University of Puget Sound

Tacoma, WA

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University of Puget Sound

Tacoma, WA

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Tuition & Fees

$53,800

$53,800

not including room and board

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SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

reading math writing
700-800
22%
600-699
50%
500-599
25%
400-499
3%
700-800
17%
600-699
43%
500-599
36%
400-499
3%
300-399
1%
700-800
14%
600-699
45%
500-599
34%
400-499
7%
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30-36
47%
24-29
33%
18-23
16%
12-17
4%
30-36
17%
24-29
55%
18-23
21%
12-17
7%
30-36
33%
24-29
51%
18-23
13%
12-17
3%
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undergraduateRatios

41%

male

59%

female

1

teacher

11

students

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Moderately Selective

83%

acceptance rate

Accepted 4,343
Declined + 839
Total Received 5,182
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Private (nonprofit)

2,299

undergraduate students

309

graduate students

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Psychology
  2. Business
  3. Biology
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Codes

SAT 4067
ACT 4450

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Location

School Facts

University of Puget Sound, founded in 1888, is a public, coeducational institution. Its 97-acre campus is located in Tacoma, Washington.

Public/private Private (nonprofit)
Campus Enrollment 2,608
Established in 1888
Coeducational Coeducational College, Founded Coeducational College
Accredited by •  NASM (National Association of Schools of Music)
•  NWCCU (Northwest Comm. on Colleges and Universities)

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Tacoma, WA

97-acre campus in Tacoma (population: 216,279), 35 miles from Seattle. Served by air, bus, and train. Public transportation serves campus.

University of Puget Sound
1500 North Warner Street
Tacoma, WA 98416

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
67%
Percent of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
99%
Percent of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
yes
Students are required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
yes
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age

Greek Life

 
4 fraternities 25% of male students
 
5 sororities 25% of female students
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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
30%
Top 1/4
64%
Top 1/2
91%
Bottom 1/2
9%
Bottom 1/4
1%
SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

reading math writing
700-800
22%
600-699
50%
500-599
25%
400-499
3%
700-800
17%
600-699
43%
500-599
36%
400-499
3%
300-399
1%
700-800
14%
600-699
45%
500-599
34%
400-499
7%
composite english math
30-36
47%
24-29
33%
18-23
16%
12-17
4%
30-36
17%
24-29
55%
18-23
21%
12-17
7%
30-36
33%
24-29
51%
18-23
13%
12-17
3%

Admissions Facts

Application fee $60
Common application accepted yes
Application deadline January 15
School has early decision program yes
Early decision program application deadline November 15
School has early action program yes
Early action program application deadline November 15
Admissions interview
(required or recommended)		 Recommended
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Considered if submitted

Moderately Selective

83%

acceptance rate

Accepted 4,343
Declined + 839
Total Received 5,182

Admissions Factors

Very Important

Character/ personal qualities
Essay
Secondary school record

Important

Extracurricular activities
Particular talent/ability
Recommendations

Considered

Alumni/ae relationship
Class rank
Interview
Minority affiliation
Standardized test scores
Volunteer Work
Work Experience

Not Considered

Geographical residence
Religious affiliation/commitment
State residency

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Admissions Contact

Shannon Carr
Associate Vice President for Admission
P: 800 396-7191
F: 253 879-3993
admission@pugetsound.edu

Financial Aid

80%

Of students' needs
were fully met

$38,542.00

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $53,520
Room $7,230
Board $6,250
Additional fees $280
Books & supplies $1,000
Total $68,280
Average Financial Aid - $38,542
Total with Avg. Aid $29,738

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $2,597,560
State $1,321,839
Institutional $36,623,204
Other external $1,234,039
Total $41,776,642

Non-need-based

Federal
State $28,808
Institutional $19,542,791
Other external $1,043,995
Total $20,615,594

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Required Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA

Financial Aid Office

P: 800 396-7192
F: 253 879-8508
sfs@pugetsound.edu

Financial Aid Officer

Maggie Mittuch
Associate Vice President for Student Financial Services
mmittuch@pugetsound.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
baseball
basketball
cheerleading
crew
cross-country
football
golf
lacrosse
soccer
softball
swimming
tennis
track and field (indoor)
track and field (outdoor)
volleyball

Club Sports - Men's

Alpine skiing, fencing, ice hockey, lacrosse, lightweight football, rugby, sailing, soccer, ultimate Frisbee

Club Sports - Women's

Alpine skiing, fencing, ice hockey, rugby, sailing, soccer, ultimate Frisbee

Intramural/Recreational Sports

basketball, lightweight football, soccer, softball, volleyball, yoga

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Athletic Directors

Amy E. Hackett (men's)
Director Of Athletics
email

Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
Northwest Conference
Mascot
Loggers
School colors
maroon and white

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Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
African-American Studies
Art
Biochemistry
Biology
Business
Chemistry
Chinese Language
Classics
Communication Studies
Comparative Sociology
Computer Science
Computer Science/Business
Counseling
Creative Writing
Digital Arts
East Asian Languages
Economics
Education
English
Environmental Studies
Exercise Science
Foreign Language/International Affairs
French
Geology
German
History
Interdisciplinary Major
International Political Economy
Japanese Language
Mathematics
Molecular/Cellular Biology
Music
Music Business
Music Education
Music Performance
Natural Sciences
Occupational Therapy
Painting
Philosophy
Physical Therapy
Physics
Politics/Government
Printmaking
Psychology
Religion
Rhetoric/Composition
Science/Technology/Society
Sculpture
Sociology/Anthropology
Spanish
Speech Communication/Rhetoric
Theatre Arts
Visual/Performing Arts
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Most Popular Majors

  1. Psychology
  2. Business
  3. Biology

Programs Offered

  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option
  • Phi Beta Kappa
  • Self-designed majors

Cooperative Education Programs

  • Art
  • Business
  • Computer Science
  • Education
  • Engineering
  • Health Professions
  • Humanities
  • Natural Science
  • Social/Behavioral Science
  • Technologies

Pre-professional Programs

  • Other
  • Pre-dentistry
  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine
  • Pre-veterinary science

2,608

total students

25%

in-state

75%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

88%

2,299
students

Female
59%
1,362

Male
41%
937

12%

309
students

Female
80%
248

Male
20%
61

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

98%

2,271
students

Female
60%
1,348

Male
40%
923

2%

28
students

Female
50%
14

Male
50%
14

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Student Break-down

< 1%
Nonresident aliens
2%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
7%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
10%
Hispanic/Latino
67%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
3%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
10%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Admissions

61%

Transfer applicants accepted

43%

Applicants accepted who enroll

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements High School GPA: 2.00
High school transcript Required of Some
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Required of All
Interview Recommended of All
Standardized test scores Not Required/Recommended
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Required of All

Transfer Application Deadlines

Fall: July 1

Spring: January 2

Transfer Credits

Maximum transfered

64

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

64

semester hours

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Birth control
  • Career
  • Minority student
  • Older student
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Religious

Remedial services offered

Not Reported

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Co-op education
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Other
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

Not Reported

Additional services

  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Other

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Braille services
  • Interpreters for hearing-impaired
  • Note-taking services
  • Reader services
  • Special housing
  • Talking books
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors
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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 9
Countries most often represented Canada
China
France
Japan
Mexico
Peru
Special services offered for international applicants Other
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation

International Student Contact

Hope Nelson
International Admission Counselor
253 879-3987
henelson@pugetsound.edu

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