Plymouth State University

Plymouth State University
Former names
List
    • Plymouth Holmes Academy (1808–1870)
    • Plymouth Normal School (1871–1939)
    • Plymouth Teachers College (1939–1963)
    • Plymouth State College (1963–2003)
MottoUt prosim (That I may serve)
TypePublic university
Established1871 (1871) (as public college)
Parent institution
University System of New Hampshire
Academic affiliations
Space-grant
PresidentDonald Birx
Students4,491
Undergraduates3,739
Postgraduates752
Location,
New Hampshire
,
United States

43°45′32″N 71°41′21″W / 43.75889°N 71.68917°W / 43.75889; -71.68917
CampusCollege town, 170 acres (69 ha)
NicknamePanthers
Sporting affiliations
MascotPemi the Panther
Websiteplymouth.edu

Plymouth State University (abbrevriated PSU), formerly Plymouth State College, is a public university in Plymouth, New Hampshire, United States. As of fall 2020, Plymouth State University enrolls 4,491 students (3,739 undergraduate students and 752 graduate students). The school was founded as Plymouth Normal School in 1871. Since that time, it has evolved to a teachers college, a state college, and finally to a state university in 2003. PSU is part of the University System of New Hampshire.