University of Puget Sound

Tacoma, WA · Midsize city

AskSchool #242 of 300Private nonprofitLiberal arts collegeTest optional
Acceptance rate
72.3%
Most recent year reported
Average net price
$38,394
Sticker price $78,378
Graduation rate
68%
Within 6 years
Median earnings
$69,594
10 years after starting

Admissions

Acceptance rate (most recent year)
72.3%
Applicants (fall 2023)
5,548
Admitted (fall 2023)
4,232
Enrolled freshmen (fall 2023)
463
Yield (admitted who enroll)
11%
Acceptance rate – women (fall 2023)
81%
Acceptance rate – men (fall 2023)
70%
SAT reading, middle 50%
610–710
SAT math, middle 50%
560–670
ACT composite, middle 50%
27–31
Enrollees who sent SAT / ACT
29% / 14%

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class; test ranges and rate from U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

What they look at

High school GPA
required
High school class rank
not considered
High school record (transcript)
required
College-prep program completed
considered
Recommendations
required
Demonstration of competencies
not considered
SAT/ACT scores
considered
English proficiency test (TOEFL etc.)
required
Other test
not considered
Work experience
considered
Personal statement or essay
required
Legacy status
considered

“Considered” means the college uses it if you submit it, but it isn’t required.

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) for first-time, full-time students who got aid, by family income.

Family income $0–30k$23,643
Family income $30–48k$23,133
Family income $48–75k$31,649
Family income $75–110k$34,870
Family income $110k+$45,456
Full sticker price (per year)
$78,378
Tuition & fees – in-state
$62,898
Tuition & fees – out-of-state
$62,898
Median debt at graduation
$25,000
Students with federal loans
43%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Outcomes

Graduate within 6 years
68%
Freshmen who return for year 2
84%
Median earnings, 1 year after graduating
$31,762
Median earnings, 10 years after starting
$69,594

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Students & campus

Undergraduates
1,594
Graduate students
270
Student-to-faculty ratio
10 : 1
Women
56%
Students receiving Pell grants
17%
Full-time faculty
75%

Undergraduate diversity

White66%
Hispanic11%
Two or more9.1%
Asian6.8%
Black3.1%
Unknown2.0%
American Indian/Alaska Native0.6%
Pacific Islander0.6%
International0.4%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Most popular majors

Social Sciences15%
Business & Marketing12%
Interdisciplinary Studies8.9%
Visual & Performing Arts8.4%
Biology & Biomedical Sciences6.7%
Psychology6.7%
English6.4%
Parks, Recreation & Fitness4.8%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release) (share of bachelor’s degrees awarded)

Contacts & links

President
Isiaah Crawford
Main phone
(253) 879-3100
Address
1500 N. Warner Street, Tacoma, WA 98416

Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics, 2024–25

How to apply

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