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Tacoma, WA 98416
p. 253-879-3100
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University of Puget Sound

Tacoma, WA

University of Puget Sound Rating: 4.0/5 (3 votes)

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Ranks 4th in Washington and 120th overall
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College Entrence :: University of Puget Sound College Library :: University of Puget Sound

Carnegie Foundation Classification

Baccalaureate Colleges — Arts & Sciences
UndergraduateArts & sciences focus, no graduate coexistence
GraduatePostbaccalaureate professional (education dominant)
Undergraduate PopulationFull-time four-year, more selective, lower transfer-in
EnrollmentVery high undergraduate
Size & SettingSmall four-year, highly residential

General Characteristics

Title IV EligibilityParticipates in Title IV federal financial aid programs
Highest offeringDoctoral degree
Calendar SystemSemester
Years of college work requiredN/A
Variable Tuition
Religious AffiliationN/A
Congressional District5306

Special Learning Opportunities

Distance Learning
ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force  —   /   / 
Study Abroad
Weekend College
Teacher Certification

Student Tuition Costs and Fees

What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending University of Puget Sound?
149th for total cost of attendance
  In District In State Out of State
Effective as of 2010-08-04
FT Undergraduate Tuition $35,440 $35,440 $35,440
FT Undergraduate Required Fees $195 $195 $195
PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour $1,118 $1,118 $1,118
FT Graduate Tuition $31,290 $31,290 $31,290
FT Graduate Required Fees N/A N/A N/A
PT Graduate per Credit Hour $1,118 $1,118 $1,118
Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus $48,125 $48,125 $48,125
Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family $48,125 $48,125 $48,125
Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family $42,607 $42,607 $42,607

Student Tuition Cost History and Trends

Prior year comparison and trends on the cost of attending / attendance cost.
  In District In State Out of State
Published Tuition & Fees $31,895 $33,975 $31,895 $33,975 $31,895 $33,975
  Cost (regardless of residency)
Effective as of 2010-08-04
Books & Supplies $1,000(N/C)
On-Campus – Room & Board $8,265 $8,760
On-Campus – Other Expenses $2,300(N/C)
Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board $8,265 $8,760
Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses $2,300(N/C)
Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board $5,604 $5,800

Admission Details

Effective as of 2010-08-05
Application Fee RequiredN/A
Undergraduate Application Fee$50
Graduate Application Fee$75
First Professional Application FeeN/A
Applicants 5,561 (2,292 male / 3,269 female)
Admitted 3,526 (1,393 male / 2,133 female)
Admission rate 63%
First-time Enrollment 721 (302 male / 419 female)
FT Enrollment 721 (302 male / 419 female)
PT Enrollment N/A (N/A male / N/A female)
Total Enrollment2,879

Admission Criteria

What criteria does University of Puget Sound use for admissions?  = Required,   = Recommended,   = Neither required nor recommended
Open Admissions
Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record  /  N/A / 
College Prep. Completion
Recommendations
Formal competency demoN/A
Admission test scores
TOEFL
Other testsN/A

Admission Credits Accepted

What types of credits does University of Puget Sound accept?
Dual Credit
Life Experience
Advanced Placement (AP)

Athletics - Association Memberships

Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships NCAA
NCAA Football Conference Northwest Conference
NCAA Basketball Conference Northwest Conference
NCAA Baseball Conference Northwest Conference
NCAA Track & Field Conference Northwest Conference

ACT Test Admission

104th for 75pctl scores
Applicants submitting ACT results 52%
Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) 25 / 32
Math scores (25/75 %ile) 24 / 29
Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) 25 / 30

SAT Test Admission

156th for 75pctl scores
Applicants submitting SAT results 84%
Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) 570 / 680
Math scores (25/75 %ile) 560 / 660
Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) 1130 / 1340

Student Services

Remedial Services
Academic / Career Counseling
PT Cost-defraying Employment
Career Placement
On-Campus Day Care
Library Facility

Student Living

First-time Room / Board Required
Dorm Capacity1,634
Meals per WeekN/A
Room Fee$5,130
Board Fee$4,300

Student Financial Aid Details

How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
University of Puget Sound 1753rd for the average student loan amount.
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Effective as of 2010-09-21

Student Enrollment Demographics

How many students are enrolled at University of Puget Sound?

Student Graduation Demographics

How many students graduated at University of Puget Sound?

Most Popular Fields of Study

The top 5 fields of study completed at University of Puget Sound.

Student Completion / Graduation Demographics

How many students are successful graduates?
 
Total 7 22 31 54 5 499 53 671
Art/Art Studies, General 1 1 15 4 21
Asian Studies/Civilization
Biochemistry 1 7 8
Biological and Physical Sciences 1 1 1 21 2 26
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 1 5 5 24 3 38
Business Administration and Management, General 1 6 2 7 62 10 88
Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology 1 9 10
Chemistry, General 4 4
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General 5 2 7
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 1 3 1 18 2 25
Computer Science 1 3 1 7 12
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services 1 7 1 9
Curriculum and Instruction
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 3 10 1 14
Economics, General 1 1 4 18 24
Economics, Other 1 2 3 36 4 46
Education, General 1 1 30 2 34
Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision
English Language and Literature, General 3 2 3 48 1 57
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General 1 2 12 4 19
French Language and Literature 3 1 4
Geology/Earth Science, General 2 2
German Language and Literature
History, General 1 10 1 12
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 1 4 10 15
Management Information Systems, General 1 1 4 6
Mathematics, General 2 5 7
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Music Management and Merchandising
Music Performance, General 3 1 4
Music Teacher Education 4 4
Music, General 1 1 1 2 5
Occupational Therapy/Therapist 3 1 4 17 5 30
Philosophy 2 10 12
Physics, General 1 4 1 6
Political Science and Government, General 1 3 2 1 20 2 29
Psychology, General 3 3 1 28 3 38
Religion/Religious Studies 7 1 8
Science, Technology and Society 6 6
Sociology 2 2 4 24 2 34
Spanish Language and Literature 7 7

Faculty Compensation / Salaries

University of Puget Sound 525th for the average full-time faculty salary.
Effective as of 2010-08-31
Tenure system
Average FT Salary $76,970 ($82,626 male / $70,581 female)
Number of FT Faculty 230 (122 male / 108 female)
Number of PT Faculty 51
FT Faculty Ratio 5 : 1
Total Benefits $5,588,313

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