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University of Puget Sound

University of Puget Sound is a small, private institution located in Tacoma, wa. Founded in 1888, University of Puget Sound offers undergraduate degrees in 52 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics Division 3
undergraduates 1,712 undergraduates
cost $57,626 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into University of Puget Sound? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 82.7%
SAT score average 1301
ACT score average 29
Average high school GPA 3.6
Application fee $65
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Key deadlines

June
30
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November
01
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! University of Puget Sound is known for one of its top majors: Business Administration, Management and Operations. Their student-faculty ratio is 9:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
9 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Business and Management
Social Sciences and Psychology
Health and Medical Professions
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Education and Teaching
Languages and Literature

Popular majors

Business Administration, Management and Operations
Psychology, General
Political Science and Government
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions
Economics
Communication and Media Studies
Biology, General

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $57,626
Additional expenses
Room & board $14,430
Books & supplies $1,000
Other expenses $2,514
Cost of attendance* $75,570
Average financial aid package $47,606
Estimated cost $27,964 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $57,626
Additional expenses
Room & board $14,430
Books & supplies $1,000
Other expenses $2,514
Cost of attendance* $75,570
Average financial aid package $47,606
Estimated cost $27,964 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? University of Puget Sound has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,712, with gender binary students split 42% male and 58% female.

Total enrollment

1,914

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
55%
African American %
3%
Hispanic American %
8%
Asian %
5%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
7%
Unknown %
22%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At University of Puget Sound, students love their Puget Sound Outdoors, student athletes compete in Division 3 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 1500 N. Warner Street, Tacoma, WA 98416
phone 253-879-3100
address www.pugetsound.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Puget sound outdoors

Repertory dance group

Ka ohana me ke aloha

Student theatre productions

Relay for life

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Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 3
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about University of Puget Sound to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is University of Puget Sound?

University of Puget Sound is located in Tacoma, wa.

What is the acceptance rate at University of Puget Sound? 

The acceptance rate for University of Puget Sound is 83%.

What’s the average GPA for University of Puget Sound?

The average high school GPA for University of Puget Sound students was 3.6.

How much does it cost for 4 years at University of Puget Sound?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at University of Puget Sound including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $302,280.

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