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Top Ten Reasons to Choose Plymouth State

You can't go wrong with our programs
With 46 majors and 53 minors available in great programs in education, business, the humanities, arts, and natural and social sciences, Plymouth State has something for everyone.  Every one of our programs provides a strong combination of classroom technology and real-world experience.

We rock!
Plymouth's positive, high-energy environment, deeply committed faculty and strong network of support systems make it the perfect place to find your niche.  With about 4,000 full-time undergraduate students and an average class size of about 20, Plymouth is big enough to keep things interesting, yet small enough to ensure that no one get's lost in the crowd.

360 degrees.  365 days a year.
Plymouth State gives you year round access to incredible outdoor adventure.  We've got you covered whether you're into the adrenaline rush of extreme sports--like boarding and rock climbing--or prefer more tranquil outdoor pursuits--like hiking and camping.  Our location in the White Mountains of central New Hampshire puts you within minutes of some of the countries best ski resorts, lakes, parks and campgrounds.  Prefer city-life?  We're just a short two hour ride from Boston.

Smart ways to learn
You'll find the support you need to achieve academic success.  We understand that different people have different learning styles.  Plymouth offers you a smarter way to learn--whatever your individual learning style.  Academic support services are located in the expanded and updated Lamson Learning Commons, which combines the best features of a traditional library with the latest information technology resources.

We'll help you climb higher.
Our graduates are successful and we have the statistics to prove it.  Plymouth graduates have an outstanding record of professional achievement in fields ranging from adventure education to television meteorology.

At Plymouth, you can fly.
We firmly believe in the value of learning by doing. From capstone projects to on-the-job training, all of our academic programs incorporate experiential learning activities aimed at enhancing the effectiveness of work done in the classroom.  our wide variety of  professional internships, national and international study programs, and service learning and community service opportunities do more than just provide career preparation.  They challenge assumptions and the way you will view the world.

A history of excellence.
Many Plymouth faculty members are well known in their professional fields.  Members of the business department serve as consultants to major companies and mentor up-and-coming firms.  English professors publish fiction and poetry and have their plays produced Off-Broadway.  The list of accomplishments goes on, but teaching remains a top priority for every faculty member.

Green resources.
We put a University-wide focus on environmental issues and initiatives.  You'll meet students and faculty members working on the front lines of the sustainability movement, and you'll find resources and organizations that help you make a real difference in the world.

A modern and ever-changing campus.
Since 1995, Plymouth State has renovated, expanded and improved buildings including the art facility, Lamson Learning Commons, the Boyd Science Center and Langdon Woods, the most recent  environmentally-conscious addition to our residence halls. Our computer network has over 500 computers in 30 campus locations and every room is wired for Internet access.

The price is right.
The cost of a Plymouth State University education is reasonable for both in-state and out-of-state students.