PSU Facts

History

  • Founded in 1871 as a teacher training school
  • A part of the University System of New Hampshire
  • Graduate programs began in 1948

Student Profile

  • 4,238 undergraduate students
    • 2,202 male students
    • 2,036 female students
    • 933 First Year students
    • 20 average student age
  • 2,500 graduate students

Faculty Profile

  • 200 professors and instructors
  • 87% hold a doctorate or terminal degree in their field
  • 20:1 student-to-faculty ratio

Undergraduate Tuition (2012 – 2013)

  • In-State: $10,410
  • Out-of-State: $17,310

Campus Profile

  • Accredited by the New England  Association of Schools and  Colleges.
  • 55 undergraduate majors and 65 undergraduate minors
  • more than 75 graduate degree and certification programs in the arts, sciences, business, and education. Degree programs include the Master of Arts, Master of Arts in Teaching, Master of Business Administration, Master of Education, Master of Science, Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies, and Doctor of Education
  • 340,000+ volumes in our library
  • 120+ student clubs and organizations
  • NCAA Division III — 20 Athletic Teams
  • School Colors: Green and White
  • School Mascot: Panthers
  • 170 acres and 47 buildings