- Acceptance rate: 88% for fall 2024
- Average high school GPA: 3.21, as reported by the college for 2024–25
- Average net price: $20,280 a year (2022–23)
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A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Plymouth State University reviews each application.
Plymouth State University average GPA
Plymouth State University reported an average high school GPA of 3.21 for its first-year students who submitted one (87% did), in its 2024–25 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether it's weighted or unweighted.
How their high school GPAs were spread:
| High school GPA | Share of first-year students |
|---|---|
| 4.0 | |
| 3.75–3.99 | |
| 3.50–3.74 | |
| 3.25–3.49 | |
| 3.00–3.24 | |
| 2.50–2.99 | |
| 2.00–2.49 | |
| 1.00–1.99 |
An average, not a cutoffColleges calculate GPA in different ways, so these figures can't be compared directly with your own GPA.
Plymouth State University acceptance rate
Plymouth State University admitted 6,021 of 6,878 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 88%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Plymouth State University is a public 4-year university in Plymouth, New Hampshire, with 3,182 undergraduates.
Admission requirements
What Plymouth State University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Required |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Considered if submitted |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Not considered |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
Plymouth State University didn't report SAT or ACT scores for its fall 2024 first-year students.
AP credit
Plymouth State University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $20,280 a year at Plymouth State University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
How selective is Plymouth State University?
Not very selective: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Plymouth State University admitted 88% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What GPA does Plymouth State University look for?
Plymouth State University doesn't set a minimum GPA we could verify. Its first-year students averaged 3.21, as reported by the college in its 2024–25 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether that average is weighted or unweighted.
What GPA did Plymouth State University's first-year students have?
38% of Plymouth State University's first-year students who submitted a high school GPA had 3.50 or higher, and the largest group (20%) had 2.50–2.99, as the college reported in its 2024–25 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether these GPAs are weighted or unweighted.
Can I get into Plymouth State University with a 3.0 GPA?
It would be within the usual range there: 34% of Plymouth State University's first-year students who submitted a GPA had one below 3.0, as the college reported in its 2024–25 Common Data Set, and it admitted 88% of applicants for fall 2024. Colleges calculate GPA in different ways, so compare on the same scale and look at your courses and test scores too.
What is Plymouth State University's acceptance rate?
Plymouth State University's acceptance rate was 88% for fall 2024: it admitted 6,021 of 6,878 first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
How important is GPA for getting into Plymouth State University?
A lot: Plymouth State University requires high school GPA, high school record and college preparatory program. It considers recommendations, essay or personal statement, work experience and legacy status if you send them. It doesn't consider high school class rank, test scores, other tests and demonstration of competencies. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Do you need SAT or ACT scores to apply to Plymouth State University?
Check Plymouth State University's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Plymouth State University didn't consider SAT or ACT scores, even if you sent them (test blind), it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024).
Does it matter at Plymouth State University if a parent went there?
Yes. Plymouth State University considers whether a parent or other relative attended, though it isn't required, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
How much does Plymouth State University cost after financial aid?
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $20,280 a year at Plymouth State University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does Plymouth State University give credit for AP exams?
Yes. Plymouth State University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Before you apply, check Plymouth State University's official website: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Plymouth State UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- Plymouth State University Common Data Set 2024–25Plymouth State University: average high school GPA of first-year students and how their GPAs were spread.
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