Plymouth State University Plymouth, NH

C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W Plymouth State University Plymouth, NH Plymouth State, founded in 1871, is a public, multipurpose college. Its 170-acre campus is located in Plymouth, 40 miles north of Concord. Web Site www.plymouth.edu/ Institution Type Public Coeducational Yes Undergraduate Students 4,125 Women 2,054 (49.8%) Men 2,071 (50.2%) Graduate Students 925 ADMISSION Entrance Difficulty Overall Admission Rate Early Action Offered Early Decision Offered Regular Admission Deadline Moderately difficult 79% of 6,864 applicants were admitted No No April 1 Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen Average GPA 2.95 SAT Math SAT Critical Reading SAT Writing ACT Composite Selection of Students Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered Academic GPA X Standardized Tests X Essay X Extracurricular Activities X MONEY MATTERS Cost of Attendance In-state: $28,062 Out-of-state: $36,322 Tuition and Fees In-state: $13,472 Out-of-state: $21,732 Room and Board $11,008 Average Percent of Need Met 58% Average Freshman Award $9,992 Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates $39,319

C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W - 2 ACADEMICS Academic Calendar System General Education/Core Curriculum Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates 188 Regular Class Size Semester Required 2-9 students: 16% of classes 10-19 students: 37% of classes 20-29 students: 36% of classes 30-39 students: 9% of classes 40-49 students: 1% of classes 50-99 students: 1% of classes CAMPUS LIFE Plymouth Population 6,990 Nearest Metropolitan Area Manchester Freshman Housing Guarantee Freshmen are guaranteed housing Students in College Housing 56% of all students Athletic Conferences NCAA Division III Mascot Panthers Sororities 3% of women participate Fraternities STUDENTS Ethnicity of Students from U.S. International Students First-Year Students Returning 70.0% Students Graduating Within 4 Years 43.1% Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly 0.5% American Indian/Alaskan Native 1.8% Asian 2.3% Black/African-American 1.3% Hispanic/Latino 1.5% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 83.9% White 8.5% Unknown 1.8% from 18 countries

C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N FRESHMAN ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Entrance Difficulty Moderately Difficult: More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted. High School Preparation Examinations High School Graduation High school diploma or equivalent is not required Exam Scores Due in Admissions Office High School Program College preparatory program is required SAT or ACT SAT Only High School Units Required or Recommended ACT Only Subject Required Units Recommended Units English 4 Mathematics 3 SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT SAT Subject Tests Only Science 3 Foreign Language 2 Social Studies 3 History Academic Electives SAT Essay Component Policy ACT Writing Test Policy Use of SAT/ACT Essay APPLYING FOR ADMISSION Admissions Office Address 17 High Street City, State, Zip Plymouth, NH 03264-1595 Phone (603) 535-2237 Fax (603) 535-2714 E-mail Early Admission Early Decision Offered Early Decision Deadline Early Decision Notification Early Action Offered Early Action Deadline Early Action Notification plymouthadmit@plymouth.edu No No Application Dates and Fees Regular Admission Deadline April 1 Application Fee $50 Application Fee Waiver Regular Admission Notification Accept Offer of Admission Waiting List Used Defer Admission Transfer Admission Available Rolling, notification begins November 1 May 1 No Student can defer admission Transfer applications accepted

C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N - 2 APPLYING FOR ADMISSION - continued Application Form Common Application Universal College Application Accepted Not accepted Electronic Application Available Other Application Requirements Interview Essay or Personal Statement Letters of Recommendation Other Financial Need Not Required Required for all freshmen 1 required for all freshmen Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process SELECTION OF STUDENTS Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered Rigor of Secondary School Record X Academic GPA X Standardized Tests X Class Rank X Recommendations X Essay X Interview X Level of Applicant's Interest X Extracurricular Activities X Volunteer Work X Particular Talent/Ability X Character/Personal Qualities X First Generation to Attend College X State Residency X Geographic Residence X Relation with Alumnus X Religious Affiliation/ Commitment X Ethnicity X Work Experience X

C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N - 3 PROFILE OF FALL ADMISSION Admission Rates Overall Admission Rate Women Men Students Enrolled Women Men Early Decision Admission Rate Early Action Admission Rate Students Offered Wait List Students Accepting Wait List Position Students Admitted From Wait List SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen SAT Math Score of 700-800 Score of 600-700 Score of 500-600 Score of 400-500 Score of 300-400 Score of 200-300 SAT Critical Reading Score of 700-800 Score of 600-700 Score of 500-600 Score of 400-500 Score of 300-400 Score of 200-300 SAT Writing Score of 700-800 Score of 600-700 Score of 500-600 Score of 400-500 Score of 300-400 Score of 200-300 79% of 6,864 applicants were admitted 83% of 3,625 applicants were admitted 74% of 3,239 applicants were admitted 1,285 (24%) of 5,407 admitted students enrolled 659 (22%) of 3,025 admitted students enrolled 626 (26%) of 2,382 admitted students enrolled Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale) Average GPA 2.95 3.75 and Above 6% 3.50-3.74 9% 3.25-3.49 11% 3.00-3.24 17% 2.50-2.99 39% 2.00-2.49 17% ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen ACT Composite Score of 30-36 Score of 24-29 Score of 18-23 Score of 12-17 Score of 6-11 Score of 5 or Below Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen High School Class Rank Top tenth: 5% Top quarter: 20% Top half: 54% National Merit Scholar Valedictorian Class President Student Gov. Officer

