University of Puget Sound

Tacoma, WA

University of Puget Sound

Tacoma, WA

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Tuition & Fees

$62,524

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
700
25th
600
75th
690
25th
570
75th
29
25th
25
75th
34
25th
25
75th
32
25th
27
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undergraduateRatios

42%

male

58%

female

9

students

1

faculty

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Moderately Selective

82%

acceptance rate

Accepted 4,418
Declined 927
Total Received 5,345
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Private

1,712

undergraduate students

311

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.

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Application link Apply online
Public/private Private
Campus enrollment 2,023
Established in 1888
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Other

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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

yes
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
700
25th
600
75th
690
25th
570
75th
29
25th
25
75th
34
25th
25
75th
32
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

Moderately Selective

82%

acceptance rate

Accepted 4,418
Declined 927
Total Received 5,345

Admissions Factors

Required

Secondary School GPA
Recommendations
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Secondary School Record

Neither required nor recommended

Formal demonstration of competencies
Secondary School Rank

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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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Financial Aid

100%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$32,665

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $59,900
Housing $8,766
Food $7,740
Additional fees $2,624
Books & supplies $1,000
Total $80,030
Average Financial Aid - $32,665
Total with Avg. Aid $47,365

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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

Athletics Right Now

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
American Government and Politics (United States) yes
Art History, Criticism and Conservation 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
History, General yes
International Business/Trade/Commerce yes
International Relations and Affairs yes
Japanese Language and Literature yes
Keyboard Instruments 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
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
Religion/Religious Studies yes
Science, Technology and Society yes
Sculpture yes
Sociology and Anthropology yes
Sociology, General yes
Spanish Language and Literature yes
Voice and Opera yes

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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

2,023

total students

23%

in-state

77%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

85%

1,712
students

Female
58%
985

Male
42%
727

15%

311
students

Female
72%
224

Male
28%
87

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

98%

1,674
students

Female
57%
962

Male
43%
712

2%

38
students

Female
61%
23

Male
39%
15

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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
6%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
11%
Hispanic/Latino
65%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
2%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
8%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

Not Reported

Transfer applicants enrolled

Not Reported

Students are transfer students

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 Deadline

Fall: July 1

Spring: January 2

Transfer Credits

Maximum transferred

64

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

64

semester hours

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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

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