At a glance
Average net price
$38,394
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
68.0%
Admission rate
72%
Undergrad size
1,594
In-state tuition
$62,898
Out-of-state tuition
$62,898
Cost of attendance
$78,378
Median earnings (10y)
$69,594
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,296
- ACT midpoint
- 29
- Retention
- 84.0%
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
17 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by humanities & arts (33%), social sciences (29%), stem (18%).
- STEM18%
- Business15%
- Humanities & arts33%
- Social sciences29%
- Trades & services5%
- Social sciences17.8%~283 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Business15.3%~243 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Biological sciences11.5%~183 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Psychology8.3%~132 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~128 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Communication6.0%~96 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- English5.0%~80 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~80 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~80 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~72 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Computer science3.3%~52 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- History2.8%~44 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~40 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Mathematics1.8%~28 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~28 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~20 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Education0.5%~8 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 130 | $46,383 | $26,442 |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 99 | $28,059 | $22,801 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | First professional | 91 | — | — |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 84 | $28,705 | $27,000 |
| Education, General. | Master's | 66 | $60,899 | — |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Master's | 63 | $68,518 | — |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 56 | $25,376 | $24,654 |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 53 | $35,004 | $27,000 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor's | 48 | $32,428 | $21,646 |
| Economics. | Bachelor's | 48 | $48,980 | $26,031 |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor's | 45 | $57,730 | $25,000 |
| History. | Bachelor's | 41 | $24,461 | $20,500 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences. | Bachelor's | 39 | $21,709 | $26,629 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Bachelor's | 38 | $24,013 | $24,623 |
| Sociology and Anthropology. | Bachelor's | 33 | $24,431 | $24,924 |
| Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences. | Bachelor's | 32 | $28,818 | — |
| International Relations and National Security Studies. | Bachelor's | 30 | $29,768 | $25,798 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 29 | $34,720 | $27,000 |
| East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 25 | — | $27,000 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | Bachelor's | 25 | — | — |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 25 | $38,324 | $22,000 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies. | Bachelor's | 22 | — | $21,215 |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 21 | $19,816 | $27,000 |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor's | 20 | $26,720 | $26,345 |
| Religion/Religious Studies. | Bachelor's | 19 | $16,420 | — |
| Music. | Bachelor's | 19 | $29,692 | $27,000 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | Master's | 18 | $58,778 | — |
| Philosophy. | Bachelor's | 15 | — | — |
| Chemistry. | Bachelor's | 15 | — | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | Bachelor's | 13 | — | $27,000 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | Master's | 13 | — | — |
| Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 12 | — | — |
| Science, Technology and Society. | Bachelor's | 12 | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | Bachelor's | 11 | $26,752 | — |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 10 | — | — |
| Physics. | Bachelor's | 10 | — | — |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences. | Bachelor's | 8 | — | — |
| Public Health. | Master's | 7 | — | — |
| International Business. | Bachelor's | 7 | — | — |
| Sociology. | Bachelor's | 5 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About University of Puget Sound
University of Puget Sound is a mid-sized institution located in Tacoma, Washington, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 1,594 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Social sciences, Business, Biological sciences.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at University of Puget Sound — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $38,394 per year, which is premium-priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $62,898 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $78,378 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 68.0%, a above-average completion outcome. 84.0% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $69,594 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
University of Puget Sound confers degrees and certificates across 17 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Social sciences, Business, Biological sciences. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by humanities & arts (33% of credentials), social sciences (29% of credentials), stem (18% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
University of Puget Sound accepts 72% of applicants, making it moderately selective. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,296. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 29.
Location & campus
Set in Tacoma, Washington (city), University of Puget Sound draws students from across Washington and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about University of Puget Sound
Q.How much does University of Puget Sound cost?
The average net price at University of Puget Sound is $38,394 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $78,378.
Q.What is the graduation rate at University of Puget Sound?
University of Puget Sound has a 6-year graduation rate of 68.0% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into University of Puget Sound?
University of Puget Sound admits 72% of applicants, which is considered moderately selective.
Q.How much do University of Puget Sound graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median University of Puget Sound graduate earns $69,594 per year.
Q.What is tuition at University of Puget Sound?
Published tuition is $62,898 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is University of Puget Sound located?
University of Puget Sound is located in Tacoma, Washington (ZIP 98416).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with University of Puget Sound at their official website.