C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S TUITION AND EXPENSES Cost of Attendance In-state: $28,062 Out-of-state: $36,322 Tuition and Fees In-state: $13,472 Out-of-state: $21,732 Room and Board $11,008 Books and Supplies $1,337 Other Expenses $2,245 Payment Plans Installment plan APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID Financial Aid Office E-mail Web Site Net Price Calculator URL Financial Aid Web Site Net Price Calculator URL Application Process Application Deadline Priority deadline March 1 Award Notification Method for Awarding Institutional Aid On a rolling basis beginning November 30 Federal Methodology Forms Required FAFSA Code is 002591 Cost to File Free PROFILE OF 2016-17 FINANCIAL AID Freshmen Financial Aid Applicants Found to Have Need Received Financial Aid Need Fully Met Avg. Pct. of Need Met 58% Average Award $9,992 Need-Based Gift Need-Based Self-Help Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift 1,028 (80.8%) of freshmen 826 (80.4%) of applicants 824 (99.8%) of applicants with financial need 142 (17.2%) of aid recipients Received by 820 (99.5%) of aid recipients, average amount $7,112 Received by 763 (92.6%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,969 Received by 245 (29.7%) of aid recipients 291 (22.9%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $4,602 All Undergraduates Financial Aid Applicants Found to Have Need Received Financial Aid Need Fully Met Avg. Pct. of Need Met 58% Average Award $11,652 Need-Based Gift Need-Based Self-Help Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift 3,355 (84.6%) of undergraduates 2,743 (81.8%) of applicants 2,734 (99.7%) of applicants with financial need 471 (17.2%) of aid recipients Received by 2,503 (91.6%) of aid recipients, average amount $6,988 Received by 2,580 (94.4%) of aid recipients, average amount $5,567 Received by 514 (18.8%) of aid recipients 783 (19.8%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $4,352

C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S - 2 PROFILE OF 2016-17 FINANCIAL AID - continued Borrowing 2016 Graduates Who Took Out Loans 81% Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates $39,319 Parents Borrowing PLUS Loans Parents of Students Receiving Aid 14.0% Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid 2.0% FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS Loans Federal Loans State Loans Other Loans Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins loans Scholarships and Grants Need-Based Available Non-Need-Based Available Non-Need Awards Academic Interest/ Achievement Award Areas Number of Awards 2,733 Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Creative Arts/ Performance Award Areas Number of Awards 62 Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Achievements/ Activities Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Characteristics Award Areas Number of Awards 55 Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships Academic scholarships, Creative arts/performance scholarships, Special characteristics (minority, religious affiliation, other scholarships) Biological Sciences, Computer Science, Engineering/Technologies, Mathematics, Premedicine Creative Writing, Dance, Music, Theater/Drama Children of Faculty/Staff, International Students

C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S - 3 FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS - continued Employment Work-Study Programs Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment Federal work study available $2,273

C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S Academic Calendar System Summer Session General Catalog/Bulletin Semester Offered UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION Undergraduate Majors Accounting Anthropology Art History, Criticism and Conservation Art Teacher Education Art/Art Studies, General Athletic Training/Trainer Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General Biology/Biological Sciences, General Biotechnology Business Administration and Management, General Business/Commerce, General Chemistry, General City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning Computer Science Criminal Justice/Safety Studies Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General Early Childhood Education and Teaching Elementary Education and Teaching English Language and Literature, General Environmental Biology Environmental Studies Finance, General Fine/Studio Arts, General French Language and Literature Geography Graphic Design Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General History, General Humanities/Humanistic Studies Information Technology Marketing/Marketing Management, General Mathematics Teacher Education Mathematics, General Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other Music Teacher Education Music, General Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies, Other Philosophy Political Science and Government, General Psychology, General Public Administration Public Health Education and Promotion Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse Social Sciences, General Social Sciences, Other Social Work Sociology Spanish Language and Literature Speech Communication and Rhetoric Sport and Fitness Administration/Management Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other Tourism and Travel Services Management

C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 2 UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION - continued Most Popular Disciplines Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs Special Programs Study Abroad Online Degrees Business/marketing, Education, Parks and recreation, Homeland security, law enforcement, firefighting, and protective services None Student-designed major, Distance learning, Double major, Honors program, Independent study, Internships, Study abroad, Summer session Offered Some online degree programs CURRICULUM AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS General Education/Core Curriculum Computer Foreign Language Math/Science Required Not required Not required Required for all students ADVANCED PLACEMENT International Baccalaureate Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations Sophomore Standing Accepted Accepted for placement and credit Available through AP examinations

