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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New Hampshire Rank
Combining ranking factors for 12 schools that offer psychology degrees in New Hampshire, Plymouth State University ranks #8.
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 2021 | BS | MA |
General Psychology | 42 | – |
Marriage and Family Therapy | – | 2 |
Mental Health Counseling | – | 17 |
Social Work | 18 | – |
Total Graduates | 60 | 19 |
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.
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 University | 2021-2022 |
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 |
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 Income | 2020-2021 | 2021-2022 |
$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 |
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 Aid | Average Aid Received |
---|---|---|
Grant or Scholarship Aid | 3,430 | $10,207 |
Pell Grants | 1,089 | $4,544 |
Federal Student Loans | 2,781 | $6,323 |
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
See Additional Psychology Schools for New Hampshire.