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Overview
University of Puget Sound is a Comprehensive 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
Shannon Carr
Interim Vice President for Enrollment
Email: admission@pugetsound.edu
Phone: 253-879-3211
Fax: 253-879-3993
Interim Vice President for Enrollment
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 Related |
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| Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Biochemistry |
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| Biology/biological Sciences |
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| Cell And Molecular Biology |
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| Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Business Administration And Management |
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| Business/commerce |
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| International Business/trade/commerce |
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| Management Information Systems |
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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 |
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| Computer Science |
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| Education | Associate | Bachelors |
| Music Teacher Education |
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| English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
| Creative Writing |
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| English |
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| Rhetoric And Composition |
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| Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Chinese |
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| Classics And Classical Languages |
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| East Asian Languages |
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| French |
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| German |
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| Japanese |
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| Spanish |
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| History | Associate | Bachelors |
| History |
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| Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Mathematics |
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| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Biological And Physical Sciences |
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| Interdisciplinary Studies |
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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 |
| Kinesiology And Exercise Science |
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| Philosophy And Religious Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Philosophy |
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| Religious Studies |
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| Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Chemistry |
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| Geology/earth Science |
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| Physics |
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| Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
| Psychology |
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| Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Economics |
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| International Economics |
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| International Relations And Affairs |
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| Political Science And Government |
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| Sociology |
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| Sociology And Anthropology |
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| Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
| Art |
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| Digital Arts |
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| Dramatic/theater Arts |
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| Music |
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| Music Management |
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| Music Performance |
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| Painting |
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| Printmaking |
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| Sculpture |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
5,182
Applied
4,343
Accepted
2,299
Enrolled
Female Admissions
2,994
Females Applied
2,617
Females Accepted
87%
Male Admissions
2,188
Males Applied
1,726
Males Accepted
79%
Applying
60
Application Fee
3.57
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
| Admission Requirements | |
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| Required |
Transcript of high school record Essay 2 recommendations |
| Recommended |
A minimum high school GPA of 3 Interview |
Application Deadlines
| Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
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| Early decision plan | November 15th | December 15th | |
| Other early decision plan | November 15th | January 15th | |
| Transfer | Not reported | Not reported |
Test Scores Accepted
| Test | Avg. Score | 25th %
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75th %
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| SAT Critical Reading | 590 | 690 | ||
| SAT Math | 560 | 680 | ||
| ACT Composite | 25 | 30 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
53,520
Private
Fees
280
Full-time student fees
13,480
Room & board
7,230
Room only
Other Payment Considerations
| Guaranteed tuition plan offered | No |
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| Tuition pre-payment plan | No |
| Tuition payment plans offered | Yes |
| Tuition deferred payment | Yes |
| Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition |
Employees |
Financial Aid
38,542
Avg. Financial Aid Package
40,565
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
20,300
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
4,367
Avg. Loan Aid
19,681
Avg. Grant Aid
33,262
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
80%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
15%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
2,299
Total Undergrad students
0%
International Students
75%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 10.05% |
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| Black or African American | 1.87% |
| White or Caucasian | 67.49% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.22% |
| Asian | 6.74% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.48% |
| Two or more races | 9.62% |
| Other | 3.09% |
Gender
Male (40.76%)
Female (59.24%)
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 | 67% |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Student-run television station
Marching band
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 | No | Division 3 | No |
| Basketball | |
Division 3 | No |
| Cheerleading | No | |
No |
| Crew | No | |
No |
| Cross-country Running | No | Division 3 | No |
| Fencing | No | |
No |
| Football | |
Division 3 | No |
| Golf | No | Division 3 | No |
| Ice Hockey | No | |
No |
| Lacrosse | No | |
No |
| Rugby | No | |
No |
| Sailing | No | |
No |
| Skiing (downhill) | No | No | No |
| Soccer | |
Division 3 | No |
| Softball | |
No | No |
| Swimming And Diving | No | Division 3 | No |
| Tennis | No | Division 3 | No |
| Track And Field | No | Division 3 | No |
| Ultimate Frisbee | No | |
No |
| Volleyball | |
No | No |
Women's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baseball | No | No | No |
| Basketball | |
Division 3 | No |
| Cheerleading | No | |
No |
| Crew | No | Division 3 | No |
| Cross-country Running | No | Division 3 | No |
| Fencing | No | |
No |
| Football | |
No | No |
| Golf | No | Division 2 | No |
| Ice Hockey | No | |
No |
| Lacrosse | No | Division 3 | No |
| Rugby | No | |
No |
| Sailing | No | |
No |
| Skiing (downhill) | No | |
No |
| Soccer | |
Division 3 | No |
| Softball | |
Division 3 | No |
| Swimming And Diving | No | Division 3 | No |
| Tennis | No | Division 3 | No |
| Track And Field | No | Division 3 | No |
| Ultimate Frisbee | No | |
No |
| Volleyball | |
Division 3 | No |
Faculty
291
Total Faculty
11:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 229
Part-time - 62
Male - 138
Female - 153
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