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Overview |
University of Puget Sound | |||
| Location | Tacoma, WA | |||
| Setting | Midsize City | |||
| Enrollment | 1,914 | |||
| Type | Private 4 Year | |||
| National Ranking | #194 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | |||
| Status | Non-profit | |||
| Website | pugetsound.edu | |||
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Costs |
University of Puget Sound | |||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,340 | |||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,340 | |||
| Room & Board | $15,040 | |||
| Avg Net Price | $42,301 | |||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,161 | |||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% |
Admission |
University of Puget Sound | |||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | |||
| Applied | 5,548 | |||
| Admitted | 4,232 | |||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.3% | |||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | |||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | |||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | |||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1185/1390 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
University of Puget Sound | |||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | |||
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Outcomes |
University of Puget Sound | |||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | |||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,600 | |||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | |||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | |||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 |
Diversity |
University of Puget Sound | |||
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| % Men | 4% | |||
| % Women | 11% | |||
| Racial Diversity | Low | |||
| HBCU | No | |||
| % White | 74% | |||
| % Black | 1% | |||
| % Hispanic | 7% | |||
| % Native American | 0% | |||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | |||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | |||
| % International | 0% | |||
| % Unknown Race | 2% |
Students |
University of Puget Sound | |||
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| % In-State | 23% | |||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | |||
Campus |
University of Puget Sound | |||
| Campus Housing | Yes | |||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | |||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | |||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details |
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/