University of Puget Sound 

School Name and Address

Contact for more information

	University of Puget Sound
	1500 North Warner Street
	Tacoma, WA 98416
Main telephone	253.879.3100
Website	https://www.pugetsound.edu/
Virtual campus tour	https://www.pugetsound.edu/admission/you-visit-virtual-tour#virtualtour
Request more information	https://admission.pugetsound.edu/register/request

General Information 

General information

Public or private	Private
Type of school	University
Date founded	1888
Degrees offered	Bachelor's, Master's, First professional
School accreditation	Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
Specialized accreditation	American Chemical Society, Washington State Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction, National Association of Schools of Music, Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education, Commission on Accreditation for Physical Therapy Education
School mascot	Loggers

School setting

Setting	Urban (in a large city)
Closest major metropolitan area	Seattle
Population of city the school is in	199,637
Distance from campus to city center	Three miles
Public transportation to campus	On city and county bus line; regular buses to Seattle
Student parking on campus	Free parking for all students; cars must be registered with Security Services
Campus size	97 acres
County	Pierce

School visits

Visitor information website	https://www.pugetsound.edu/admission/visit/
School visit availability	The best time to visit Puget Sound is during the week, while classes are in session. The Office of Admission is open year round Monday - Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Saturday morning tours and limited interviews are available September through April, from 9:00 a.m. to noon. In October and November, Saturday Information Sessions are offered at 10:00 a.m. and noon in place of interviews.

Student Body

Enrollment

Number of full time, freshmen men	267
Number of full time, freshmen women	386
Total number of full time freshmen	653
Number of part time, freshmen men	0
Number of part time, freshmen women	0
Total number of part time freshmen	0
Total number of freshmen men	267
Total number of freshmen women	386
Total number of freshmen	653
Number of full time, undergraduate men	940
Number of full time, undergraduate women	1,408
Total number of full time undergraduates	2,348
Number of part time, undergraduate men	5
Number of part time, undergraduate women	11
Total number of part time undergraduates	16
Total number of undergraduate males	945
Total number of undergraduate females	1,419
Total number of undergraduate students	2,364
Total enrollment	2,364

Racial-ethnic background of undergraduate students

American Indian/Alaskan Native	Less than 1%
Asian	6%
Black	1%
Hispanic	8%
Multiracial	9%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	Less than 1%
White	69%
Race/ethnicity unknown	3%
These figures reflect responses of people who chose to indicate their racial-ethnic background. All categories except Hispanic represent non-Hispanic students. International students are not included in these figures so they may not add up to 100 percent.

Out-of-state students

Percentage of students from out of state	77%
Number of states and territories represented	44

International students

Percentage of students from outside the US	Less than 1%
Number of countries represented	6

Age of students

Percentage of students 25 or older

1%

Costs 

Annual costs for full-time undergraduate students
(Costs are for the 2019-2020 academic year. Full-time costs are based on two semesters per year.)

In-state tuition	$51,470
Out-of-state tuition	$51,470
Fees	$270
Books and supplies	$1,000
Room and board (live on campus)*	$13,000
Board and transportation (live with parents)	$6,480
* Room and board costs may vary by housing facility and number of meals in meal plan
Cost information website	https://www.pugetsound.edu/admission/tuition-aid-scholarships/costs-payment
Health insurance is not offered by the University. Transportation and personal/miscellaneous fees are $2,300 per year. All students are required to live on campus for the first two years.

Tuition rates vary by

Class load (number of credits taken)

Tuition refund policy

https://www.pugetsound.edu/admission/tuition-aid-scholarships/costs-payment/refunds-adjustments

Tuition payment plans available

Deferment plan (you can pay part of your tuition at the start of the term and the rest at the end of the term)

Installment plan (you can pay tuition in several payments over the course of the term)

Tuition waivers available to

School employees and their children

Financial Aid 

Contact for counseling or more information

Maggie Mittuch
Associate Vice President for Student Financial Services
sfs@pugetsound.edu
253.879.3214 or 800.396.7192
Financial aid office website	https://www.pugetsound.edu/admission/tuition-aid-scholarships/
Scholarship list website	https://www.pugetsound.edu/admission/tuition-aid-scholarships/financial-aid/

Applying for financial aid

Submit these forms	FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
Application deadline (for fall term)	January 15

Financial aid awarded to undergraduates
(Financial aid data are for the 2018-2019 academic year.)

Average financial aid package awarded to freshmen	$37,175
For freshmen, percentage of need* met by aid package	78%
Average amount of financial aid awarded to freshmen
Loan	$3,449
Scholarship or grant	$32,894
Average financial aid package awarded to undergraduates (including freshmen)	$35,216
For all undergraduates, percentage of need* met by aid package	77%
Average amount of financial aid awarded to undergraduates
Loan	$4,390
Scholarship or grant	$30,159
Work study	$2,965
* "Need" as defined for financial aid results from a formula based on a student's situation. The formula considers family and student income, family size, unusual expenses, and the school's costs.

