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University of Puget Sound
Most applicants get into University of Puget Sound — 72.3% were admitted — so the real questions are cost, fit and outcomes, covered below.
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University of Puget Sound sits in Tacoma proper — a private campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it.
Its highest-earning path is Computer Science, where graduates median $98,696 four years out. Faculty pay averages $128,712 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 1,594 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 84% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1185 and 1390 — above the WA middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on University of Puget Sound's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
University of Puget Sound is test-optional: scores are considered when submitted but not required. The 1185–1390 range below describes admitted students who chose to submit — typically University of Puget Sound's stronger testers — so treat it as the higher end of what gets in.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 615 | 670 | 710 |
| SAT Math | 570 | 640 | 680 |
| ACT Composite | 27 | 30 | 31 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, University of Puget Sound received 5,548 applications and admitted 4,232 (76.3%), with 463 enrolling.
How University of Puget Sound compares
| University of Puget Sound | Washington median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 72.3% | 83.2% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $62,898 | $19,614 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $69,594 | $62,092 | $53,781 |
Ten years after enrolling, the median University of Puget Sound student earns $69,594 — 12% above the Washington median of $62,092 for college-goers.
Cost, size & completion
University of Puget Sound lists tuition at $62,898 for everyone — private schools don't do residency pricing. University of Puget Sound's sticker and net price can differ sharply after aid; treat $62,898 as the ceiling, not the bill.
With 1,594 undergraduates, University of Puget Sound is small enough that class size and faculty access are structural, not marketing claims.
68% graduate within six years. Roughly 32% don't — ask a University of Puget Sound tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at University of Puget Sound
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Computer Science | $98,696 |
| Economics | $81,082 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $77,585 |
| Mathematics | $75,462 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $65,986 |
| Psychology, General | $61,919 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $61,904 |
| History | $60,458 |
| Area Studies | $57,407 |
| Education, General | $57,205 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $56,052 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | $55,690 |
| East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $53,792 |
| Biology, General | $52,645 |
| Political Science and Government | $52,278 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $52,234 |
| English Language and Literature, General | $50,690 |
| Sociology and Anthropology | $48,940 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | $47,734 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $46,791 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $46,112 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $43,032 |
| Music | $41,207 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | $38,871 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | $37,553 |
Median earnings for these 25 University of Puget Sound programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $69,594 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 19 additional University of Puget Sound programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for University of Puget Sound?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1185–1390 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 72.3% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is University of Puget Sound's acceptance rate?
76.3% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 4,232 admitted from 5,548 applicants.
How much does University of Puget Sound cost?
At University of Puget Sound, published tuition is $62,898 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is University of Puget Sound's ceiling, not a quote.
What do University of Puget Sound graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $69,594 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Washington
- Pacific Lutheran University — 78% admitted
- Northwest University — 83.2% admitted
- Seattle Pacific University — 83.4% admitted
- Seattle University — 76.9% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.