Too wonderful the April night,
Too faintly sweet the first May flowers,
The stars too gloriously bright,
For me to spend the evening hours,
When fields are fresh and streams are leaping,
Wearied, exhausted, dully sleeping.

– from Claude McKay’s Spring in New Hampshire

About the Area

A Nice Place to Visit, A Great Place to Live. With New Hampshire’s White Mountains and the Lakes Region in our back yard, and the Pemigewasset and Baker Rivers bordering our campus, Plymouth State University is surrounded by some of the nation’s most beautiful and accessible natural landscapes.

While others come from miles around to vacation for a week or two on the shores of our lakes, or ski our mountains, or hike and bike our trails, we can do it all—any time (depending on the season).

Other reasons to consider PSU, Plymouth, and New Hampshire:

New Hampshire has no general sales or income tax, and the state’s quality of life is demonstrated in national rankings:

We invite you to explore our site for more information on PSU and everything it has to offer.

Recent Stories

‘Why Plymouth Rocks’

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“A lively college town set amidst nature at its most serene …” – New Hampshire Magazine, “Why Plymouth Rocks,” 2008

PSU Among Great Colleges To Work For

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The Chronicle of Higher Education named Plymouth State University among its 2009 Great Colleges to Work For, earning a place in the top 10 in eight categories.

On the List: 50 Best Places to Live

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In naming Plymouth among their 2008 list of “50 Best Places to Live: The Next Great Adventure Towns,” National Geographic Adventure noted “Life in Plymouth is like a master class in recreation.”