Who received financial aid

Number of freshmen who applied for aid	537
Number of freshmen who received aid	414
Number of undergraduates who applied for aid	1,525
Number of undergraduates who received aid	1,264

Loans

Percentage of students who took out loans to pay for school	53%
Average student loan debt for last graduating class	$32,999

Financial aid programs at this school

Loans

Federal PLUS loans (for parents)

Federal Stafford loans (subsidized)

Federal Stafford loans (unsubsidized)

Need-based scholarships and grants

Federal Pell Grants

Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)

Privately-sponsored scholarships and grants

School-sponsored scholarships and grants

State-sponsored scholarships and grants

Merit-based scholarships and grants

School-sponsored scholarships in academics

School-sponsored scholarships in art

School-sponsored scholarships for special characteristics

Student employment

Work study

Admissions 

Contact for more information

Laura Martin-Fedich
Vice President for Enrollment
admission@pugetsound.edu
253.879.3211
800.396.7191
Admissions office website	https://www.pugetsound.edu/admission
Electronic application website	https://www.pugetsound.edu/admission/apply/

Entrance difficulty

For incoming students

Moderately difficult (about 85% of all applicants accepted)

Last year's applicants

Number of male applicants	2,471
Number of male applicants accepted	2,091
Number of male applicants who enrolled	267
Number of female applicants	3,259
Number of female applicants accepted	2,969
Number of female applicants who enrolled	386
Total number of applicants	5,730
Total number of applicants accepted	5,060
Total number of applicants who enrolled	653

Education required for admission

High school education

High school diploma required and GED accepted.

Application dates

Admission is available	Fall, spring
Number who applied for early action	2,840
Number who were admitted via early action	2,667
Number who applied for early decision	110
Number who were admitted via early decision	98

Application requirements

Online application available	https://www.pugetsound.edu/admission/apply/
Application fee	$60
Submit these items:
Application	Required for all students
High school GPA	3.0, recommended, but not required
High school transcript or GED certificate	Required for all students
Interview	Recommended, but not required
Letters of recommendation	2, required for all students
Written essay or personal statement	Required for all students

Factors considered by schools when evaluating applicants

High school GPA	Very important
Difficulty of high school courses	Very important
Standardized test scores	Considered
High school class rank	Considered
Recommendations	Important
Application essay	Very important
Character/personal qualities	Very important
Interview	Considered
Talent or ability	Important
Extracurricular activities	Important
Level of applicant's interest	Considered
Religious affiliation/commitment	Not considered
Work experience	Considered
Related to a school graduate	Considered
First generation college student	Considered
Racial/ethnic group	Considered

Other admissions information

Accepted students can defer admission for a period of time

Early admissions (select high school students can enroll for college credit)

School uses a waiting list

Transfer student admissions

Admission requirements

Application, College Official's Report, College Instructor Evaluation, Application Supplement, Official transcripts from all postsecondary institutions, application fee; some transfer students may need to submit high school transcripts and SAT I or ACT exam scores.

Test scores of freshmen who enrolled at the school

SAT evidence-based reading and writing
Under 400	1%
400 - 499	6%
500 - 599	26%
600 - 699	48%
700 - 800	19%
Average SAT evidence-based reading and writing score	627
SAT math
Under 400	1%
400 - 499	8%
500 - 599	36%
600 - 699	41%
700 - 800	14%
Average SAT math score	605
ACT score
18 - 23	15%
24 - 29	48%
30 - 36	37%
Average ACT score	28

High school performance of students who enrolled at this school

Average GPA (on 4.0 scale)	3.5
Percentage in top 50% of their high school class	91%
Percentage in top 25%	58%
Percentage in top 10%	28%

Undergraduate retention and graduation

Percentage of freshmen who returned for their sophomore year	81%
Percentage of full-time students who complete their bachelor's degree:
In four years or less	65%
Between four and five years	9%

Academics

Degrees offered

Bachelor's

Master's

First professional

School catalog

Academic index website

https://www.pugetsound.edu/academics/departments-and-programs/

Faculty and instruction

Academic calendar	Semesters
Number of faculty on campus	288
Student faculty ratio	11:1

Graduation requirements

Required number of credits for a bachelor's degree	32 units
All students must meet:
Core curriculum or school-wide requirements
Foreign language requirement
Internship requirement	Depends on major
Math or science requirement
Senior project requirement	Depends on major

Attendance options

Evenings

Part time

Summer school

Optional academic programs

Double major

Honors program

Student-designed major

3-2 degree programs

3-2 degree programs (three-year bachelor's degree and two-year master's degree) are available
Engineering	Master's at Washington University in St. Louis, Columbia University, University of Southern California

Off-campus study

Study abroad available

In these countries

Argentina, Australia, Austria, Botswana, Brazil, Cameroon, Chile, China, Costa Rica, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, England, France, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Guatemala, Hungary, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Morocco, Namibia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Oman, Peru, Rwanda, Scotland, Senegal, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, Tanzania, Turks and Caicos Islands, Uganda, Vietnam

Military officer training (ROTC)

Army ROTC

Army ROTC available with partner institution Pacific Lutheran University

Alternative credit opportunities

Advanced Placement

Cooperative education

Independent study

International Baccalaureate

Internships

Postsecondary enrollment options (high school students can enroll for credit)

Computing

Computers on campus for student use

Computer lab available to students

Computer network can be accessed from dorm rooms

Computer network can be accessed from off campus

Discount computer purchase plan available

Online registration for classes

Wi-Fi available across 95% of campus.

