Plymouth State University

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Plymouth State University

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You will feel supported and at home at Plymouth State University, where we value everyone as individuals—not as numbers. Students enjoy in-person learning and are members of a safe, lively, and welcoming community, with faculty and staff who are committed to student success. In everything we do, you are our first priority. With over 80 student clubs and organizations and an educational model that provides the skills employers desire, the PSU experience enables you to grow into the very best version of “you.” Join us on campus to see for yourself!

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Academic Programs

Art & Design
Business
Communication
Education
Finance/Accounting
Health Science
Liberal Arts
Music
Nursing
Performing Arts
Robotics
Science
Social Science
Technology
Visual Arts

Student experience

Athletics
Co-op/Internship Opportunities
Disability Services
Greek Life
Intramural/Club Sports
LGBTQIA Services
Military/Veteran Services
On-Campus Housing
Study Abroad

Application information

Find out about requirements, fees, and deadlines

First-year

We’ve made applying to college as simple as possible and are here to support you every step of the way. We don’t use SAT or ACT scores for admission or scholarship consideration. With rolling admissions (meaning you can apply anytime between August 1 and April 1 and have the same likelihood of being accepted), do not hesitate to submit your application today! All you need are your high school transcripts and an essay. An academic letter of recommendation is optional.

Transfer

We’ve made transferring as simple as possible and our dedicated transfer admissions counselors will be your partners throughout the process. With rolling admissions (meaning you can apply anytime between August 1 and May 1 and have the same likelihood of being accepted), do not hesitate to submit your application today! All you need are your high school and college transcripts and an essay. An academic letter of recommendation is optional. Additionally, we don’t use SAT or ACT scores for admission or scholarship consideration.

Additional Information

Upon admission, Plymouth State offers generous merit-based scholarships, which are awarded based on the GPA at the time of admission. We do not use SAT or ACT scores to determine scholarship values.

One hundred percent of our students receive financial assistance.

We encourage applicants to submit their FAFSAs as early as possible. This allows PSU and other colleges to send their financial aid packages immediately when you are accepted. Plymouth State’s FAFSA code is 002591.

Visit us

”The moment I stepped out of my car, I knew Plymouth was the place for me.”– Erin, Class of 2024

See for yourself what makes PSU so special, including the unmatched natural beauty of our region, our classic campus setting, modern academic spaces, and friendly community. We invite you to visit and explore all that we have to offer! Plus., if you visit before December 4, 2023, you'll earn a $4,000 scholarship!

“I came here for the mountains and small-town vibes that remind me of my hometown. I stayed for the kindness, the support, the excitement, and the wild spirit of Plymouth State.”
Kasey Arnold, PSU Class of 2023