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University of Puget Sound

Tacoma, WA

University of Puget Sound

Tacoma, WA

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Tuition & Fees

$66,442

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
710
25th
610
75th
670
25th
560
75th
30
25th
25
75th
29
25th
23
75th
31
25th
27
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undergraduateRatios

44%

male

56%

female

10

students

1

faculty

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Admit Rate

72%

acceptance rate

Accepted 3,785
Declined 1,454
Total Received 5,239
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Enrollment

1,594

undergraduate students

270

graduate students

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Location

School Facts

Founded in 1888, the University of Puget Sound is a private, four-year, liberal arts university that is known for its strong programs in the sciences, the arts, and business. It is located on a 97-acre campus in Tacoma, Washington.

Official website Visit website
Application link Apply online
Public/private Private
Campus enrollment 1,864
Established in 1888
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Other

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

  • Campus Setting: Small-medium city

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

Campus Life

no
Housing available
67%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
99%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
yes
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age
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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%

Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
710
25th
610
75th
670
25th
560
75th
30
25th
25
75th
29
25th
23
75th
31
25th
27

Admissions Facts

Application fee $65
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Recommended
Application deadline (final 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
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Considered if submitted

Admit Rate

72%

acceptance rate

Accepted 3,785
Declined 1,454
Total Received 5,239

Admissions Factors

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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
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Financial Aid

100%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$36,377

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $62,898
Housing $8,250
Food $8,130
Additional fees $3,544
Books & supplies $1,000
Total $83,822
Average Financial Aid - $36,377
Total with Avg. Aid $47,445
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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


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

Varsity Sports

M W
All track combined yes yes
Baseball yes
Basketball yes yes
Football yes
Golf yes yes
Lacrosse yes
Rowing yes yes
Soccer yes yes
Softball yes
Swimming yes yes
Tennis yes yes
Volleyball yes

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 Facts

Athletic conference memberships
Northwest Conference

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Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
American Government and Politics (United States) yes
Art History, Criticism and Conservation yes
Art/Art Studies, General yes
Biochemistry yes
Biological and Physical Sciences yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes
Business Administration and Management, General yes
Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology yes
Ceramic Arts and Ceramics yes
Chemistry, General yes
Chinese Language and Literature yes
Computer Science yes
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services yes
Creative Writing yes
Curriculum and Instruction yes
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General yes
Economics, General yes
Education, General yes
English Language and Literature, General yes
Exercise Science and Kinesiology yes
French Language and Literature yes
Geology/Earth Science, General yes
German Language and Literature yes
Hispanic and Latin American Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General yes
History, General yes
International Business/Trade/Commerce yes
International Relations and Affairs yes
Japanese Language and Literature yes
Keyboard Instruments yes
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies yes
Mathematics, General yes
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor yes
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other yes
Music Performance, General yes
Music Teacher Education yes
Music Theory and Composition yes
Music, General yes
Neuroscience yes
Occupational Therapy/Therapist yes
Painting yes
Philosophy yes
Physics, General yes
Political Economy yes
Political Science and Government, General yes
Pre-Engineering yes
Psychology, General yes
Public Health, General yes
Religion/Religious Studies yes
Science, Technology and Society yes
Sculpture yes
Sociology and Anthropology yes
Spanish Language and Literature yes
Voice and Opera yes
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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

1,864

total students

33%

in-state

67%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

86%

1,594
students

Female
56%
897

Male
44%
697

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

99%

1,575
students

Female
56%
888

Male
44%
687

1%

19
students

Female
47%
9

Male
53%
10

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Student Break-down

< 1%
Nonresident aliens
3%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
6%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
11%
Hispanic/Latino
66%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
2%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
9%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

International Students

Special services offered for international applicants Other
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation
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