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University of Puget Sound
Tacoma, WAPrivate NonprofitCity Setting
Less Selective • 72% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
University of Puget Sound is a private nonprofit institution located in the city setting of Tacoma, WA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 1.6K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 72%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
1.6K (Small)
Admissions Selectivity
72% (Less Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading610 - 710
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math560 - 670
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite27 - 31
1typical 50% range36
72%
Acceptance Rate
Less Selective
Top Majors & Programs
Social Sciences21% of degrees
Business & Marketing15% of degrees
Biological Sciences12% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Computer Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $98,696
Earnings 5yr: $101,929
Debt: $25,000
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $85,925
Earnings 5yr: $84,888
Debt: N/A
Economics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $81,082
Earnings 5yr: $69,224
Debt: $26,031
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $79,192
Earnings 5yr: $82,371
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $77,585
Earnings 5yr: $82,150
Debt: $26,442
Education, General.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $77,402
Earnings 5yr: $74,326
Debt: N/A
Mathematics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $75,462
Earnings 5yr: $81,474
Debt: $22,000
Student Counseling and Personnel Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $68,035
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $65,986
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Psychology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $61,919
Earnings 5yr: $55,554
Debt: $27,000
Communication and Media Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $61,904
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $27,000
History.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $60,458
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $20,500
Area Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $57,407
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $27,000
Education, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $57,205
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $27,000
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $56,052
Earnings 5yr: $64,370
Debt: $27,000
Biological and Physical Sciences.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $55,690
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $26,629
East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $53,792
Earnings 5yr: $47,024
Debt: $27,000
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $52,645
Earnings 5yr: $57,877
Debt: $24,654
Political Science and Government.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $52,278
Earnings 5yr: $57,451
Debt: $22,801
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $52,234
Earnings 5yr: $78,034
Debt: $21,646
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$38,394
In-State Tuition$62,898
Out-of-State Tuition$62,898
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
17%
Pell Grants
43%
Take Loans
82%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$46,802
+49% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$69,594
Completion Signals
68%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
84%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$19,250
Est. Monthly Payment
$208/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
44%
Men56%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 44% men and 56% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
12%
Part-Time Share
1%
Avg Family Income
$112,275
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