Outcomes
Strong post-grad earnings
Median earnings 10 yrs out are above the graduate average.
This school$69.6k
National avg$48k
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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University of Puget Sound
Tacoma, WA
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$59,900
Out-of-State Tuition
$59,900
Avg On-Campus Living
$15,040
Avg Off-Campus Living
$15,040
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$74,940
Net price (after aid)$38,920
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$28,409
$30k – $48k$29,663
$48k – $75k$33,336
$75k – $110k$37,880
$110k+$45,996
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$69,594
Median debt at graduation$25,000
Est. monthly loan payment$265
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 2.8×Graduates earn about 2.8× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants17%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans43%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
68%
Freshman Retention
80%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Strong completion rate
68%
Strong year-1 retention
80%
Scholarships available
Aid signal
Affordability snapshot
Tuition
$59.9k
Net price
$38.9k
Pell
17%
Median debt
$25k
Earnings (10y)
$69.6k
above avg
Academics
Program format
On-Campus
Areas of study
Natural SciencesAgricultureComputer ScienceCommunicationsEducationArts & HumanitiesBusinessLaw & Criminal JusticeSocial Sciences
Programs (11)
Natural Sciences
Mathematics
Computer Science
Web Development
Communications
Journalism
Education
Special Education
Arts & Humanities
Philosophy
Business
AccountingMarketingInformation Systems
Law & Criminal Justice
Criminal JusticePre-Law
Social Sciences
Economics
Admissions
Acceptance rate
76%
SAT range
1185 - 1390
ACT range
27 - 31
Campus & Student Life
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- Where is University of Puget Sound located?
- University of Puget Sound is located in Tacoma, WA, in the United States.
- What type of institution is University of Puget Sound?
- University of Puget Sound is a private university based in WA. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at University of Puget Sound?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at University of Puget Sound is approximately 76%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at University of Puget Sound?
- University of Puget Sound's published in-state tuition is approximately $59,900 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend University of Puget Sound?
- University of Puget Sound reports total enrollment of approximately 1,913 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
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