Tacoma, 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
Application deadlines for Fall 2027 entry
- Early Decision: Nov 1, 2026
- Early Action: Nov 1, 2026
- Regular Decision: Jan 15, 2027
Confirm on University of Puget Sound's own admissions site before you apply.
Cost & outcomes
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field. Tuition & fees are the sticker price for a full-time first-year undergrad, before financial aid, and don't include room and board.
Where do you stand against University of Puget Sound's numbers?
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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.
When is the application deadline for University of Puget Sound?
University of Puget Sound's deadlines are Early Decision Nov 1, 2026; Early Action Nov 1, 2026; Regular Decision Jan 15, 2027, per its own published admissions calendar.
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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