University of Puget Sound
Tacoma, WA • 4-year Private • Acceptance Rate 72%
University of Puget Sound is a private university in Tacoma, Washington. University of Puget Sound was founded in 1888 and enrolls 2,006 students.
| Quick Facts | |
|---|---|
| Total Enrollment | 2,006 |
| Campus Setting | city |
| Admission rate | 72% |
| Tuition and fees | |
|---|---|
| In State | $59,900 |
| Out-of-State | $59,900 |
| Paying For College |
See The Official 2025-2026 CC Calendar for projected decision dates.
Admissions
For information about applying to University of Puget Sound, see the school’s admission page and online application.
| Test | 25th percentile score | Median score | 75th percentile score |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 610 | 670 | 710 |
| SAT Math | 560 | 610 | 670 |
| ACT Composite | 27 | 29 | 31 |
| ACT English | 25 | 29 | 30 |
| ACT Math | 23 | 26 | 29 |
| Consideration | Required | Not required but considered | Not considered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA |  |
||
| Secondary school rank | |
||
| Secondary school record | |
||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |
||
| Recommendations | |
||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |
||
| Admission test scores | |
||
| English Proficiency Test | |
||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |
||
| Work experience | |
||
| Personal statement or essay | |
||
| Legacy status | |
Tuition & Fees
Visit the financial aid office’s website to learn more about the cost of attending University of Puget Sound.
| Cost Breakdown | In State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $59,340 | $59,340 |
| Fees | $560 | $560 |
| Room and Board | $15,040 | $15,040 |
| Books | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Total (Before Financial Aid): | $75,940 | $75,940 |
Majors
| Major | Bachelors | Masters | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 60 | ||
| Occupational Therapy/Therapist | 29 | 13 | |
| Psychology, General | 37 | ||
| Physical Therapy/Therapist | 37 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 29 | ||
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 26 | ||
| Education, General | 22 | ||
| Sociology and Anthropology | 22 | ||
| Economics, General | 21 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 20 | ||
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 17 | ||
| Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology | 15 | ||
| Computer Science | 15 | ||
| Political Economy | 14 | ||
| Environmental Studies | 14 | ||
| History, General | 11 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 10 | ||
| Creative Writing | 10 | ||
| International Relations and Affairs | 10 | ||
| Painting | 9 | ||
| Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services | 9 | ||
| Mental Health Counseling/Counselor | 9 | ||
| American Government and Politics (United States) | 8 | ||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 8 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 8 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 8 | ||
| Music, General | 8 | ||
| Public Health, General | 7 | ||
| Religion/Religious Studies | 6 | ||
| Chinese Language and Literature | 6 | ||
| African-American/Black Studies | 6 | ||
| International Business/Trade/Commerce | 6 | ||
| French Language and Literature | 6 | ||
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other | 5 | ||
| German Language and Literature | 5 | ||
| Biochemistry | 5 | ||
| Japanese Language and Literature | 5 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 5 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General | 4 | ||
| Neuroscience | 4 | ||
| Philosophy | 4 | ||
| Printmaking | 3 | ||
| Science, Technology and Society | 3 | ||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 3 | ||
| Voice and Opera | 3 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 3 | ||
| Music Performance, General | 2 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Physics, General | 2 | ||
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 1 | ||
| Hispanic and Latin American Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 1 | ||
| Art/Art Studies, General | 1 |
Data source: IPEDS as of the January 6, 2026 release