Tacoma, WA
83%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 4,997 |
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| Declined | + 961 |
| Total Received | 5,958 |
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| Name | Location |
|---|---|
| Gonzaga University | Spokane, WA |
| Jacksonville University | Jacksonville, FL |
| University of San Francisco | San Francisco, CA |
| Seattle University | Seattle, WA |
| University of Dayton | Dayton, OH |
| Stanford University | Stanford, CA |
| Pepperdine University | Malibu, CA |
| Hofstra University | Hempstead, NY |
| Seattle Pacific University | Seattle, WA |
| Pacific University Oregon | Forest Grove, OR |
| SAT | 4067 |
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| ACT | 4450 |
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 | 2,701 |
| 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) |
97-acre campus in Tacoma (population: 211,277), 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
| Application fee | $60 |
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| 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 |
83%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 4,997 |
|---|---|
| Declined | + 961 |
| Total Received | 5,958 |
Character/ personal qualities
Essay
Secondary school record
Alumni/ae relationship
Extracurricular activities
Particular talent/ability
Recommendations
Volunteer Work
Work Experience
Class rank
Interview
Minority affiliation
Standardized test scores
Geographical residence
Religious affiliation/commitment
State residency
Shannon Carr
Associate Vice President for Admission
P: 800 396-7191
F: 253 879-3993
admission@pugetsound.edu
| Tuition | $49,510 |
| Room | $6,820 |
| Board | $5,720 |
| Additional fees | $266 |
| Books & supplies | $1,000 |
| Total | $63,316 |
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| Average Financial Aid | - $34,720 |
| Total with Avg. Aid | $28,596 |
77%
$34,720
Need-based
| Federal | $2,388,502 |
| State | $860,908 |
| Institutional | $28,734,830 |
| Other external | $1,624,181 |
| Total | $33,608,421 |
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Non-need-based
| Federal | |
| State | |
| Institutional | $18,328,385 |
| Other external | $916,244 |
| Total | $19,244,629 |
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89%
11%
99%
1%
53%
Transfer applicants accepted
37%
Applicants accepted who enroll
| Minimum requirements |
High School GPA: 2.00 |
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| High school transcript | Required of Some |
| College transcript(s) | Required of All |
| Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) | Required of All |
| Interview | Recommended of All |
| Standardized test scores | Not Required/Recommended |
| Essay or personal statement | Required of All |
Maximum transfered
64
Minimum transfers must complete
64
Not Reported
Not Reported
| Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens | 10 |
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| Countries most often represented |
Canada China Mexico South Korea Spain Vietnam |
| Special services offered for international applicants |
Other Special counselors/advisors Special orientation |
Elizabeth Orr
Assistant Director of Admission and International Admission Coordinator
253 879-7191
eorr@pugetsound.edu
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