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About University of Puget Sound

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University of Puget Sound is a private liberal arts college in Tacoma, WA, known for its liberal arts college, small class sizes, and arts and sciences focus. With an acceptance rate of 83%, University of Puget Sound is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 405 students each year. University of Puget Sound is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 1170–1390, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. University of Puget Sound offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $35,838 per year; the sticker price of $73,134 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

University of Puget Sound acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

83%
Overall Accept Rate
1280
Median Admitted SAT
SATSubmitted score range: 1170 – 1390 (test optional)

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to University of Puget Sound

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Essay Strategy
Puget Sound emphasizes community engagement in Tacoma, so if you have experience with civic involvement, environmental work, or local service, tie that directly to how you plan to engage with the broader Tacoma community as a student.
Essay Strategy
Puget Sound is a small liberal arts college that values intellectual breadth, so in your essays highlight how you actively pursue interests across multiple disciplines rather than focusing exclusively on one subject area.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What University of Puget Sound actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$73k/yr$23.6k
30k-48k~$73k/yr$23.1k
48k-75k~$73k/yr$31.6k
75k-110k~$73k/yr$34.9k
110k+~$73k/yr$45.5k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

68%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$47k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
9:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
1,842
Undergrad Enrollment
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