University of Puget Sound
PrivateTacoma, WA
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
Cost & outcomes
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
"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
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
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
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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