School Details
Plymouth State University was founded in 1871. It is a regional comprehensive university located in Plymouth, New Hampshire, that is operating as part of the University System of New Hampshire. Originally founded as Plymouth Normal School in 1871, the school has undergone a number of changes, evolving into a teachers’ college, a state college, and finally into a state university in 2003. The school began offering graduate degrees in 1948 and today offers certificates, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctorate degrees.
PSU operates with a model of integrated academic clusters, which allows students to participate in interdisciplinary work with related departments. The clusters are:
- Arts & Technologies
- Education, Democracy & Social Change
- Exploration & Discovery
- Health & Human Enrichment
- Innovation & Entrepreneurship
- Justice & Security
- Tourism, Environment & Sustainable Development
Several bachelor’s and master’s degree programs are available online through distance learning. Plymouth State University online degrees are flexible, allowing students to earn their degrees without commuting to campus.
Accreditation & Licensing
Plymouth State University is accredited by:
New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE)
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Geographic and Educational Overview
Plymouth State University is located in New Hampshire
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- Granite State Grant: Up to $1,000 annually
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