PSU Acceptance Rate and SAT/ACT Scores

Plymouth State University Admission Requirements and Statistics

How hard is PSU to get into?

This page provides the latest information on Plymouth State University (PSU)'s admission process, acceptance rate, and student profile. PSU's acceptance rate is 87.54% for 2024-2025 admission. A total of 6,878 students applied and 6,021 were admitted to the school. Its acceptance rate is relatively high, making it somewhat easy to get into PSU.

To apply to PSU, it is required to submit high school GPA and record.

PSU's acceptance rate places 5th out of 11 New Hampshire colleges with competitive admission.
PSU's yield rate is 13.72%, which is significantly lower by 11.74 percentage points (approximately 46.1% lower) compared to similar colleges with acceptance rates between 80% and 90% (average yield: 25.46%). You can compare colleges with similar acceptance rates to PSU at New Hampshire colleges with acceptance rates higher than 70%. This comparison helps contextualize PSU's yield rate within its selectivity range.

Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2024-25, PSU's acceptance rate is 87.54% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 13.72%. 3,252 men and 3,618 women applied to PSU and 2,740 men and 3,275 women students were accepted.

Among them, 420 men and 405 women were enrolled in PSU. You can explore the PSU's admission rates and SAT score trends over the past decade, including year-by-year data and analysis, by visiting Admission Trends page.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at PSU
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	6,878	3,252	3,618	0	8
Admitted	6,021	2,740	3,275	0	6
Enrolled	826	420	405	0	1
Acceptance Rate	87.54%	84.26%	90.52%	-	75.00%
Yield	13.72%	15.33%	12.37%	-	16.67%

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

Plymouth State University 2025 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), Completion of College Preparatory Program, and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not considered in admission process at PSU. The english proficiency test is required .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Plymouth State University.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

PSU Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Required
High School Rank	Not Considered
High School Record (or Transcript)	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Required
Recommendations	Considered, if submitted
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Not Considered
SAT / ACT	Not Considered
English Proficiency Test	Required
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Not Considered
Work experience	Considered, if submitted
Personal statement or essay	Considered, if submitted
Legacy status	Considered, if submitted

General Admissions Information

The following provides general admission information for applying to PSU:

Open Admission Policy: No
Undergraduate Application Fees: -
Graduate Application Fees: -
Admission Information: www.plymouth.edu/admissions
Online Application: www.plymouth.edu/apply
Calendar System: Semester
Course for High School Students: Not Offered
Credits Accepted: Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered: 1-Year Certificate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate, Doctoral (Research), Doctoral (Professional Practice)

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What is the acceptance rate at the PSU?

PSU is relatively easy to get into, with an acceptance rate of 87.54%.

What SAT or ACT scores are required for admission to PSU?

PSU does not require or recommend SAT or ACT scores for admission. However, some programs may have different requirements.

Does PSU require essays or personal statements?

PSU recommends submitting a personal essay or statement, but it is not strictly required.

Are recommendation letters required for PSU admission?

PSU recommends submitting a recommendation letter, but it is not strictly required.

Is there an application fee?

PSU does not require an application fee for undergraduate or graduate admission.

Do I need to submit my high school transcript?

Yes, PSU requires applicants to submit high school GPA, high school record or transcript as part of the admission process.

Are there any specific admission requirements for international students?

Yes, PSU requires international applicants to submit an English proficiency test (like TOEFL or IELTS) as part of the application.

What is SAT code and ACT code for PSU?

The institutional SAT code for PSU is 3690.