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University of Puget Sound

Tacoma, WA 4 year Private
Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale City: Midsize
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Common app member Yes
Dormitory capacity 1,726
Student to faculty ratio 9 to 1
Acceptance rate 88%
Students retention rate 88%
On-time graduation rate 74%

Located in Tacoma, Washington, University of Puget Sound is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 88% indicates that University of Puget Sound is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

University of Puget Sound is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 9-to-1, University of Puget Sound emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

University of Puget Sound boasts an impressive student retention rate of 88% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 74% and 74%, respectively.

  • Accredited by: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
  • The institution provides on-campus housing
  • Website

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

88.3%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$55,670

Cost of attendance at University of Puget Sound in 2022 for students from Washington.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Washington's average $5,771
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$55,670

Cost of attendance at University of Puget Sound in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Washington's average $11,857
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 99 of freshman students at University of Puget Sound received on average $31,818 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$31,818
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 70 18% $4,573 $320,136
Other Federal Grant 146 38% $5,785 $844,651
State Grant/Scholarships 42 11% $5,944 $249,642
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 381 99% $28,946 $11,028,361
Total Grant & Scholarships 381 99% $31,818 $12,122,654

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of University of Puget Sound students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of University of Puget Sound students is 74.2%. Female students graduated at a rate of 76.8%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 69.8%.

74.2%

  • asian 69.4% 25 students
  • African American 66.7% 2 students
  • white 73.9% 359 students
  • unknown 73.3% 22 students
  • hawaiian 100.0% 3 students
  • hispanic 76.1% 35 students
  • International Students 100.0% 3 students
  • Mixed Race 79.1% 34 students

Sport Conferences

  • Football Northwest Conference
  • Baseball Northwest Conference
  • Basketball Northwest Conference
  • Track and Cross Country Northwest Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

University of Puget Sound provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

University of Puget Sound offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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