Does Plymouth State have any deals with local ski areas?

October 15th, 2009 by Jaime

Absolutely!! Every year the Student Senate decides which ski area(s) will have a deal with the PSU student body.

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What is there to do on the weekends?

October 15th, 2009 by Jaime

In addition to working, homework and laundry, Plymouth students take advantage of the numerous student organizations, activities and events on campus organized through the Hartman Union. The campus is alive with cultural activities, as well. There are numerous concerts, lectures, art exhibitions, films, theatre performances and more. If you enjoy the outdoors, there’s plenty of hiking, camping, swimming, fishing, cycling, canoeing and kayaking in the summer, fall and spring. And in the winter, PSU is within 25 miles of six different ski resorts.

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How many students are around on the weekends?

October 15th, 2009 by Jaime

Approximately 65 – 70 percent of our students stay on campus on a typical weekend.

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What percentage of students are from out of state?

October 15th, 2009 by Jaime

About 40 percent of our students are not New Hampshire residents.

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Do students have to live on campus?

October 15th, 2009 by sueoc

Plymouth State University policy states that all students are required to live on campus if space is available. This policy is sometimes adjusted in order to best fit the needs of the community and campus. Entering students who will be 20 years old by September 1 or who have earned 45 or more credits are eligible to live off campus unless they have signed a PSU lease agreement or paid a PSU housing deposit.

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How many students live on campus?

October 15th, 2009 by Jaime

About 2500 students live on campus in one of our eight residence halls or 160 student apartments. Another 1200 to 1400 students live off campus in private apartments within walking distance of the University.

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What’s the size of the town?

October 15th, 2009 by Jaime

The town of Plymouth has a population of approximately 4,000 full-time residents. To learn more about the town of Plymouth try Plymouth Chamber of Commerce.

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How big a University is Plymouth State?

October 15th, 2009 by Jaime

Approximately 4,300 undergraduate students and over 2,000 full and part-time graduate students (our graduate programs are offered at various locations around the state as well as on campus).

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What are the freshman admission standards?

October 15th, 2009 by Jaime

High school curriculum and grades are the most important admission factors. Most admitted students present a gpa that ranges from 2.5 to 3.5 (on a 4.0 scale) in a traditional college prep curriculum of math (3 years), science (3 years), social studies (3 years), English (4 years), and a foreign language (2 years). While there is no minimum cut-off, the test scores of most admitted students range from 900 to 1100 on the SAT (Critical Reading + Math) and 19 to 24 on the ACT (Composite score). Recommendation, essay, personal qualities, and activities are also important.

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What are the deadlines for applications (and supporting documents)?

October 15th, 2009 by Jaime
  • Spring deadline is December 1
  • Fall deadline is April 1
    • Nursing applicant deadline: February 1

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