University of Puget Sound

It is moderately difficult to get into University of Puget Sound. University of Puget Sound admitted 88% of all applicants in 2022. Out of 5,025 applications received in 2023, 4,437 students were offered admission.

If you are considering submitting an application to University of Puget Sound, the regular decision application deadline is January 15 and the application fee costs $65.

Students who apply to University of Puget Sound for the fall semester should anticipate a decision by March 15.

University of Puget Sound Admissions Stats at a Glance

The following is an overiew of some of University of Puget Sound's admissions stats.

University of Puget Sound 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.6
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	19%
Admissions Test Policy	Test Optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	31%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	20%
Waitlist	Yes

University of Puget Sound Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for University of Puget Sound.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	Yes	November 1	December 15
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	Yes	November 1	January 15
Regular Decision	Yes	1 15	March 15

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Considering Applying Early to University of Puget Sound?

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University of Puget Sound offers early decision and also offers early action. Early decision is binding, which means you must attend if you are admitted, while early action allows you to apply early without committing.

🗓️ Early Decision I applications are due by November 1 EDI applicants should receive a decision by December 15.

🗓️ The Early Action deadline is November 1. University of Puget Sound will release EA admissions decisions no later than January 15.

The early decision acceptance rate at University of Puget Sound is 51%, compared to an overall acceptance rate of 88%. Last year, University of Puget Sound admitted 53 of the 104 students who applied early decision.

Some students apply early to college to boost their chances of getting in. When you apply early, your application is considered before all the regular decision applicants apply. Applying early may increase your chance of acceptance, since it is a way to show your interest in a school.

➡️ Explore a list of some selective colleges that accept significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on University of Puget Sound Admissions

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How To Get Into University of Puget Sound

Getting into University of Puget Sound is moderately difficult. University of Puget Sound evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny or waitlist.

In 2022, University of Puget Sound accepted 88% of all applicants, about 4,437 of the 5,025 students who applied.

Schools that are moderately difficult to get into, like University of Puget Sound, accept fewer than 85% of all applicants. At least 75% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT or over 18 on the ACT.

Transferring to University of Puget Sound

It is moderately difficult to be admitted as a transfer student.

For Students Waitlisted to University of Puget Sound

In 2022, University of Puget Sound waitlisted 24 students and 4 accepted a place on the waitlist.

What Does University of Puget Sound Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when determining who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college decides which factors are they consider most important in the admissions process. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that prioritize the areas where you stand out.

Admissions Factors at University of Puget Sound

What does University of Puget Sound consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Character/Personal Qualities	Very Important
Application Essay	Very Important
Academic GPA	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Alumni/ae Relations	Important
Extracurricular Activities	Important
Recommendation(s)	Important
Talent/Ability	Important
Volunteer Work	Important
Work Experience	Important
Class Rank	Considered
Interview	Considered
Racial/Ethnic Status	Considered
Standardized Test Scores	Considered
Level of Applicant's Interest	Considered
First Generation	Considered

Make sure to check with University of Puget Sound for more information on admission factors.

University of Puget Sound 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to University of Puget Sound, all applicants must submit the following items. Check in with University of Puget Sound's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Written Essay or Personal Statement	–	–	–	–
Interview	–	–	–	–
Letter(s) of Recommendation	–	–	–	–
Transcript(S) of College Record	–	–	–	–
Transcript of High School Record	–	–	–	–
Standardized Test Scores	–	–	–	–
Statement of Good Standing From Prior Institution(S)	–	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into University of Puget Sound?

Students admitted to University of Puget Sound have an average unweighted GPA of 3.6.

Out of all students that were admitted, 41% submitted a class rank. At University of Puget Sound 19% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 52% were in the top 25% and 88% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At University of Puget Sound, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	5.67%
3.75 and 3.99	35.22%
3.50 and 3.74	21.18%
3.25 and 3.49	17.49%
3.00 and 3.24	11.33%
2.50 and 2.9	9.11%
2.00 and 2.49	–

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to University of Puget Sound directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

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.

In 2022, 31% of University of Puget Sound's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 20% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

To be competitive with other University of Puget Sound applicants, you should strive to earn between 0 and 0 (or higher!) on the SAT. At University of Puget Sound 25% of admitted students scored higher than 0 and 25% of scored lower than 0, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of University of Puget Sound students scored 670 or higher and 75% of students scored 580 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of University of Puget Sound students scored 700 or higher, and 75% scored a 580 or higher.

To be most competitive at University of Puget Sound, you should strive to earn between 27 and 32 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 32 means you fall in the 75th percentile for University of Puget Sound's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 32, and three out of four students scored lower than 32 on the ACT.

A 27 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for University of Puget Sound students. Only one out of every four students scored below 27.

More Information on Transferring to University of Puget Sound

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to University of Puget Sound.

For transfer students wishing to start in the fall, the deadline to apply is March 1. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in University of Puget Sound during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Spring Term

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University of Puget Sound Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to University of Puget Sound?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to University of Puget Sound.

Does University of Puget Sound accept transfer credits?

✅ University of Puget Sound accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions.

Does University of Puget Sound accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ University of Puget Sound accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to University of Puget Sound?

❌ No, University of Puget Sound is test optional, so you can choose whether or not to submit your test scores. If your scores are higher than the school's average, you probably want to include them. If you scored lower than a school's average, you it might make sense to leave them out of your application.

What is University of Puget Sound's acceptance rate?

✅ The acceptance rate for University of Puget Sound is 88%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at University of Puget Sound?

✅ University of Puget Sound's early decision acceptance rate was 51% in 2021.

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