C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 3 FACULTY AND INSTRUCTION Full-Time Faculty 188 Part-Time Faculty 238 Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree 38% Regular Class Size Discussion Section/Lab Class Size 2-9 students: 16% of classes 10-19 students: 37% of classes 20-29 students: 36% of classes 30-39 students: 9% of classes 40-49 students: 1% of classes 50-99 students: 1% of classes 2-9 students: 25% of discussion sections/labs 10-19 students: 71% of discussion sections/labs 20-29 students: 4% of discussion sections/labs ACADEMIC RESOURCES Libraries Library Available on Campus Yes Holdings 501,982 Computing Computer Ownership Students not required to own/lease a computer Computers Available on Campus 600 Internet/E-mail Access ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES Remedial Instruction Tutoring Services for Learning Disabled Students Services for Physically Disabled Students Not Offered Available Available Hearing impaired services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access

C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 4 GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION Master's Degrees Offered Master of Arts in Teaching, Master of Science, Master of Business Administration, Master of Education, Master of Arts Master's Programs of Study Art Education Athletic Training and Sports Medicine Biological and Biomedical Sciences--General Business Administration and Management--General Clinical Psychology Counselor Education Cultural Studies Curriculum and Instruction Educational Leadership and Administration Educational Media/Instructional Technology Elementary Education English Education Environmental Management and Policy Foreign Languages Education Health Education Health Promotion Historic Preservation Mathematics Education Meteorology Music Education Physical Education Reading Education School Psychology Science Education Secondary Education Social Sciences Education Special Education

C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 5 GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION - continued Doctoral Degrees Offered Doctor of Education Doctoral Programs of Study Adult Education Higher Education

C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E LOCATION AND SETTING Plymouth Population 6,990 Nearest Metropolitan Area Environment Campus Size Weather Manchester Small town/city 170 acres Temperature 7.4 average low in January, 77.3 average high in September Rain 126 rainy days per year Getting Around Campus Map Nearest Airport Nearest Bus Station Nearest Train Station Map 115 mile(s) from campus in Boston Plymouth 115 mile(s) from campus in Boston HOUSING College Housing College offers housing to students Types of Housing Coed housing, cooperative housing, disabled student housing Students in College Housing 56% of all students Housing Requirements Freshmen and sophomores are required to live on campus Freshman Housing Guarantee Freshmen are guaranteed housing Students Living Off Campus/Commuting 44% Off-Campus Housing Assistance Assistance in locating off-campus housing is available SECURITY 24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices 24-Hour Security Patrols Late-Night Transport/Escort Services Electronically Operated Housing Entrances Other Available Available Available Available shuttle bus service, crime prevention programs, self-defense education PERSONAL SUPPORT SERVICES Health Service Personal Counseling Child Care Offered Offered Offered

C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E - 2 SPORTS AND RECREATION Intercollegiate Athletics Athletic Conferences NCAA Division III Mascot Panthers School Colors Green and white Intercollegiate Sports Offered WOMEN MEN Sport Offered Scholarships Given Offered Scholarships Given Baseball x Basketball x x Field Hockey x Football x Ice Hockey x x Lacrosse x x Skiing (Cross-Country) x x Skiing (Downhill) x x Soccer x x Softball x Swimming And Diving x Tennis x Volleyball x Wrestling x

C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E - 3 SPORTS AND RECREATION - continued Club Sports Women's Club Sports Men's Club Sports Recreational Sports Intramural Sports basketball, football, golf, soccer, softball, table tennis, volleyball, weight lifting STUDENT ACTIVITIES Activities and Organizations Sororities Fraternities ROTC choral groups, drama theatre, radio station, student newspaper, national sororities, pre medical professional society, student nurse association, marketing association of plymouth state, gaming club, programing activities in a campus environment 3% of women participate Army ROTC is offered off campus, Air Force ROTC offered off campus

C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - S T U D E N T S STUDENT BODY Coeducational All Undergraduates 4,125 Women 2,054 (49.8%) Men 2,071 (50.2%) Full-Time Undergraduates 3,935 Ethnicity of Students from U.S. International Students Average Age 20 All Graduate Students 925 Yes 0.5% American Indian/Alaskan Native 1.8% Asian 2.3% Black/African-American 1.3% Hispanic/Latino 1.5% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 83.9% White 8.5% Unknown 1.8% from 18 countries UNDERGRADUATE RETENTION AND GRADUATION First-Year Students Returning 70.0% Students Graduating Within 4 Years 43.1% Students Graduating Within 5 Years 52.5% Students Graduating Within 6 Years 54.0% AFTER GRADUATION Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months Average Starting Salary Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly Disciplines Pursued COLLEGEdata is a free service of 1st Financial Bank USA COLLEGEdata is a member of the National Association for College Admission Counseling and subscribes to the Statement of Principles of Good Practice. https://www.collegedata.com/ Copyright 2019