Washington

University of Puget Sound

Tacoma, Washington

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About

The University of Puget Sound is a private liberal arts college in Tacoma, Washington, United States. It was founded in 1888. The institution offers a variety of undergraduate degrees as well as five graduate programs in counseling, education, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and public health. Puget Sound's athletic programs compete in the National Collegiate Athletic Association's Division III Northwest Conference. The University of Puget Sound is also the only independent national undergraduate liberal arts college in the Pacific Northwest with a School of Music and School of Business and Leadership.

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Cost per year

Tuition and fees (out of state)
US$65,886
Estimated total for international students
US$83,875
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International students at public universities pay the out-of-state rate. The estimated total adds housing, food and books to that tuition; it is derived from Scorecard figures, so check the university's own cost page.

Students

Undergraduates
1,594
Graduate students
270
International undergraduates
0%
Students per teacher
10 to 1

Admissions

Admission rate
72%
SAT
Reading and writing 610–710 · Maths 560–670
ACT
27–31

Test scores show the middle 50% of admitted students.

Outcomes

Graduation rate
69%
Median earnings 10 years after starting
US$71,918

Earnings are for students who received US federal aid, so they may not reflect international graduates.

Programmes (51)

Bachelor's degrees43 subjects
Area StudiesBiochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBiological and Physical SciencesBiology, GeneralBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsCell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical SciencesChemistryClassics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsCommunication and Media StudiesComputer ScienceCriminologyDrama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftEast Asian Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsEconomicsEngineering, GeneralEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralEthnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesFine and Studio ArtsGeological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesGermanic Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsHealth Professions Education, Ethics, and HumanitiesHistoryInternational BusinessInternational Relations and National Security StudiesInternational/Globalization StudiesLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesMathematicsMulti/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherMusicNatural Resources Conservation and ResearchNeurobiology and NeurosciencesPhilosophyPhysicsPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralReligion/Religious StudiesRhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsScience, Technology and SocietySocial and Philosophical Foundations of EducationSociology and AnthropologySports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Master's degrees6 subjects
Curriculum and InstructionEducation, GeneralMental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsPublic HealthRehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsStudent Counseling and Personnel Services
Doctoral degrees1 subject
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions
Professional degrees (MD, JD and similar)1 subject
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions

Subjects and degree levels reported to the US Department of Education. See the university's course catalogue for course-by-course details.