University of Puget Sound
tuition & fees
$62,898
graduate tuition & fees
$41,422
acceptance rate
72%
Student Population
1,864
Number of Programs
62
Financial Aid Amount
$36,377
SAT Scores
1,280
Graduation Rate
68%
University of Puget Sound is a Private, 4 years college located in Tacoma, Washington. Puget Sound ranked 131st in Liberal Arts Colleges and 13rd in Washington Colleges.
It has a total enrollment of 1,864 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. It is a Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree- professional practice. Puget Sound's acceptance rate is 72.25% last year (undergraduate school).
University of Puget Sound is accredited by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of University of Puget Sound and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 1500 N. Warner Street, Tacoma, WA 98416 |
| Phone | 253-879-3100 |
| WEB | https://www.pugetsound.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | https://www.pugetsound.edu/admission/ |
| Online Application | https://www.pugetsound.edu/admission/apply/ |
| Financial Aid | https://www.pugetsound.edu/admission/cost-aid |
| Net Price Calculator | https://collegepricecalculator.com/UniversityofPugetSound |
| Veterans Tuition | https://www.pugetsound.edu/admission/cost-aid/types-aid/aid-veterans |
| Disability Service | https://www.pugetsound.edu/student-accessibility-and-accommodation |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Private, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences |
| Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree- professional practice |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of University of Puget Sound is 72.25% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 11.36%.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 72.25 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 11.36 % |
Tuition & Fees
Puget Sound's 2025 tuition & fees is $62,898 for undergraduate students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 5.01% compared to the last year's rate ($59,900).
For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $41,422. The graduate tuition increased by 7.10% compared to the last year's rate.
| Amounts | |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $62,898 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $41,422 |
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
Student Population
A total of 1,864 students have enrolled at Puget Sound (2024-2025). Puget Sound has 1,594 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 270 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 1,864 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 1,594 |
| Graduate Students | 270 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
Puget Sound offers 62 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by Puget Sound
| Number of programs | 62 Programs |
|---|---|
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✗ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✔ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✗ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |