University of Puget Sound

Tacoma, WA · Private Nonprofit University · 1,864 undergraduates

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Admissions

Acceptance Rate
72.3%
Applications
5,239
Enrolled
430
Yield Rate
11.4%
SAT Average
1280
ACT Midpoint
29
Test Policy
Considered
Application Fee
$65

Freshman Class Profile

Top 10% of HS Class
32.5%
Top 25% of HS Class
59.5%
Top 50% of HS Class
92.6%

Application Deadlines

  • Early Decision (binding): November 1 · notification December 15
  • Early Action: November 1 · notification January 31

Admission Factors

Very Important
Rigor of Curriculum, Academic GPA, Application Essay, Character / Personal Qualities
Important
Recommendations, Extracurricular Activities, Talent / Ability, Legacy / Alumni Relation, Volunteer Work, Work Experience
Considered
Class Rank, Standardized Tests, Interview, First Generation, Level of Interest

Waitlist

Offered Spot
43
Accepted Spot
12
Admitted from Waitlist
1
Waitlist Conversion Rate
2.3%

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition
$62,898
Out-of-State Tuition
$62,898
Average Net Price
$38,394

Average Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Under $30k
$28,409
Family Income $30k–$48k
$29,663
Family Income $48k–$75k
$33,336
Family Income $75k–$110k
$37,880
Family Income Over $110k
$45,996

Financial Aid

Avg. % of Financial Need Met
90%
Avg. Need-Based Grant
$58,426
Avg. Total Aid Package
$63,315
Avg. Debt at Graduation
$29,835
% Graduates Who Borrowed
51.48%
% Receiving Pell Grants
17.0%

Outcomes & Graduation

4-Year Graduation Rate
2.0%
6-Year Graduation Rate
68.0%
First-Year Retention Rate
80.0%

Academics

STEM Graduates
10.4%
Major Concentration
Specialized
Annual Degree Completions
944

Top Fields of Study

  • Social Sciences: 87 graduates/year
  • Biological & Biomedical Sciences: 63 graduates/year
  • Business & Management: 63 graduates/year
  • Psychology: 41 graduates/year
  • Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies: 30 graduates/year
  • Visual & Performing Arts: 25 graduates/year

Competitiveness & Trends

Competitiveness Z-Score
2.61
Application Trend
Stable demand
Application Momentum (3yr CAGR)
1.4% annual growth
Opportunity Score Percentile
64th percentile
Years of Data
11 years (IPEDS)

This school is 2.6 standard deviations more competitive than its historical average.