
Plymouth State University's overall acceptance rate has seen a notable decrease from 97.6% in the application year 2022 to 87.5% in 2024. In 2023, the acceptance rate was 91%, with 7,421 applicants resulting in 6,755 admissions. Similarly, prior years showed acceptance rates of 89.4% in 2020 and 91.6% in 2021. The trend indicates a competitive shift, especially considering the drop from 97.6% to 87.5% over just two years, reflecting increased selectivity in the admissions process.