University of Puget Sound
tuition & fees
$59,900
graduate tuition & fees
$38,676
acceptance rate
76%
Student Population
2,023
Number of Programs
58
Financial Aid Amount
$32,665
SAT Scores
1,310
Graduation Rate
76%
University of Puget Sound is a Private, 4 years college located in Tacoma, Washington. Puget Sound ranked 120th in Liberal Arts Colleges and 16th in Washington Colleges.
It has a total enrollment of 2,023 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. It is a Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree- professional practice. Puget Sound's acceptance rate is 76.28% last year (undergraduate school).
University of Puget Sound is accredited by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of University of Puget Sound and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 1500 N. Warner Street, Tacoma, WA 98416 |
| Phone | 253-879-3100 |
| WEB | www.pugetsound.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | www.pugetsound.edu/admission/ |
| Online Application | www.pugetsound.edu/admission/apply/ |
| Financial Aid | www.pugetsound.edu/admission/cost-aid |
| Net Price Calculator | https://collegepricecalculator.com/UniversityofPugetSound |
| Veterans Tuition | www.pugetsound.edu/admission/cost-aid/types-aid/aid-veterans |
| Disability Service | www.pugetsound.edu/student-accessibility-and-accommodation |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Private, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences |
| Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree- professional practice |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of University of Puget Sound is 76.28% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 10.94%. The application fees are $65 for undergraduate programs and $60 for graduate programs.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 76.28 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 10.94 % |
| Undergraduate Application Fees | $65 |
| Graduate Application Fees | $60 |
Tuition & Fees
Puget Sound's 2024 tuition & fees is $59,900 for undergraduate students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 3.95% compared to the last year's rate ($57,626).
For graduate programs, its 2024 tuition & fees is $38,676. The graduate tuition increased by 3.67% compared to the last year's rate.
| Amounts | |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $59,900 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $38,676 |
*Data Source: 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 03/01/2024)
Student Population
A total of 2,023 students have enrolled for the academic year 2023-2024. Puget Sound has 1,712 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 311 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 2,023 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 1,712 |
| Graduate Students | 311 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
Puget Sound offers 58 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by Puget Sound
| Number of programs | 58 Programs |
|---|---|
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✗ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✔ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✗ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |