Graduate School Overview

Plymouth State University (PSU) is a coeducational, residential university with an enrolment of approximately 4,200 undergraduate and 2,600 graduate students. Founded in 1871, PSU is part of the University System of New Hampshire, and offers over 75 graduate degree and certification programs that can be personalized to incorporate students' previous work experience. Online, part-time and internship options are available.

Highlights

75 graduate degree and certificate programs  Average class sizes of 15 students  Courses held nights, weekends and online at over 20 locations around New Hampshire  Over 16,000 alumni worldwide

Institute Accreditation

Regional Accreditation New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Ranking and Reputation

Named one of the "Best in the Northeast" by The Princeton Review  PSU listed as one of the top 50 regional programs in Entrepreneur magazine’s second annual Top 100 Entrepreneurial Colleges and Universities for 2004  PSU’s Langdon Woods Residential Complex is one of the nation’s top 10 Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certified projects, according to Interiors and Sources magazine  PSU named one of the 50 next great adventure towns in the US in which to live by National Geographic Adventure Magazine

Graduate Credentials Offered

Fields of Study Approx. # Students Enrolled Masters Degrees PhD Degrees Grad Diplomas/ Certificates Business Not Available       Education Not Available       Health Sciences Not Available       Humanities Not Available       Natural Sciences Not Available       Physical Education Not Available

Admissions & Tuition
Information For US Students	Information For International Students
Admissions Criteria  Minimum GPA: 3.0  Minimum GRE: No Set Minimum Deadlines (Month/Day)  Application: Continuous  Notification of Acceptance: Varies Fees (US$)  Annual Tuition: 13,470 - 16,500  Annual Fees (athletics, health services, but excluding books): 500 - 1,000	Admissions Criteria  Minimum GPA: 3.0  Minimum GRE: No Set Minimum  English Language Proficiency  (Minimum Score)     TOEFL (Paper-based) : 550.0 Deadlines (Month/Day)  Application: Continuous  Notification of Acceptance: Varies Fees (US$)  Annual Tuition: 14,700 - 18,000  Annual Fees (athletics, health services, but excluding books): 500 - 1,000 Other Support  Counseling and Buddy Programs  International Student Orientation Programs

Institute Scholarships/Awards and Financial Assistance for Grad Students

US Students International Students Student Bursary Programs     Student Scholarship Programs     Student Teaching/Research Assistantships     Student Work Opportunities Programs

Buildings and Resources

Situated in Plymouth, New Hampshire, a small college town which boasts a variety of shops, restaurants, and recreational opportunities, PSU is just over 40 miles from the state capital of Concord. The campus is set on 70 acres and classes are taught in over 46 buildings. There are also a number of research centers on campus such as the Center for the Environment, NH Impact Center, and the Small Business Institute. Graduate courses are held at the Plymouth campus and at various locations throughout New Hampshire.

Grad Student Organizations

Over 100 registered campus clubs and organizations provide students with numerous opportunities to participate in social, educational and cultural activities.