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Plymouth, New Hampshire

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Chances of getting into Plymouth State University

Acceptance Rate

Admitted 
92%
Admission Difficulty for Plymouth State University
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Unavailable 
Applicant Competition Very Low 
How hard is it to get into Plymouth and can I get accepted?

The acceptance rate at Plymouth is 92%.  It ranks #10 in New Hampshire for lowest rate of acceptance. Plymouth State University is an easy school to get into with a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission requirements. Last year, 6,285 out of 6,856 applicants were admitted.

Plymouth State University typically accepts and attracts "B" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.08. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the lower half of their high school class. 15% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

The Plymouth application fee is $50 and applications are due by Apr 1.

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required or recommended by Plymouth State University.

Plymouth SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 
Not Reported
Applicants Submitting SAT 
-
SAT Scores for Plymouth State University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th N/A
SAT Math 25th N/A
SAT Composite 25th N/A
SAT Scores for Plymouth State University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th N/A
SAT Math 75th N/A
SAT Composite 75th N/A
Average SAT Score N/A
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Plymouth ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 
Not Reported
Applicants Submitting ACT 
-
ACT Scores for Plymouth State University
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th N/A
ACT Math 25th N/A
ACT Composite 25th N/A
ACT Scores for Plymouth State University
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th N/A
ACT Math 75th N/A
ACT Composite 75th N/A
Average ACT Score N/A
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Plymouth GPA

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 
3.08
Typical High School Grades 
B

What GPA do you need to get into Plymouth State University?

Applicants need about average high school grades to get into Plymouth. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Plymouth State University was 3.08 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #9 in New Hampshire for highest average GPA. If your high school grades are above the average 3.08 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as Plymouth accepts 92% of all applicants.

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High School GPA's for admitted Plymouth State University students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 3.96% Good
3.75 to 3.99 4.6% Good
3.50 to 3.74 9.53% Good
3.25 to 3.49 16.06% Avg +
3.00 to 3.24 16.92% Avg -
2.50 to 2.99 27.41% Avg -
2.00 to 2.49 17.77% Reach
1.00 to 1.99 3.64% Reach
less than 1.00 3.64% Reach

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

High School Class Rank

53% of Plymouth State University freshman were in the lower half of their high school graduating class.

High School Class Rank for admitted Plymouth State University students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 4%
Top 25% of class 17%
Top 50% of class 47%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

Plymouth State University admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 3,532 3,324 6,856
Accepted 3,337 2,948 6,285
Acceptance Rate 94% 89% 92%
Enrolled 446 490 936
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 13% 17% 15%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Fall 2023 Application Deadline

Applications are Due
Apr 1, 2023
Days left to Apply
9

Applicants have 9 days left until the Fall 2023 term applications are due on Apr 1, 2023.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Plymouth State University is $50.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Plymouth State University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Plymouth State University Application Requirements
Test Scores Neither required nor recommended
High School GPA Required
High School Class Rank Neither required nor recommended
Completion of College Preparatory Program Required
Recommendations Considered but not required
Demonstration of Competencies Neither required nor recommended

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Plymouth State University
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No
Other Colleges to Consider 

Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=183080 IPEDS survey data for Plymouth State University.

FAQs

What is my chance of getting into Plymouth State University?

92% of those who apply are granted admission to Plymouth. Admission competition is and the college has unavailable admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.