| PSU vs. New Hampshire-Main Campus |
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|---|---|---|
#30 in Federal Region I Universities #8 in New Hampshire Colleges | Rankings* | #109 in National Universities #3 in New Hampshire Colleges |
| Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$14,558 New Hampshire Residents $25,498 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$19,112 New Hampshire Residents $38,882 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$18,350 New Hampshire Residents $24,950 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$16,498 New Hampshire Residents $30,138 Out-of-State |
| Less$10,274 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$12,919 |
| Admission | ||
| - | Test Scores | 1,210 SAT 28 ACT |
| Easier97.55% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter86.99% |
| Lower15.07% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable16.09% |
| High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller3,872 | Total Enrollment | Larger13,953 |
| Smaller3,308 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger11,512 |
| Smaller564 | Graduate Student Population | Larger2,441 |
| Smaller304 | Online Student Population | Larger686 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower50% | Graduate Rate | Higher77% |
| Lower68% | Retention Rate | Higher86% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,343) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,464) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,060) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,344) |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty17 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty16 to 1 |
| 358 | Number of faculties | 992 |
| Lower$80,100 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$100,361 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.