Study in Plymouth, The United States

About Plymouth

Plymouth is a small town in central New Hampshire, in New England in the north-east of the United States. It lies at the gateway to the White Mountains and the Lakes Region, about two hours by road from Boston, according to Plymouth State University.

Students choose Plymouth for a small public university in a rural setting, with mountains, lakes and outdoor sport close by. The area also has boarding schools for secondary students who want to prepare for a U.S. college. Teaching is in English.

Studying in Plymouth

Our directory lists three schools under Plymouth: one university and two private schools.

Plymouth State University (PSU) has been teaching since 1871. College Navigator, the U.S. Department of Education's college database, lists it as a public university in a remote town setting, with 3,707 students, 3,182 of them undergraduates. It awards bachelor's and master's degrees as well as certificates and doctorates. The university gives a student-to-faculty ratio of 17:1 and says that 97% of students live on campus or within one mile of it.

Holderness School is a coeducational college-preparatory boarding and day school for grades 9 to 12 and a postgraduate year. Its campus, in the neighbouring town of Holderness, covers 600 acres and has 17 dormitories. Calvary Christian School is a smaller Christian school run by a local Baptist church.

Students who come for a degree at Plymouth State need an F student visa, which covers study at an accredited college or university. After admission, the university's international office issues a Form I-20, which is used to apply at a U.S. embassy or consulate. According to EducationUSA, the academic year usually runs from September to May, and international students may work on campus for up to 20 hours a week in their first year. Families interested in a boarding school should ask the school's admissions office about visa documents.

Cost of living for students

College Navigator gives these figures for full-time beginning undergraduates at Plymouth State University in the 2024-25 academic year:

• Tuition and fees: $14,626 for New Hampshire residents and $25,566 for out-of-state students
• Food and housing on campus: $13,158

These figures do not include health insurance, books or travel, and prices for international students can differ, so check the university's current cost of attendance. As most students live on or near campus, daily transport costs are low.

Getting around and daily life

Most students live on or close to campus, and the university runs a shuttle that takes students around campus and to local stores. Concord Coach Lines runs a daily bus service between Plymouth and Boston's South Station. The nearest airport given by the university is Manchester, New Hampshire; a local shuttle company serves Manchester Airport, Boston Airport and the area's train stations.

Winters are cold and snowy. NOAA's 1991-2020 normals for Concord airport, the nearest station with long-term normals in our sources, give an average temperature of 22.3 °F (about -5 °C) in January and 71.1 °F (about 22 °C) in July. Plymouth itself lies further north, near the mountains.

Frequently asked questions

Which university is in Plymouth, New Hampshire?

Plymouth State University, a public university founded in 1871, with 3,707 students according to College Navigator.

How much does Plymouth State University cost?

For 2024-25, College Navigator gives $25,566 in tuition and fees for out-of-state students and $13,158 for food and housing on campus.

How do I get from Boston to Plymouth?

Concord Coach Lines runs a daily bus between Boston's South Station and Plymouth; by car the trip takes about two hours.

Are there boarding schools near Plymouth?

Yes. Holderness School, in the neighbouring town of Holderness, is a boarding and day school for grades 9 to 12 and a postgraduate year.