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University of Puget Sound

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Tacoma, WA

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Located in Tacoma, WA, University of Puget Sound is a private small school with roughly 1,594 undergraduates. University of Puget Sound is not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, with an acceptance rate near 72%. Among reported majors, Computer Science shows the strongest outcomes -- $98,696/year in median earnings four years after graduation. Most students arrange their own housing since on-campus living isn't required.

Admissions

Admit rate72%
SAT range1170–1380
ACT range27–31
Undergrads1,594
Yield (admits who enroll)9%
Next deadlineNot reported

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$78,378
4-year grad rate68%
Median earnings, 10yr out$69,594

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans43%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out82%

"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.

Majors & earnings

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies
Area Studies$57,407/yr
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies$37,553/yr
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology, General$52,645/yr
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Business Administration, Management and Operations$77,585/yr
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Communication and Media Studies$61,904/yr
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer Science$98,696/yr
Education
Education, General$57,205/yr
English Language and Literature/Letters
English Language and Literature, General$50,690/yr
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies$38,871/yr
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics$56,052/yr
East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics$53,792/yr
History
History$60,458/yr
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics$75,462/yr
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other$65,986/yr
Biological and Physical Sciences$55,690/yr
Natural Resources and Conservation
Natural Resources Conservation and Research$46,112/yr
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness$52,234/yr
Psychology
Psychology, General$61,919/yr
Social Sciences
Economics$81,082/yr
Political Science and Government$52,278/yr
Sociology and Anthropology$48,940/yr
International Relations and National Security Studies$47,734/yr
Visual and Performing Arts
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft$46,791/yr
Fine and Studio Arts$43,032/yr
Music$41,207/yr

Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.

Campus life

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity1,703
Typical room charge$7,700
Typical board charge$7,370

Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.

What matters in your application

GPARequired
Class rankNot considered
RecommendationsRequired

From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.

Frequently asked questions

What is University of Puget Sound's acceptance rate?

University of Puget Sound in Tacoma, WA admits approximately 72% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.

What SAT score do I need for University of Puget Sound?

Admitted students at University of Puget Sound typically score between 1170–1380 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

What ACT score do I need for University of Puget Sound?

Admitted students at University of Puget Sound typically score between 27–31 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does University of Puget Sound cost?

University of Puget Sound's total cost of attendance is reported at $78,378 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.

Does University of Puget Sound require students to live on campus?

No -- University of Puget Sound doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.

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