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University of Puget Sound
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University of Puget Sound
School profile / Tacoma, WA
University of Puget Sound
Private · 4-year·1,864 students enrolled
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Graduation rate
68%
Reported student outcome
Acceptance rate
72%
Reported admissions data
Overview
This school is accessible, giving a well-prepared applicant a realistic shot. Most students pay far less than the sticker price: the average student receiving aid pays $43,188 a year against a $83,940 list price, a 49% gap.
University of Puget Sound is a urban private four-year institution located in Tacoma, WA. It enrolls a small student body of approximately 1,864 students. As a private institution, it sets its own tuition and operates independently of state funding.
At a glance
Data from IPEDS, U.S. Dept. of Education.
Admissions
Acceptance rate
72%
SAT range
1170 - 1380
Academic fit
Admission probability
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Academics
Student:faculty
10:1
Avg class size (est.)
~25 students
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Costs
Sticker price
$83,940
Avg net price after aid
$43,188
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Financial aid
Receiving financial aid
99%
Avg grant aid
$36,377
Data from College Scorecard, U.S. Dept. of Education.
Student body
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Campus life
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Housing & living costs
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Location
Distance from home
Cost of living
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