University of Puget Sound

(Tacoma, WA)

University of Puget Sound is a private university. Founded in 1888, it became a four-year college in 1913, and gained university status in 1960. Its 97-acre campus, with Tudor Gothic red brick buildings constructed during the 1950s and 1960s, is located in Tacoma, 35 miles from Seattle.

Admissions

63.4%
of Applicants Admitted

GPA

3.5
  • January 01, 2011
SAT Required

Test Score Ranges

25th percentile to 75th percentile
  • 1700–2040 SAT Total
  • 570–680 SAT Reading
  • 560–660 SAT Math
  • 550–663 SAT Writing
  • 25–30 ACT Composite
  • 25–32 ACT English
  • 24–29 ACT Math

Cost

$48,125
Annual tuition, fees, books, supplies, room and board
  • $35,635
  • $35,635
  • $11,490
  • $1,000

Will I Like It

2,656
number of undergraduates
  • Private Non-Profit
  • City
  • 58% Women

Areas of Study

Business & Economics

Economics

Education

Education Administration, Teaching

Engineering

Computer Science

Health & Medicine

Fitness, Pre-Med

Humanities

English Language & Literature, Foreign Languages

Music

General Music & Theory

Performing Arts

Drama & Theatre

Philosophy & Religion

Philosophy, Religion

Politics & Law

Political Science & Government

Science & Math

Biology, Chemistry, Math, Physics

Social Sciences

Psychology, Sociology

Extra Curriculars

Books, Chess, Church, Art Club, Comedy, Band, Computers, Drama, College Democrats, College Republicans, Color Guard, Computer Club, Jogging, Languages, Marching Band, Ensemble, Medicine, FBLA - Future Business Leaders of America Clubs, Fellowship Christian Athletes, Piano, Poetry, Politics, Foreign Language Club, Sports, French Club, Student Council, German Club, Theatre, Video Games, Glee Club, Gospel Choir, Working Out, HOSA - Health Occupation Students of America, Improv Group, Yoga, Investment Club, Junior Achievement, Math Club, NAHS - National Art Honors Society, Orchestra, Poetry Society, Science Club, Science Olympiad, Spanish Club, Student Government & Council, Thespian Society, Young Democrats

Mailing Address

1500 N Warner
Tacoma, WA 98416
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