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University of Puget Sound

Tacoma, Washington 98416

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Strong graduate outcomes — known for business

University of Puget Sound is a private institution in Tacoma with particular strength in business and biology. With an average SAT of 1332, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 1.6K undergraduates with a 10:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

68% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $69,594 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $38,920.

Established
1888
Motto
προs τα ακρα
Mascot
"Grizz" the Logger
Type
Private Liberal arts college
Conference
Pacific Northwest Collegiate Lacrosse League)
Division
Division III

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76%Acceptance
1332SAT Avg
1,631Students
10:1Student:Faculty
68%Grad Rate
$69,594Earnings 10yr
$38,920Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

University of Puget Sound Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate76.3%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1332

Reading & WritingMid: 640
615710
MathMid: 620
570680

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 29
2731

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

76.3%

Trend

SAT Avg

1332

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$59,900
Room & Board$15,040
Books & Supplies$1,000
Total Cost of Attendance$75,509
Average Net Price$38,920
Median Debt at Graduation$25,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$265

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$28,409
$30–48K$29,663
$48–75K$33,336
$75–110K$37,880
$110K+$45,996

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$38,920

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

5700.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$19,250

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

11

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (52)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
1,631
Gender Split
57% / 43%
Women / Men
First Generation
12%
Pell Grant Recipients
17%

Race & Ethnicity

White 67%
Black 3%
Hispanic 10%
Asian 6%
Two+ 9%
Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate67.9%
Freshman Retention80.5%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$46,802
8 Years$55,567
10 Years$69,594

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$54,200
Men
$66,600

Rankings

U.S. News
#95
Forbes
#205
Wall Street Journal
#29
Washington Monthly
#80

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Varsity Sports — Seatac Cup

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

124High

Estimated from WA state average + city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 250Rainy days: 75

Nearest Cities

Seattlepop. 740K
25 mi(43 min)
Portlandpop. 650K
121 mi(210 min)
San Franciscopop. 870K
656 mi(1137 min)

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