University of Puget Sound Admission
Application Fee
$65
Graduate Application Fee
$60
Acceptance Rate
82.66%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
9.17%
Freshmen Enrollment
405
SAT Scores
1,280
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 5,345 students have applied and 4,418 students have allowed to admit to University of Puget Sound (Acceptance rate: 82.66%). Puget Sound's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 9.17 % where 405 students have finally enrolled out of 4,418 admitted students.
Puget Sound acceptance rate is lower (tighter to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Washington.
Puget Sound enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Washington.
How to Apply to University of Puget Sound
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Puget Sound. Puget Sound offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | www.pugetsound.edu/admission/ |
|---|---|
| Online Application | www.pugetsound.edu/admission/apply/ |
| Financial Aid | www.pugetsound.edu/admission/cost-aid |
| Net Price Calculator | https://www.collegenpc.com/UniversityofPugetSound |
| Veterans Tuition | www.pugetsound.edu/admission/cost-aid/types-aid/aid-veterans |
| Disability Service | www.pugetsound.edu/student-accessibility-and-accommodation |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Puget Sound and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at University of Puget Sound is 1,280 and the average ACT score is 29. You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| University of Puget Sound | 1,280 | 29 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Washington | 1,180 | 74 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At University of Puget Sound, 115 students submitted SAT scores (28% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,280 and it is around average than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Washington. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 600 | 660 | 700 |
| Mathematics | 570 | 620 | 690 |
| Total | 1,170 | 1,280 | 1,390 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At University of Puget Sound, 50 students submitted ACT scores (12% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 29 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Washington. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 27 | 29 | 32 |
| English | 25 | 26 | 29 |
| Mathematics | 25 | 31 | 34 |
Puget Sound Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to University of Puget Sound. The school requires 5 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Recommendations, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), and Legacy status.
3 items are Considered if submitted - Completion of college-preparatory program, Admission test scores, and Personal statement or essay.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Required |