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.
How does cost line up with outcomes across colleges? See our analysis of college cost vs. graduation and earnings, an association shaped by selectivity and sector, not proof a pricier college pays off.
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
“Avg” comparisons reference national IPEDS / College Scorecard averages (~2022–23); figures are directional and vary by school and year.
Admissions
Acceptance rate
76%
SAT range
1185 - 1390
ACT range
27 - 31
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Tacoma, WA 98416
Academics
Program format
On-Campus
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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
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About University of Puget Sound
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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.
- How should I verify final details about University of Puget Sound?
- CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with University of Puget Sound.
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Data sources & methodology
Reporting period: 2024Last verified: May 19, 2025
Facts on this profile of University of Puget Sound are compiled from federal datasets and the institution's own published information.
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IPEDS / NCES College Navigator
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U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
Net price by income band, post-graduation earnings, and federal aid context.
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CampusPin. (2024). University of Puget Sound, college profile. Retrieved from https://campuspin.com/schools/university-of-puget-sound