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University of Puget Sound

Acceptance Rate 82.66 %
SAT Average 1,280
Tuition & Fees $59,900
Student Population 2,023
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $32,665

Academic Overview

University of Puget Sound is a private (not-for-profit), four-years institute located in Tacoma, Washington. It is a Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - professional practice.
The 2024 tuition & fees is $59,900 for undergraduate students. The graduate school tuition & fees is $38,676.
The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 2,023 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 82.66% and the graduation rate is 76% last year.
The salary after graduation from University of Puget Sound varies by major programs where the average earning after 10 years is $59,100. You can check the average salary by the major programs on the area of study page.

2024 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate school, in the academic year 2023-2024, Puget Sound's tuition & fees is $59,900. For graduate programs, its 2024 average tuition & fees is $38,676.
Data source for 2024 Tuition: NCES, Last Update: March 12, 2024
2024 Tuition & Fees
Undergraduate$59,900
Graduate$38,676
[Chart] 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2024 key academic statistics at Puget Sound. The acceptance rate of Puget Sound is 82.66% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 9.17%. The average graduation rate is 76% and the transfer-out rate is 17%.
The average received amount of financial aid is $32,665 and 99% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 2,023 students is attending including both undergraduate and graduate students, and the student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1.
Acceptance Rate for University of Puget Sound is 82.66 %.
Acceptance Rate
82.66%
Graduation Rate for University of Puget Sound is 76 %
Graduation Rate
76%
Transfer-out Rate for University of Puget Sound is 17 %
Transfer-out Rate
17%
Retention Rate for University of Puget Sound is 79 %
Retention Rate
79%
Student Population for University of Puget Sound is 2,023
Student Population
2,023
Student to Faculty Ratio for University of Puget Sound is 9 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
9 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $32,665 at University of Puget Sound.
Financial Aid Amount
$32,665

Directory Information

Directory Information
Address1500 N. Warner Street, Tacoma, WA 98416
Phone253-879-3100
WEBwww.pugetsound.edu/
Admissionwww.pugetsound.edu/admission/
Online Applicationwww.pugetsound.edu/admission/apply/
Financial Aidwww.pugetsound.edu/admission/cost-aid
Net Price Calculatorhttps://www.collegenpc.com/UniversityofPugetSound
Veterans Tuitionwww.pugetsound.edu/admission/cost-aid/types-aid/aid-veterans
Disability Servicewww.pugetsound.edu/student-accessibility-and-accommodation

Offered Degrees

Puget Sound offers 57 major programs on-site (in-person class) only. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Bachelor's500
Master's50
Doctorate (Practical)20

Special Learning Opportunities

University of Puget Sound offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for undergraduate programs.
The school has ROTC, teacher certification and study abroad - opportunity which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country programs to its students.
Special Learning Opportunities
Online ClassUndergraduate
ROTCArmy
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certification
Study Abroad
Campus Housing
(Dormitory Capacity:1,703)
Board/Meal Plan
(Typical Annual Charge: $7,370)

Veterans Benefits

University of Puget Sound has programs, benefits and/or services to veterans, military service members, or their families.
Veterans Benefits
Yellow Ribbon Program
(officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)
Credit for military training
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges