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University of Puget Sound

Tacoma, WA·Private·~72% acceptance

University of Puget Sound is a private university in Tacoma, WA. It has fairly open admissions, accepting about 72% of applicants. The average net price after aid is about $38,394 per year. About 68% of students graduate, and alumni earn a median of about $69,594 ten years after enrolling.

Average cost
$38,394/yr avg net price after aid
Full cost $78,378
Aid cuts ~$39,984/yr on average

Average across all aided students (U.S. College Scorecard). Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take the free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.

Deadlines
ED
Nov 1
EA
Nov 1
RD
Jan 15

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Admissions
GPA range3.47–3.97
SAT (middle 50%)1170–1380
ACT (middle 50%)27–31
Test policyTest optional
Programs
Computer Science
Data Science / Statistics
Information Systems / IT
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Environmental Science
Outcomes
68%
graduation rate
84%
freshman retention
$46,802
median earnings, 6yr
$69,594
median earnings, 10yr
Frequently asked questions
What is University of Puget Sound's acceptance rate?
University of Puget Sound admits about 72% of applicants.
How much does University of Puget Sound cost?
At University of Puget Sound, the average net price after aid is about $38,394 per year, and the full cost of attendance is about $78,378 per year before aid. Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for University of Puget Sound?
The middle 50% of admitted students score 1170–1380 on the SAT and 27–31 on the ACT.
What are University of Puget Sound's application deadlines?
University of Puget Sound's deadlines are Early Decision around Nov 1, Early Action around Nov 1, Regular Decision around Jan 15. Always confirm exact dates on the school's official site.

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