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Private nonprofit · Tacoma, Washington

University of Puget Sound

Urban campus · 1,594 undergraduates · 10 students per faculty member · Official website

Acceptance rate
72%
ACT middle 50%
27–31
Average net price
$38,394
per year, after grants
6-year graduation
68%
Warner Gym, one of the original 1924 buildings
Photo: Wikimedia Commons

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What University of Puget Sound costs

Net price is what a first-year student pays for a year after grants and scholarships, by family income. It is usually far below the sticker price.

Net price by family income

Under $30,000
$23,643
$30,001 – $48,000
$23,133
$48,001 – $75,000
$31,649
$75,001 – $110,000
$34,870
Over $110,000
$45,456

For students receiving federal aid.

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Price and aid

Full cost of attendance (sticker)
$78,378
Tuition and fees
$62,898
First-years given a grant by the school
98%
Average grant from the school
$33,520
Median debt at graduation
$25,000
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Admissions

Acceptance rate
72%
SAT middle 50%
1170–1380
ACT middle 50%
27–31
Test scores
Considered, not required
First-year retention
82%

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University of Puget Sound athletics

NCAA D3, 11 women's and 10 men's sports

Varsity teams and roster sizes
SportWomen’s rosterMen’s roster
Baseball–47
Basketball1417
Cross country4254
Football–93
Golf610
Lacrosse14–
Rowing207
Soccer2634
Softball18–
Swimming & diving2022
Tennis913
Track & field4254
Volleyball28–

Participants reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A dash means no team for that side.

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Academics and outcomes

Most popular fields

Social sciences
15%
Business & marketing
12%
Multi/interdisciplinary studies
9%
Visual & performing arts
8%
Biological & biomedical sciences
7%
Psychology
7%

Share of bachelor’s degrees awarded.

6-year graduation rate
68%
First-year retention
82%
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$69,594
Median debt at graduation
$25,000
Students with a Pell grant
17%

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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (admissions, prices, outcomes), IPEDS Student Financial Aid 2023–24 (school grants) and Equity in Athletics 2024–25 (teams). No college paid to appear here or can pay to be ranked.

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Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, IPEDS and Equity in Athletics. Photos: Wikimedia Commons. © 2026 U Shortlist.