Plymouth State University Acceptance Rate
Plymouth, New Hampshire · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 7,421
- Admitted
- 6,755
- Yield
- 14.6%
- Test policy
- Test-blind
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Plymouth State University's acceptance rate has risen from 75.2% in 2014–15 to 91% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 4,783 to 7,421 (+55%) over that period.
Its 91% rate makes Plymouth State University more selective than about 19% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 11 tracked New Hampshire schools, it is more selective than about 18%.
Plymouth State University has been test-blind (scores not considered) throughout the data window (since at least 2014–15). Of admitted students, 14.6% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 4,783 | 3,597 | 75.2% | 751 |
| 2015–16 | 6,626 | 4,875 | 73.6% | 1,349 |
| 2016–17 | 6,864 | 5,407 | 78.8% | 1,144 |
| 2017–18 | 6,715 | 5,291 | 78.8% | 1,110 |
| 2018–19 | 6,646 | 5,476 | 82.4% | 1,097 |
| 2019–20 | 8,035 | 6,815 | 84.8% | 1,037 |
| 2020–21 | 7,129 | 6,371 | 89.4% | 1,075 |
| 2021–22 | 6,856 | 6,285 | 91.7% | 936 |
| 2022–23 | 5,917 | 5,772 | 97.5% | 870 |
| 2023–24 | 7,421 | 6,755 | 91% | 985 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 3,902 | 3,596 | 92.2% |
| Men | 3,518 | 3,158 | 89.8% |
| Unknown | 1 | 1 | 100% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-blind (not considered).
How Plymouth State University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Plymouth State University's acceptance rate?
Plymouth State University's acceptance rate is 91% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (6,755 admitted of 7,421 applicants).
Is Plymouth State University test optional?
Plymouth State University is test-blind: SAT/ACT scores are not considered in admission.
How many people apply to Plymouth State University?
Plymouth State University received 7,421 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 6,755.
Is Plymouth State University getting harder to get into?
Plymouth State University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 75.2% in 2014–15 to 91% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.plymouth.edu/.