many students may find college far more affordable than they could imagine, when accounting for the various kinds of financial aid available.

PSU

3,430

Grant or Scholarship Aid

47%

Grants or Scholarships

1,089

Number of Pell Grants

15%

Pell Grants

2,781

Federal Student Loans

38%

Federal Student Loans

NH Colleges

5,583

Grant or Scholarship Aid

36%

Grants or Scholarships

3,936

Number of Pell Grants

25%

Pell Grants

6,004

Federal Student Loans

39%

Federal Student Loans

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