School Information

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Total Enrollment 2,879
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 12 : 1

University of Puget Sound

http://www.pugetsound.edu
1500 N Warner, Tacoma, Washington 98416
(253) 879-3100

University of Puget Sound is an independent predominantly residential undergraduate liberal arts college with selected graduate programs building effectively on a liberal arts foundation. The university, as a community of learning, maintains a strong commitment to teaching excellence, scholarly engagement, and fruitful student-faculty interaction. The mission of the university is to develop in its students capacities for critical analysis, aesthetic appreciation, sound judgment, and apt expression that will sustain a lifetime of intellectual curiosity, active inquiry, and reasoned independence. A Puget Sound education, both academic and cocurricular, encourages a rich knowledge of self and others; an appreciation of commonality and ...show more »

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Private not-for-profit
Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army)
Teacher certification
Study abroad
Student Services Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
Credit Accepted Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Not applicable
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Doctor's degree - professional practice
Campus Setting City: Midsize
Disability Services Student 7%
 
School Costs

At University of Puget Sound, 86.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 85.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $17,017), and 54% receive loans ($7,402 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $9,190. Off campus it is around $9,190.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending University of Puget Sound is $29,490 per year.

 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 5,561 people applied to University of Puget Sound. Of the applicants, 63.0% were admitted (61.0% male & 65.0% female ) and 20.0% accepted (22.0% male and 20.0% female)

Of the 2,606 undergraduate students at University of Puget Sound, 1.0% are part-time. A majority (98.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 23.0% of the 273 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     20.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     86.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     68.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     76.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     78.0%
 
Admissions
Yearly Application Deadline January 3 - January 1 & March 1
Admissions Office Phone 253.879.3211
Admissions Office Email admission@pugetsound.edu
Admissions Office Address University of Puget Sound 1500 N. Warner St. Campus Mailbox (Number) Tacoma, WA 98416
Admissions Transfer URL http://www.pugetsound.edu/admission/apply/transfer-students/
Admissions Website http://www.pugetsound.edu/admission/ (find financial aid info here)
Application Website http://www.applyweb.com/apply/ups/index.html
Application Fee $50

In order to be accepted to University of Puget Sound, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • SAT and ACT test scores
 
Test Scores
University of Puget Sound SAT SCORES
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 570
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 680
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 560
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 660
SAT Writing (25th Percentile) 550
SAT Writing (75th Percentile) 663
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 25
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 30
ACT English (25th Percentile) 25
ACT English (75th Percentile) 32
ACT Math (25th Percentile) 24
ACT Math (75th Percentile) 29
 
University of Puget Sound Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies 0
Asian Studies/Civilization 0
Biological and biomedical sciences 56
Biochemistry 8
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 38
Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology 10
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 94
Business Administration and Management, General 88
Management Information Systems, General 6
Communication, journalism, and related programs 25
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 25
Computer and information sciences and support services 12
Computer Science 12
Education 4 43
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services 9
Curriculum and Instruction 0
Education, General 34
Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision 0
Music Teacher Education 4
English language and literature/letters 57
English Language and Literature, General 57
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 37
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General 7
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General 19
French Language and Literature 4
German Language and Literature 0
Spanish Language and Literature 7
Health professions and related clinical sciences 30 32
Occupational Therapy/Therapist 30
Physical Therapy/Therapist 32
History 12
History, General 12
Mathematics and statistics 7
Mathematics, General 7
Multi/interdisciplinary studies 32
Biological and Physical Sciences 26
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 0
Science, Technology and Society 6
Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies 15
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 15
Philosophy and religious studies 20
Philosophy 12
Religion/Religious Studies 8
Physical sciences 12
Chemistry, General 4
Geology/Earth Science, General 2
Physics, General 6
Psychology 38
Psychology, General 38
Social sciences 133
Economics, General 24
Economics, Other 46
Political Science and Government, General 29
Sociology 34
Visual and performing arts 44
Art/Art Studies, General 21
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 14
Music Management and Merchandising 0
Music Performance, General 4
Music, General 5
 
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