University of Puget Sound

University of Puget Sound is a private, nonprofit school in an urban setting in Tacoma, Washington. University of Puget Sound was founded in 1888 and now enrolls around 2,210 students a year, including 1,898 undergrads.

University of Puget Sound offers housing for up to 1,741 students. Most students live off campus,.

University of Puget Sound's endowment was valued at $378.614 million in 2021. The institution spends around $19,896 for each full-time student enrolled. University of Puget Sound employs one full-time professor for every 9 undergrads enrolled.

2022 University of Puget Sound Regular Decision Application Deadline

University of Puget Sound's regular decision application deadline is January 15. All regular decision applicants will be notified by March 15.

University of Puget Sound Early Admission

University of Puget Sound offers early decision and early action.

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The deadline to apply early to University of Puget Sound is on November 1, 2021, which is coming up soon!
67% of applicants that applied early decision in 2021 got in to University of Puget Sound.

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University of Puget Sound Acceptance Rate 2021

It is moderately difficult to get into University of Puget Sound. Around 86% of applicants get into University of Puget Sound each year. Out of 5,230 applications received in 2021, 4,518 students were offered admission.

University of Puget Sound Waitlist 2021

University of Puget Sound reports that no students were waitlisted or admitted off the waitlist in 2021.

How Do I Get Into University of Puget Sound?

University of Puget Sound is considered moderately difficult to get into. Every admissions committee has a different way of evaulating applicants, but most look at a combination of grades, test scoes, activities, as well as essays and recommendations. To apply to University of Puget Sound, applicants must submit the following items.

University of Puget Sound Application Requirements

University of Puget Sound Average GPA and Test Scores

Admitted students have an average high school GPA of 3.6 out of 4.0. The mean SAT scores for students who get into University of Puget Sound is 1234. The mean ACT score for University of Puget Sound students is 28.

Visit the Admissions tab above for more on how to apply to University of Puget Sound.

Does University of Puget Sound Require the ACT or SAT?

University of Puget Sound is a test optional school. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

Out of all applicants, 67% submitted the SAT. 33% submitted the ACT.

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Dorms at University of Puget Sound

Yes! University of Puget Sound provides on-campus housing for up to 1,741 students.

University of Puget Sound students are active in the school's Puget Sound Outdoors, Repertory Dance Group and Ka Ohana me ke Aloha. Log Jam (opening weekend of fall semester), Ka Ohana me ke Aloha Luau/Spring Family Weekend, and and Midnight Breakfast are a few of the events that the campus rallies behind each year.

Click the Student Life tab above to learn more about the student body and campus life at University of Puget Sound.

Financial Aid at University of Puget Sound

University of Puget Sound meets 84% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. The average financial aid package for a full-time, first-year student is around $42,535 a year.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some aid is awarded ona first-come, first-serve basis, so fill out the FAFSA early. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Is University of Puget Sound a Good School?

There is no one way to define a "good" college or university. Acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how selective an institution is, but they don't tell you how happy or successful students are.

Retention, graduation rates, and job placement statistics can help you understand how satisfied students are with their school experience, and how effectively an institution prepares students for careers.

Retention and Graduation Rates at University of Puget Sound

About 76% of students who start at University of Puget Sound come back for their second year of college. Out of the 663 students who started at University of Puget Sound as first-time freshman, 450 graduate within four years.

University of Puget Sound's six-year graduation rate for undergrads is 77%. The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outcomes and Student Debt

Job placement and student debt statistics for recent graduates can give you a sense of the return on investment a school offers. Graduates in the class of 2021 had an average of $30,797 in student loans per borrower. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

Based on this information, how does University of Puget Sound sound? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may be a terrible fit for another! So ask yourself: Is University of Puget Sound a good school for you?

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Where is University of Puget Sound Located?

University of Puget Sound is located in the urban setting of Tacoma, Washington, less than an hour from Seattle.

If you want to see University of Puget Sound for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 5 to Tacoma, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Seattle-Tacoma International.

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