Tuition, Fees, and Living Costs Analysis

UndergraduateGraduatePer Credit HourComparison

Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Plymouth State University is $14,558 for New Hampshire residents and $25,498 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 0.46% for New Hampshire residents and increased by 2.52% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition and fees is much higher than the average amount ($9,606) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition and fees is higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $19,209.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees for PSU is $14,624 for New Hampshire residents and $26,140 for out-of-state students which is a 2.5% increase compared to 2024's rate.
It has been risen by 0.46% for New Hampshire residents and increased by 2.52% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $14,886. The Living costs increased by 3.45% compared to the previous year for both on-campus and off-campus stay.
You may want to compare the school to other New Hampshire schools with tuition changes from last year at New Hampshire colleges tuition change page.
PSU Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$14,492 $24,872$14,390
2023-2024$14,558$25,498$14,886
Change % 2023-20240.46%2.52%3.45%
2024-2025$14,624$26,140$15,399
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
Plymouth State University - COA
Plymouth State University - Undergraduate Tuition Chart
Plymouth State University - Room and Board Coost Chart

Graduate Tuition & Fees

For Graduate School, in-state tuition and fees is $18,350 and out-of-state tuition and fees is $24,950 for the academic year 2023-2024. Its in-state graduate tuition and fees is much higher than the average amount ($10,220) and its out-of-state graduate tuition and fees is much higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $17,479.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at PSU is $25,884 for New Hampshire residents and $35,497 for out-of-state students which is a 42.3% increase compared to 2024's rate.
PSU Graduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$13,009 $17,537$14,390
2023-2024$18,350$24,950$14,886
Change % 2023-202441.06%42.27%3.45%
2024-2025$25,884$35,497$15,399
***
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
Plymouth State University - Graduate Tuition Chart

Tuition Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at PSU. The undergraduate tuition per credit hour is $497 for New Hampshire residents and $948 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $849 for New Hampshire residents and $1,155 for out-of-state students.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
YearIn-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate2022-2023$495$925
2023-2024$497$948
2024-2025$499$972
Graduate2022-2023$602$812
2023-2024$849$1,155
2024-2025$1,197$1,643
The 2024 costs per credit hour has been officially published by IPEDS and 2025 costs is estimated based on the change rate of last two years.
Plymouth State University - Tuition per Credit Hour
Plymouth State University - Books and Supplies Costs

Compare Tuition to Similar Colleges

The next table compares the tuition & fees between Plymouth State University and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison between Plymouth State University and Similar Schools
In-StateOut-of-State
Plymouth State University$14,558$25,498
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus$19,112$38,882
Keene State College$14,710$26,186
Granite State College$7,812$9,372
University of New Hampshire-Franklin Pierce School of Law$0$36,000
University of New Hampshire at Manchester$15,820$35,530

Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees and Costs of Attendance

Tuition & FeesCOAAfter Financial Aid

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at PSU?

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at PSU is $58,397 for New Hampshire residents and $106,045 for out-of-state students.
The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.
Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$14,575$14,591$14,608$14,624$58,397
Out-of-State$25,897$26,302$26,714$27,132$106,045
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$14,591$14,608$14,624$14,641$58,463
Out-of-State$26,302$26,714$27,132$27,556$107,704
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$14,608$14,624$14,641$14,657$58,530
Out-of-State$26,714$27,132$27,556$27,988$109,390
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$14,624$14,641$14,657$14,674$58,596
Out-of-State$27,132$27,556$27,988$28,426$111,101
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$14,641$14,657$14,674$14,691$58,662
Out-of-State$27,556$27,988$28,426$28,870$112,840

Total College Costs Including Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.
For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $126,239 for New Hampshire residents and $173,886 for out-of-state students.
The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation for the next 5 admission years at Plymouth State University.
Four(4) Years of Costs of Attendance
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$31,132$31,414$31,672$31,934$126,239
Out-of-State$42,455$43,125$43,807$44,499$173,886
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$31,414$31,701$31,963$32,228$127,394
Out-of-State$43,125$43,807$44,499$45,203$176,635
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$31,701$31,992$32,257$32,527$128,566
Out-of-State$43,807$44,499$45,203$45,917$179,426
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$31,992$32,287$32,557$32,830$129,757
Out-of-State$44,499$45,203$45,917$46,643$182,262
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$32,287$32,587$32,860$33,138$130,966
Out-of-State$45,203$45,917$46,643$47,380$185,143

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 91% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.
After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $85,143 for New Hampshire residents and $132,790 for out-of-state students.
The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation with financial aid for the next 5 admission years at Plymouth State University.
Four(4) Years Costs of Attendance after Financial Aid
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$20,858$21,140$21,398$21,660$85,143
Out-of-State$32,181$32,851$33,533$34,225$132,790
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$21,140$21,427$21,689$21,954$86,298
Out-of-State$32,851$33,533$34,225$34,929$135,539
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$21,427$21,718$21,983$22,253$87,470
Out-of-State$33,533$34,225$34,929$35,643$138,330
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$21,718$22,013$22,283$22,556$88,661
Out-of-State$34,225$34,929$35,643$36,369$141,166
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$22,013$22,313$22,586$22,864$89,870
Out-of-State$34,929$35,643$36,369$37,106$144,047

Tuition, Fees, and Living Cost Tables and Charts

Next tables and charts illustrate the 2024 tuition, fees, books & supplies, and living costs in detail. We provide the previous 5 years' costs so that you can check the increased amounts of each cost item and estimate future year costs. In addition, you can check the financial aid amount including grant, scholarship, and federal student loans for the last five years. Use the left menu to explore the tuition and college costs information at Plymouth State University.
Tuition & Fees | Financial Aid
Plymouth State University 2024 Costs of Attendance
In-StateOut-of-State
Tuition and FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs Tuition & FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs
Undergraduate$14,558$1,410$14,886$25,498$1,410 $14,886
Graduate$18,350 $1,410$14,886$24,950 $1,410$14,886

Most Searched New Hampshire Colleges (last 30 days)
UndergraduateGraduateOnline ProgramsCommunity CollegesTrade Schools
Related Articles and Ads