Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $29,644. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for New Hampshire residents receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $14,626 | $25,566 |
| Housing & meals | $12,104 | $12,104 |
| Books & supplies | $1,410 | $1,410 |
| Personal & travel | $2,782 | $2,782 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$1,278 | −$1,278 |
| Total cost of attendance | $29,644 | $40,584 |
Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two. Out-of-state total = in-state total with out-of-state tuition.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
College Scorecard
PSU net price compared with other New Hampshire colleges
PSU has the 3rd-lowest average net price of 10 New Hampshire colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of New Hampshire at Manchester | $9,992 | 50% | $66,479 |
| 2 | Keene State College | $17,887 | 60% | $54,368 |
| 3 | Plymouth State University | $19,216 | 52% | $57,304 |
| 4 | University of New Hampshire | $23,805 | 76% | $66,479 |
| 5 | New England College | $26,972 | 35% | $42,092 |
| 6 | Franklin Pierce University | $27,154 | 54% | $53,353 |
| 7 | Colby-Sawyer College | $27,431 | 57% | $46,474 |
| 8 | Rivier University | $28,082 | 52% | $52,248 |
| 9 | Dartmouth College | $29,519 | 96% | $97,434 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All New Hampshire colleges →
Why PSU costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plymouth State University | 88% | $19,216 | 52% | $57,304 | This school |
| Keene State College | 90% | $17,887 | 60% | $54,368 | |
| University of New Hampshire at Manchester | 81% | $9,992 | 50% | $66,479 | |
| University of New Hampshire | 88% | $23,805 | 76% | $66,479 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
Plymouth State University would cost you $1,329 more per year than Keene State College, on average.
- Lower sticker price at Plymouth State University, mostly from lower housing & meal costs (−$1,756).
- Keene State College gives aided families $1,678 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, New Hampshire resident | PSU | KSC | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $14,626 | $14,784 | −$158 |
| Books & supplies | $1,410 | $1,000 | +$410 |
| Housing & meals | $12,104 | $13,860 | −$1,756 |
| Personal & travel | $2,782 | $1,500 | +$1,282 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$1,278 | −$1,151 | −$127 |
| Sticker price | $29,644 | $29,993 | −$349 |
| Average grants | −$10,428 | −$12,106 | +$1,678 |
| You pay | $19,216 | $17,887 | +$1,329 |
“+” means PSU costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
PSU cost questions
How much is tuition at PSU?
Tuition and fees are $14,626 a year for New Hampshire residents and $25,566 for out-of-state students.
What is the total cost of attending PSU?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $29,644 a year for New Hampshire residents living on campus and about $40,584 for out-of-state students.
What do families actually pay at PSU?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $19,216 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $14,676; $48–75k pay $17,030; $110k+ pay $23,020. These figures are for New Hampshire residents.
How much debt do PSU graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $17,000, and 5.9% of borrowers defaulted within three years of entering repayment (2017 cohort).
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to Plymouth State University overview