University of Puget Sound
Liberal arts college · Tacoma, WA · 1,594 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
72%
Moderately selective
SAT (middle 50%)
1170–1380
ACT (middle 50%)
27–31
Average net price
$32,507
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$83,875
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
69%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into University of Puget Sound?
University of Puget Sound accepts about 72 of every 100 applicants (72%), which makes it moderately selective. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 1170 and 1380 on the SAT. A score at or above 1380 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 1170, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 27–31.
The latest federal data says University of Puget Sound is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on University of Puget Sound's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does University of Puget Sound cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $83,875 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $32,507 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $65,886 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$65,886
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$65,886
- Room & board$17,316
- Total cost of attendance$83,875
- Average net price after grants$32,507
Popular majors
Social Sciences, Business, Interdisciplinary Studies, Visual & Performing Arts, Biology.
University of Puget Sound FAQ
- What is University of Puget Sound's acceptance rate?
- 72% — moderately selective.
- What SAT score do you need for University of Puget Sound?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 1170–1380. Aim for 1380 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for University of Puget Sound?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 27–31.
- Is University of Puget Sound test-optional?
- The latest federal data says University of Puget Sound is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on University of Puget Sound's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does University of Puget Sound cost?
- About $83,875 a year before aid; $32,507 on average after grants.
- What is University of Puget Sound's FAFSA school code?
- 003797. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so University of Puget Sound receives your information.
- What is University of Puget Sound's graduation rate?
- 69% of students finish within six years.
Colleges similar to University of Puget Sound
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle UniversitySeattle, WA | 77% | 1200–1430 | $34,324 | 71% |
| Pacific Lutheran UniversityTacoma, WA | 78% | 1040–1260 | $20,652 | 64% |
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| Gonzaga UniversitySpokane, WA | 82% | 1190–1380 | $32,750 | 85% |
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