Skip to Main Content
University of Puget Sound
blue checkmark
  • 4 Year
  • TACOMA, WA

Report Card

grade B
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade B+
  2. Value
    grade B
  3. Diversity
    grade B+
  4. Campus
    grade B+
  5. Athletics
    grade C+
  6. Party Scene
    grade B
  7. Professors
    grade B+
  8. Location
    grade B+
  9. Dorms
    grade B minus
  10. Campus Food
    grade B
  11. Student Life
    grade B
  12. Safety
    grade C+

About

1500 N WARNER ST
TACOMA, WA 98416
Athletic Division
NCAA Division III (with football)
Athletic Conference
Northwest Conference
From University of Puget Sound

University of Puget Sound is tucked away into the Pacific Northwest city of Tacoma, Washington, surrounded by forests, mountains, rivers, and lakes, as well as vibrant urban amenities. Our campus was ranked the third most beautiful in the country, but we’re so much more than a pretty face—we want to help you meet your college goals, and then help you dream up new ones.

To ensure you get the most out of your college experience, we have a class size average of 17 students. When you consider our faculty-to-student ratio of 1:11, you'll begin to see that these won’t just be your professors, they will be your mentors and guides as you determine your major, area of specialty, and beyond. Let us introduce you to your college community; whether you engage in sports, student interest groups, and/or identity clubs, you’ll meet friendships to last a lifetime. As we like to say, “once a Logger, always a Logger!”

This is the Sound of stepping into your greatness. This is Puget Sound.

Upcoming Events

University of Puget Sound Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

Admissions

Application Deadline
January 15
Acceptance Rate
88%
SAT Range
1150-1370
ACT Range
26-32
Application Fee
$65
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Accepts Common App
Yes

Will You Get In?

Find Student Loans

Find Student Loans

YouTube Video

Cost

Net Price
$28,221 / year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$31,818 / year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
100%

Scholarship

Academics

Professors
grade B+
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
8:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
88%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 41 responses
57%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 54 responses
52%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 54 responses

Majors

Meet Our Students

academic spotlight

Our students are creatives, leaders, and unique individuals following their paths in education. Hear their stories and the paths of learning they chose at University of Puget Sound.

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
1,835 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
31
Undergrads Over 25
2%
Pell Grant
18%
Varsity Athletes
23%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 37 responses
  • Passionate
    35%
  • Great conversation partners
    14%
  • Liberal
    11%
  • Try to hard to be what they think is cool
    11%
  • Friendly
    8%
  • Self absorbed
    8%
  • Boring Hipster
    5%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
99%
Poll
44%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 66 responses
Poll
66%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life. 82 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 37 responses
  • Place of growth and self discovery
    35%
  • Hipster
    14%
  • Pretty
    14%
  • Arrogant
    11%
  • Overrated
    11%
  • Perfect
    5%
  • Study hard, play not so hard
    5%

Instagram Posts

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$52,700 / year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
74%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
92%
National
83%
65%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 23 responses

University of Puget Sound Reviews

Rating 3.49 out of 5  795 reviews
Rating 5 out of 5  
Rating 2 out of 5  
Rating 2 out of 5  

Add to List