Tacoma, WA

University of Puget Sound

At a Glance
Admission, Tuition, Population, and more
Updated: July 13, 2024
University of Puget Sound is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Tacoma, WA.
It is classified as Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences by Carnegie Classification.
University of Puget Sound is accredited by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.

72% Acceptance Rate

For 2024-25 admission, 5,239 applied, 3,785 accepted, and 430 enrolled in Puget Sound.
185 men and 245 women first-time, full-time students enrolled.
Admission Stats

1,280 SAT, 29 ACT

In 2024-25, the average SAT score is 1,280 and ACT score is 29. The SAT score of 1280 is high, 81 to 86 as in percentile.
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SAT Score
Total117012801380
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing610670710
Math560610670
ACT Score
Composite272931
Math232629
English252930
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2025 Tuition & Fees

The 2025 tuition & fees are $62,898 for undergraduate programs and $41,422 for graduate programs.
Tuition has increased by 5.01% compared to last year at University of Puget Sound.
Cost Breakdown

Financial Aid

1,678 undergraduate students have awarded and the average amount of the aid awarded is $33,850.
For freshmen, 405 students (100%) have received financial aid and its average amount is $33,161.
Detailed Financial Aid

Student Population

A total of 1,864 students enrolled Puget Sound in 2025.
By gender, 759 men and 1,105 women students are enrolled.
There are 1,594 undergraduate and 270 graduate students.
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62 Major Programs

  • 8 graduate programs

Offered Degrees

  • Bachelor's
  • Master's
  • Doctorate
Area of Study

Graduation Rate

The graduation rate of Puget Sound is 68% and the transfer-out rate is 15%.
The retention rate is 84% for full-time and 84% for part-time students.
Graduation Rate
68%
Transfer-out Rate
15%
Retention Rate
84%
Students to Faculty Ratio
10 to 1
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Facutly & Staffs

A total of 257 faculties (instructional staffs) are working for Puget Sound and the average faculty salary is $96,569. The studetns to faculty ratio is 10 to 1.
There are 727 non-instructional staffs and the average staff salary is $76,937.
Number of Faculties
257
Average Faculty Salary
$96,569
Number of Staffs
727
Average Staff Salary
$76,937

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Distance Learning (online classes)
  • ROTC
  • Study Abroad
  • Teacher Certificate

On-Campus Services

  • Academic/career counseling
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services
  • Libraries
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