Libraries

Main library name

Collins Memorial Library

Sports 

Intercollegiate and intramural sports available

	Intercollegiate				Intramural
Sport	Men		Women		Men	Women
Baseball	Div 3
Basketball	Div 3		Div 3		Yes	Yes
Cheerleading	Yes		Yes
Crew	Yes		Div 3
Cross-country running	Div 3		Div 3
Fencing	Club		Club
Football	Div 3				Yes	Yes
Golf	Div 3		Div 2
Ice hockey	Club		Club
Lacrosse	Club		Div 3
Rugby	Club		Club
Sailing	Club		Club
Skiing (downhill)			Club
Soccer	Div 3		Div 3		Yes	Yes
Softball			Div 3		Yes	Yes
Swimming	Div 3		Div 3
Tennis	Div 3		Div 3
Track and field	Div 3		Div 3
Ultimate Frisbee	Club		Club
Volleyball			Div 3		Yes	Yes
$ indicates scholarships offered. For intercollegiate sports, the division is given when that information is available. “Yes” is used if a sport is offered, but the school has not specified the division. “Club” indicates intercollegiate competition is at the club level. For intramural sports, “Yes” indicates a sport is available.

Athletic association membership

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
Sports website URL	http://www.loggerathletics.com/landing/index

Student Life 

Student activities

Choral groups

Drama or theater groups

Newspaper

Orchestra

Radio station

Student government

Fraternities and sororities

National or local fraternities

National or local sororities

https://www.pugetsound.edu/student-life/student-activities/greek-life/

Clubs and associations

Number of student clubs and associations with open membership	105
Largest clubs and organizations on campus	Puget Sound Outdoors, Repertory Dance Group, Ka Ohana me ke Aloha, Student Theatre Productions, Relay for Life
Student clubs and associations website	https://asups.pugetsound.edu/asups-clubs

Housing 

Contact for more information

Residence Life
reslife@pugetsound.edu
253.879.3317
Housing office website	https://www.pugetsound.edu/student-life/campus-living/residence-life/

Campus housing

Percentage of students who live on campus	66%
Percentage of students on campus on a typical weekend	90%
School owns or operates housing
Highest year that students are required to live on campus	Sophomore
Housing availability for first year students	Guaranteed
Housing options	Co-ed
Housing is available for students with disabilities
Dorms require a key or code to enter

Campus housing for graduate students

Application deposit

$200

Student Services

Academic services for all students

Academic advising

Reading and study skills courses

Tutoring

Health and legal services available on campus for all students

Health clinic

Low-cost health insurance

Psychological counseling

Other services for all students

Orientation

Services for students with disabilities

Peggy Perno
Director, Office of Accessibility and Accommodation
saa@pugetsound.edu
253.879.3395 or 253.879.3399
Disabilities services website	https://www.pugetsound.edu/academics/academic-resources/accessibility-accommodation/
Designated parking
Housing
Interpreters for the deaf
Readers for the blind
Registration assistance
Services for students with learning disabilities
Tutors

Campus security

24-hour emergency phone and alarms on campus

Campus patrolled by trained security personnel

Late night transport service

Career Services

Contact for more information

Career and Employment Services
ces@pugetsound.edu
253.879.3161
Career services website	https://www.pugetsound.edu/about/offices-services/ces

Percentage of recent graduating class that

Was counseled by the career services office

50%

Career services offered

Alumni networking and mentoring

Career counseling

Career interest testing

Career library

Job bank

Job fairs

Job interview preparation

Job interviews

On campus recruitment by employers

Placement assistance

Résumé preparation assistance

Résumé referral to employers

Graduate Study 

Contact for more information

Shannon Carr
Director of Admission
admission@pugetsound.edu
800.396.7191
Graduate school website	https://www.pugetsound.edu/admission/apply/grad/

Enrollment

Number of undergraduate men	945
Number of undergraduate women	1,419
Total number of undergraduate students	2,364
Total enrollment	2,364

Costs for full-time graduate students
(Costs are for the 2019-2020 academic year. Full-time costs are based on nine units per year.)

In-state tuition*	$33,795
Out-of-state tuition*	$33,795
* Tuition may vary by program
Tuition cited is for entire Master of Arts in Teaching program. The cost per unit is $3,755. The program takes nine units to complete (fall, spring, and summer terms). Tuition is different for each graduate degree program. Currently, the cost per unit for the Occupational Therapy program is $6,500 and for the Physical Therapy program it is $4,875 per unit, for the Master of Education Counseling Program cost per unit is $4,065. See the school's website https://www.pugetsound.edu/admission/tuition-aid-scholarships/graduate-students/  for details.

Graduate admissions

Admission requirements	Admission requirements vary by program. Please see website for details.
Application deadline	Admission application deadline varies by program. Please see website for details.
Application fee	$50