University of Puget Sound: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1525 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #412 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #370 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #5 of 57 | In Washington |
| #1 of 5 | In Tacoma |
| #340 of 1,095 | For Military science |
| Top50% | For 91 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 76%
- Undergraduates
- 1,632
- Graduates
- 282
- 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 76% 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 | 76% | 70% | 81% |
| Applicants | 5,548 | 2,480 | 3,068 |
| Admissions | 4,232 | 1,739 | 2,493 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 463 | 219 | 244 |
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
135 or 29%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1185
or below
75% of them
had 1390
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in the University of Puget Sound are 1185-1390 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
63 or 14%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 27
or below
75% of them
had 31
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in the University of Puget Sound are 27-31 (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 | 1271 (67%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 191 (10%) |
| Two or more races | 169 (9%) |
| Asian | 145 (8%) |
| Black or African American | 59 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 54 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 9 (0.5%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 7 (0.4%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 4 (0.2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend University of Puget Sound is $42,301 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 | $28,409 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $29,663 |
| $48-75K | $33,336 |
| $75-110K | $37,880 |
| $110K+ | $45,996 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $59,340 | $38,401 |
| Tuition in-state | $59,340 | $38,401 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $59,340 | $38,401 |
| Fee in-district | $560 | $275 |
| Fee in-state | $560 | $275 |
| Fee out-of-state | $560 | $275 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,635 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $16,506 |
| Room charge | $8,766 |
| Meal charge | $7,740 |
University of Puget Sound majors
University of Puget Sound has granted 472 bachelor's degrees across 45 programs, 72 master's across 5 programs, and 56 doctorate degrees across 2 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at University of Puget Sound.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 60 | ||
| Psychology, General | 41 | ||
| Occupational Therapy & Therapist | 18 | 22 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 37 | ||
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 34 | ||
| Education, General | 33 | ||
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 25 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 23 | ||
| History, General | 23 | ||
| Economics, General | 20 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 19 | ||
| Sociology and Anthropology | 17 | ||
| Cell & Cellular and Molecular Biology | 16 | ||
| Computer Science | 16 | ||
| Political Economy | 16 | ||
| International Relations and Affairs | 14 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 12 | ||
| Religion & Religious Studies | 12 | ||
| American Government and Politics (United States) | 10 | ||
| Biochemistry | 10 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 10 | ||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 8 | ||
| Creative Writing | 8 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 7 | ||
| Public Health, General | 7 | ||
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 6 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 6 | ||
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 6 | ||
| Japanese Language and Literature | 5 | ||
| Philosophy | 5 | ||
| Science, Technology and Society | 5 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 5 | ||
| African-American & Black Studies | 4 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 4 | ||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 4 | ||
| Music Performance, General | 4 | ||
| Physics, General | 4 | ||
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other | 3 | ||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 3 | ||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 2 | ||
| Keyboard Instruments | 2 | ||
| Music Theory and Composition | 2 | ||
| Music, General | 2 | ||
| Painting | 2 | ||
| Sculpture | 2 | ||
| Ceramic Arts and Ceramics | 1 | ||
| Chinese Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| Environmental Studies | 1 | ||
| German Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| Printmaking | 1 | ||
| Voice and Opera | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 472 | 72 | 56 |
University of Puget Sound has a graduation rate of 68%, which is among the 26% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 68% | 60% | 74% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
University of Puget Sound has published 6,245 scientific papers with 236,153 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 100 | 578 |
| 1993 | 102 | 631 |
| 1994 | 97 | 782 |
| 1995 | 99 | 971 |
| 1996 | 99 | 1241 |
| 1997 | 126 | 1680 |
| 1998 | 125 | 2153 |
| 1999 | 119 | 2614 |
| 2000 | 129 | 3274 |
| 2001 | 137 | 3848 |
| 2002 | 136 | 4147 |
| 2003 | 124 | 4875 |
| 2004 | 127 | 5164 |
| 2005 | 148 | 5879 |
| 2006 | 155 | 6626 |
| 2007 | 138 | 6942 |
| 2008 | 136 | 7595 |
| 2009 | 144 | 7798 |
| 2010 | 221 | 8470 |
| 2011 | 228 | 8582 |
| 2012 | 205 | 9168 |
| 2013 | 251 | 9776 |
| 2014 | 194 | 10100 |
| 2015 | 273 | 9931 |
| 2016 | 186 | 9953 |
| 2017 | 162 | 10126 |
| 2018 | 173 | 10589 |
| 2019 | 192 | 11364 |
| 2020 | 182 | 13127 |
| 2021 | 208 | 13870 |
| 2022 | 197 | 13017 |
| 2023 | 213 | 12823 |
| 2024 | 160 | 11520 |
University of Puget Sound alumni
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Adam West
- Occupations
- presenteractortelevision actorcomedianvoice actor
- Biography
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William West Anderson, 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. Having made his film debut in the 1950s, West starred 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).
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Rick Steves
- Occupations
- radio personalitywritertravel writerbusinessperson
- Biography
-
Richard John Steves Jr. is an American travel writer, 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. Starting in 2000, 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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Darby Stanchfield
- Occupations
- stage actorfilm 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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Nicole Shanahan
- Occupations
- politicianpatron of the artslawyerbusinessperson
- Biography
-
Nicole Ann Shanahan is an American attorney working in Silicon Valley. She was Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s running mate in his 2024 presidential campaign.
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 | 592 |
| 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 |