University of Puget Sound: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1458 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #390 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #350 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #5 of 57 | In Washington |
| #1 of 5 | In Tacoma |
| #275 of 1,139 | For Military science |
| Top50% | For 96 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 83%
- Undergraduates
- 1,712
- Graduates
- 311
- Male:Female Ratio
- 40:60
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- pugetsound.edu
University of Puget Sound Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
University of Puget Sound has an acceptance rate of 83% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 83% | 75% | 90% |
| Applicants | 5,345 | 2,521 | 2,824 |
| Admissions | 4,418 | 1,889 | 2,529 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 405 | 164 | 241 |
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
115 or 28%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1170
or below
75% of them
had 1390
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in the University of Puget Sound are 1170-1390 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
50 or 12%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 27
or below
75% of them
had 32
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in the University of Puget Sound are 27-32 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Recommendations | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 1315 (65%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 226 (11%) |
| Two or more races | 172 (9%) |
| Asian | 157 (8%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 65 (3%) |
| Black or African American | 57 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 12 (0.6%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 11 (0.5%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend University of Puget Sound is $41,363 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $26,537 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $27,810 |
| $48-75K | $36,006 |
| $75-110K | $34,060 |
| $110K+ | $45,126 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $57,330 | $37,307 |
| Tuition in-state | $57,330 | $37,307 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $57,330 | $37,307 |
| Fee in-district | $296 | |
| Fee in-state | $296 | |
| Fee out-of-state | $296 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,703 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $15,070 |
| Room charge | $7,700 |
| Meal charge | $7,370 |
University of Puget Sound majors
University of Puget Sound has granted 441 bachelor's degrees across 45 programs, 95 master's across 4 programs, and 35 doctorate degrees in Physical Therapy/Therapist. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at University of Puget Sound.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 48 | ||
| Occupational Therapy & Therapist | 45 | ||
| Psychology, General | 40 | ||
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 35 | ||
| Education, General | 33 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 25 | ||
| Computer Science | 24 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 21 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 19 | ||
| Economics, General | 19 | ||
| Political Economy | 17 | ||
| American Government and Politics (United States) | 16 | ||
| Cell & Cellular and Molecular Biology | 16 | ||
| Sociology and Anthropology | 16 | ||
| Biochemistry | 15 | ||
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 14 | ||
| International Relations and Affairs | 13 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 13 | ||
| History, General | 12 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 11 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 11 | ||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 10 | ||
| Chinese Language and Literature | 8 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 8 | ||
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 7 | ||
| Science, Technology and Society | 6 | ||
| African-American & Black Studies | 5 | ||
| Philosophy | 5 | ||
| Physics, General | 5 | ||
| Religion & Religious Studies | 5 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 5 | ||
| Creative Writing | 4 | ||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 4 | ||
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 3 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 3 | ||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 3 | ||
| Japanese Language and Literature | 3 | ||
| Painting | 3 | ||
| Pre-Engineering | 3 | ||
| Voice and Opera | 3 | ||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 2 | ||
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other | 2 | ||
| German Language and Literature | 2 | ||
| Music Performance, General | 2 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Ceramic Arts and Ceramics | 1 | ||
| French Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 1 | ||
| Music Theory and Composition | 1 | ||
| Music, General | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 441 | 95 | 35 |
University of Puget Sound has a graduation rate of 76%, which is among the 16% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 76% | 74% | 78% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
University of Puget Sound has published 5,707 scientific papers with 189,435 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Biology, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Psychology, Political Science, Law, Engineering, and Chemistry.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 67 | 432 |
| 1992 | 89 | 481 |
| 1993 | 95 | 519 |
| 1994 | 88 | 651 |
| 1995 | 92 | 744 |
| 1996 | 77 | 989 |
| 1997 | 124 | 1211 |
| 1998 | 115 | 1619 |
| 1999 | 126 | 2011 |
| 2000 | 129 | 2593 |
| 2001 | 124 | 3212 |
| 2002 | 125 | 3384 |
| 2003 | 107 | 4053 |
| 2004 | 115 | 4243 |
| 2005 | 147 | 4807 |
| 2006 | 144 | 5349 |
| 2007 | 137 | 5759 |
| 2008 | 128 | 6311 |
| 2009 | 153 | 6546 |
| 2010 | 203 | 7124 |
| 2011 | 213 | 7332 |
| 2012 | 200 | 7867 |
| 2013 | 251 | 8289 |
| 2014 | 188 | 8689 |
| 2015 | 247 | 8749 |
| 2016 | 193 | 8766 |
| 2017 | 151 | 8742 |
| 2018 | 163 | 9253 |
| 2019 | 175 | 9702 |
| 2020 | 177 | 10843 |
| 2021 | 189 | 11625 |
| 2022 | 180 | 11159 |
| 2023 | 184 | 10325 |
University of Puget Sound alumni
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Adam West
- Occupations
- television actorvoice actorpresentercomedian
- Biography
-
William West Anderson, professionally known as Adam West, was an American actor. He portrayed Batman in the 1960s ABC series of the same name and its 1966 theatrical feature film, reprising the role in various media until 2017. West began acting in films in the 1950s. He played opposite Chuck Connors in Geronimo (1962) and The Three Stooges in The Outlaws Is Coming (1965). He also appeared in the science fiction film Robinson Crusoe on Mars (1964) and performed voice work on The Fairly OddParents (2003–2008), The Simpsons (1992, 2002), and Family Guy (2000–2019), playing fictionalized versions of himself in all three.
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Darby Stanchfield
- Occupations
- film actorstage actortelevision actor
- Biography
-
Darby Leigh Stanchfield is an American actress. She is best known for her role as Abby Whelan in the ABC political drama series Scandal (2012–2018). Stanchfield is also known for roles as April Green in the CBS post-apocalyptic drama series Jericho (2006–07), and as Helen Bishop in the AMC period drama series Mad Men (2007–08). In 2020, she began starring as Nina Locke in the Netflix fantasy horror series Locke & Key.
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Rick Steves
- Occupations
- travel writerwriterradio personalitybusinessperson
- Biography
-
Richard John Steves Jr. is an American travel writer, author, activist, and television personality. His travel philosophy encourages people to explore less-touristy areas of destinations and to become immersed in the local people's way of life. From 2000 to 2020, he hosted Rick Steves' Europe, a travel series on public television. Steves also has a public radio travel show called Travel with Rick Steves (2005−present) and has authored numerous travel guides, the first of which was the popular Europe Through the Back Door. In 2006, he became a syndicated newspaper columnist, and in 2010, his company released a mobile phone application called "Rick Steves’ Audio Europe" containing self-guided walking tours and geographic information.
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Dale Chihuly
- Occupations
- university teachersculptorinstallation artistglassblowerphotographer
- Biography
-
Dale Chihuly is an American glass artist and entrepreneur. He is well known in the field of blown glass, "moving it into the realm of large-scale sculpture".
General info
| Alternative names | UPS |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1888 |
| Motto | To the heights |
| Colors | maroon, white |
| Academic calendar | August to May. Also Summer Session (May - August) |
| Total FTE staff | 611 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1500 N. Warner Street Tacoma, Washington, 98416 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 219,000 |
| Phone | 2538793100 |