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Tacoma, Washington · Private Non-Profit ·City

University of Puget Sound

D
Exceptional Investment ROI grade · Top 86% value
72.3% Acceptance $38,394 Avg net price 68% Graduate $69,594 Median earnings 1,594 Students

At a glance

Basics

Type
Private Non-Profit
Setting
City
Enrollment
1,594 students
Women / Men
56.3% / 43.7%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
72.3%
SAT (mid 50%)
1170–1380
ACT (mid 50%)
27–31

Cost

Avg net price
$38,394
Sticker price
$78,378
Tuition (in-state)
$62,898
Tuition (out-of-state)
$62,898

Outcomes

Graduation rate
68%
Retention rate
84%
Median earnings (10y)
$69,594
Median debt
$25,000 (~$271/mo)

Financial aid

On Pell grants
17.3%
Take federal loans
43.1%

All majors at University of Puget Sound

49 programs listed in federal data. Every row opens a school-specific page; listings without a positive program signal stay available for users but out of Google's index.

Major
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Political Science and Government
Psychology, General
Education, General
Communication and Media Studies
Computer Science
Economics
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness
Biology, General
History
East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences
Sociology and Anthropology
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology
Mathematics
Biological and Physical Sciences
International Relations and National Security Studies
Natural Resources Conservation and Research
Chemistry
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies
Student Counseling and Personnel Services
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Fine and Studio Arts
Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
English Language and Literature, General
Music
Science, Technology and Society
Philosophy
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions
Public Health
Physics
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies
Religion/Religious Studies
Sociology
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences
Engineering, General
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
International Business
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Neurobiology and Neurosciences
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Area Studies
Curriculum and Instruction
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
International/Globalization Studies
Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities
Management Information Systems and Services

Cost & ROI

Is University of Puget Sound worth it?

Pay $38,394/yr after aid. Graduates earn a median of $69,594 ten years out — about 1.8× the annual cost. Value grade: D.

Avg net price
$38,394/yr
Median earnings
$69,594/yr (10y out)
Median debt
$25,000~$271/mo
4-year est. cost
$153,576net of aid

Frequently asked questions

What is University of Puget Sound's acceptance rate?

University of Puget Sound admits 72.3% of applicants — accessible on admissions, compared to the national average of 72.3%. Most admitted students score in the 1170–1380 range on the SAT.

How much does University of Puget Sound cost per year?

The average annual net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $38,394. The sticker price before any aid is $78,378, so most students receive substantial discounts. Over four years that net cost adds up to roughly $153,576.

How much debt do University of Puget Sound graduates have?

Graduates leave University of Puget Sound with a median federal student loan balance of $25,000, which works out to about $271 per month on a standard 10-year repayment plan. About 43.1% of students take federal loans.

Is University of Puget Sound worth the cost?

Ten years after enrolling, University of Puget Sound graduates earn a median of $69,594 per year (national median: $50,834). That's about 1.8× the annual net price. EduGradify assigns University of Puget Sound a value grade of D.

What SAT score do you need for University of Puget Sound?

Admitted students score 1170–1380 on the SAT (middle 50% range, out of 1600). That means a quarter of admits scored above the high end of that range, and a quarter scored below it.

What is the graduation rate at University of Puget Sound?

68% of full-time undergraduates graduate from University of Puget Sound within six years of enrolling — national average is 49.9%. First-year retention is 84%.

What are the most popular majors at University of Puget Sound?

49 programs are listed in federal data; 43 have positive share data. The largest reported major at University of Puget Sound is Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (11.9%), followed by Business Administration, Management and Operations (9.2%).

What percent of University of Puget Sound students receive financial aid?

17.3% of University of Puget Sound students receive a federal Pell Grant — the main need-based federal aid program. 43.1% take federal student loans.

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