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University of Puget Sound
Tacoma, WA · Private nonprofit · Midsize city · Website
- Admission rate
- 72%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $32,507
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 69%
- Median earnings
- $71,918
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
University of Puget Sound is a private nonprofit college in Tacoma, WA with 1,594 undergraduates. It admits 72% of applicants, and admitted students average 1296 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $32,507 per year ($23,158 for families earning under $30,000). 69% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $71,918 ten years after enrolling.
private nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 72%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 5,548
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 4,232
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 11%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing610–710
200800
SAT Math560–670
200800
ACT Composite27–31
136
What University of Puget Sound looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkConsidered
- Class rankNot considered
- Essay or personal statementRequired
- RecommendationsRequired
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusConsidered
- Work experienceConsidered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $83,875
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $65,886
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$23,158
- $30–48k$17,456
- $48–75k$23,121
- $75–110k$25,399
- $110k+$44,430
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Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 69%
- Freshman retention
- 84%
- Median earnings
- $71,918
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $23,250
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 1,594
- Student–faculty ratio
- 10:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 23%
- White66%
- Hispanic11%
- Black3%
- Asian7%
University of Puget Sound FAQ
What is University of Puget Sound's acceptance rate?+
University of Puget Sound admits 72% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for University of Puget Sound?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 610–710 on SAT Reading and Writing and 560–670 on SAT Math; the average total is 1296.
What ACT score do you need for University of Puget Sound?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 27–31.
Is University of Puget Sound test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to University of Puget Sound?+
In Fall 2023, 5,548 students applied to University of Puget Sound and 4,232 were admitted; 463 enrolled.
Does University of Puget Sound consider legacy status?+
Yes. University of Puget Sound reported that legacy status is considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does University of Puget Sound require an essay?+
University of Puget Sound reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does University of Puget Sound cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $83,875 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $32,507.
What is University of Puget Sound's graduation rate?+
69% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 236328 · How we use this data
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