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University of Puget Sound

  • 8/10 Overall Rating
  • 4 Year
  • Tacoma, WA
  • 4.0 5 reviews
#4 Best Private Colleges in Washington
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Overview

Total enrollment

1,864
University of Puget Sound overview
University of Puget Sound overview
  • Size Small
  • Status Non-profit
  • Housing Yes
  • Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

The University of Puget Sound is a private liberal arts college situated in a residential neighborhood of North Tacoma, Washington, approximately 35 miles south of Seattle. Established in 1888, the campus spans 97 acres and features Tudor-Gothic architecture, with many buildings constructed of brick and limestone. The institution operates on a semester system and maintains selective admission standards, offering primarily undergraduate degrees with notable programs in business, music, sciences, and occupational therapy. Students are required to live on campus for their first two years, choosing from traditional residence halls, campus houses, or themed living communities, and the university competes in NCAA Division III athletics as the Loggers, primarily in the Northwest Conference.

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Ratings

University of Puget Sound is rated within the top 30% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 8 out of 10.

  • Overall Rating
    8 out of 10
  • Academics
    8 out of 10
  • Resources
    10 out of 10
  • Outcomes
    6 out of 10
  • Value
    5 out of 10
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Rankings

Rankings for University of Puget Sound within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Very High
University of Puget Sound admission standards
  • SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1170/1380
  • ACT (enrolled mid-50) 27/31
  • GPA 3.56

Acceptance Rate

72.2%
University of Puget Sound applications overview
  • Applications Due Jan 15, 2027
  • Enrollment Rate 11.4%
  • Application Fee $65

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$62,898
Costs for University of Puget Sound
Fee Cost
Tuition $62,898
Books and Supplies $1,000
Other Fees $588
Room and Board $16,498
Budget for Other Expenses $3,544
Total One Year Cost $84,528
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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$57,600 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

73% within 6 years
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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at University of Puget Sound are Social Sciences, Business, and Biology. 21% of students major in Social Sciences, 11% in Business, and 9% in Biology.

  • Social Sciences 21%
  • Business 11%
  • Biology 9%
  • English and Literature 9%
  • Visual and Performing Arts 9%
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Last updated: August 2026