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Overview
University of Puget Sound is a University institution located in Tacoma, WA, in an urban setting.
Location & Contact
Address
1500 North Warner Street
CMB 1062
Tacoma, WA 98416
United States
CMB 1062
Tacoma, WA 98416
United States
Contact
Robin Aijian
Director of Undergraduate Admission
Email: admission@pugetsound.edu
Phone: 253-879-3211
Fax: 253-879-3993
Director of Undergraduate Admission
Email: admission@pugetsound.edu
Phone: 253-879-3211
Fax: 253-879-3993
Majors & Degrees
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
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African-american/black Studies |
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Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, And Group Studies, Other |
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Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Biochemistry |
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Biology/biological Sciences, General |
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Cell/cellular And Molecular Biology |
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Neuroscience |
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Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
Business Administration And Management, General |
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Business/commerce, General |
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International Business/trade/commerce |
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Management Information Systems, General |
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Communication, Journalism And Related Programs | Associate | Bachelors |
Speech Communication And Rhetoric |
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Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
Computer And Information Sciences, General |
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Computer Science |
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Education | Associate | Bachelors |
Music Teacher Education |
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Engineering | Associate | Bachelors |
Pre-engineering |
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English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
Creative Writing |
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English Language And Literature, General |
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Rhetoric And Composition |
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Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
Chinese Language And Literature |
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Classics And Classical Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, General |
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East Asian Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, General |
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French Language And Literature |
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German Language And Literature |
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Japanese Language And Literature |
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Spanish Language And Literature |
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History | Associate | Bachelors |
History, General |
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Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities | Associate | Bachelors |
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies |
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Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
Mathematics, General |
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Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
Biological And Physical Sciences |
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Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, General |
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Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other |
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Natural Sciences |
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Science, Technology And Society |
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Natural Resources And Conservation | Associate | Bachelors |
Environmental Studies |
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Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
Exercise Science And Kinesiology |
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Philosophy And Religious Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
Philosophy |
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Religion/religious Studies |
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Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Chemistry, General |
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Geology/earth Science, General |
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Physics, General |
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Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
Psychology, General |
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Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
American Government And Politics (united States) |
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Economics, General |
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International Economics |
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International Relations And Affairs |
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Political Economy |
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Political Science And Government, General |
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Sociology And Anthropology |
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Sociology, General |
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Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
Art History, Criticism And Conservation |
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Art/art Studies, General |
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Ceramic Arts And Ceramics |
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Digital Arts |
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Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General |
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Keyboard Instruments |
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Music Management |
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Music Performance, General |
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Music Theory And Composition |
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Music, General |
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Painting |
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Printmaking |
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Sculpture |
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Visual And Performing Arts, General |
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Voice And Opera |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
5,239
Applied
3,785
Accepted
1,632
Enrolled
Female Admissions
2,869
Females Applied
2,230
Females Accepted
78%
Male Admissions
2,370
Males Applied
1,555
Males Accepted
66%
Applying
65
Application Fee
3.63
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
Admission Requirements | |
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Required for some programs |
Transcript of high school record Interview |
Application Deadlines
Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
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Fall freshmen | Not reported | April 1st | No |
Out of state Fall freshmen | January 15th | January 1st | No |
Early decision plan | November 1st | December 15th | No |
Other early decision plan | November 1st | January 31st | No |
Transfer | July 15th | Not reported | Yes |
Test Scores Accepted
Test | Avg. Score | 25th %
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75th %
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SAT Critical Reading | 636 | 610 | 710 | |
SAT Math | 621 | 560 | 670 | |
ACT Composite | 29 | 27 | 31 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
65,270
Private
Fees
616
Full-time student fees
16,450
Room & board
8,660
Room only
Financial Aid
53,518
Avg. Financial Aid Package
59,420
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
36,895
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
4,238
Avg. Loan Aid
28,971
Avg. Grant Aid
48,884
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
86%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
20%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
1,632
Total Undergrad students
0%
International Students
71%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
Hispanic/Latino | 11.36% |
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Black or African American | 3.14% |
White or Caucasian | 66.06% |
American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.56% |
Asian | 6.78% |
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.56% |
Two or more races | 9.1% |
Other | 2.01% |
Gender
Male (42.71%)
Female (54.96%)
Campus Life
Housing
Type | |
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College-owned housing | Yes |
Housing requirements | Yes |
Housing options |
Co-ed housing Disabled housing Freshman car parking |
% of undergrad students who live in college housing | 70% |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Choral groups
Campus events:
Log Jam (opening weekend of fall semester), Ka Ohana me ke Aloha Luau/Spring Family Weekend and Midnight Breakfast
Log Jam (opening weekend of fall semester), Ka Ohana me ke Aloha Luau/Spring Family Weekend and Midnight Breakfast
Student Services
Legal services
Health clinic
Personal/psychological counseling
Women's center
International students advisor
Student Organizations
Greek fraternities
Greek sororities
Local fraternities
Local sororities
Most popular organizations:
Puget Sound Outdoors, Repertory Dance Group, Ka Ohana me ke Aloha, Student Theatre Productions and Relay for Life
Puget Sound Outdoors, Repertory Dance Group, Ka Ohana me ke Aloha, Student Theatre Productions and Relay for Life
Campus Security & Safety
24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services
24-hour patrols by trained officers
Student patrols
Late-night transport/escort services
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances
Athletics
Men's Sports
Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
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Baseball | Division 3 | No | |
Basketball | Division 3 | No | |
Cheerleading | No | No | |
Crew | No | No | |
Cross-country Running | Division 3 | No | |
Fencing | No | No | |
Football | Division 3 | No | |
Golf | Division 3 | No | |
Ice Hockey | No | No | |
Indoor Track | No | No | No |
Lacrosse | No | No | No |
Rowing | Division 3 | No | |
Rugby | No | No | |
Sailing | No | No | |
Skiing (downhill) | No | No | No |
Soccer | Division 3 | No | |
Softball | No | No | No |
Swimming And Diving | Division 3 | No | |
Tennis | Division 3 | No | |
Track And Field | Division 3 | No | |
Ultimate Frisbee | No | No | |
Volleyball | No | No | No |
Women's Sports
Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
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Baseball | No | No | No |
Basketball | Division 3 | No | |
Cheerleading | No | No | |
Crew | No | Division 3 | No |
Cross-country Running | Division 3 | No | |
Fencing | No | No | |
Football | No | No | No |
Golf | Division 3 | No | |
Ice Hockey | No | No | |
Indoor Track | No | No | No |
Lacrosse | Division 3 | No | |
Rowing | No | No | No |
Rugby | No | No | |
Sailing | No | No | |
Skiing (downhill) | No | No | |
Soccer | Division 3 | No | |
Softball | Division 3 | No | |
Swimming And Diving | Division 3 | No | |
Tennis | Division 3 | No | |
Track And Field | Division 3 | No | |
Ultimate Frisbee | No | No | |
Volleyball | Division 3 | No |
Faculty
243
Total Faculty
10:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 182
Part-time - 61
Male - 95
Female - 148
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