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University of Puget Sound

University of Puget Sound is a private nonprofit university in a midsize city in the Seattle, WA metro with 1,632 students and a 72% acceptance rate.

Tacoma, Washington · Private nonprofit · City, midsize · 1,632 students

NCAA Division III · Northwest ConferenceEarly action Nov 1

Admission rate

72%

of applicants admitted

SAT average

1,296

combined, admitted students

ACT, middle half

27–31

25th to 75th percentile

Average net price

$38,394

per year, after grants

Graduation rate

68%

within 6 years

Freshman retention

80%

return for sophomore year

Median earnings

$69,594

10 years after entry

Students

1,632

total enrollment

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS) · data snapshot October 2, 2026 · Updated October 2, 2026

First-year deadlines, 2026–27

PlanDeadline
Early action
Apply early, hear early, not binding.		November 1, 2026
Early decision
Apply early, hear early, and you must enroll if admitted. Binding.		November 1, 2026
Regular decision
The standard deadline, with answers in spring. Not binding.		January 15, 2027

Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean

Source: pugetsound.edu · checked September 30, 2026

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income

$0–30,000$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

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026

AP credit

Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit
ExamMin scoreUniversity of Puget Sound courseCredits
Calculus AB4
retupmoC ecneicS & htaM MATH 180 NS/MA 1 Credit…retupmoC ecneicS & htaM MATH 180 NS/MA 1 Credit is not allowed for both AB and BC exams (would be duplicate credit). | BC exams taken in in 2020 will by default be awarded only MATH 180 credit (see 2020 Policy for details).
Calculus BC4MATH 180 & 181 (see Comments) NS/MA2 credits
Biology4secneicS BIOL 111 NS/MA1 credit
Chemistry4CHEM 110 & 120 NS/MA2 credits
English Language and Composition4
hsilgnE Elective (TRNF XXX) - 1 Credit is not…hsilgnE Elective (TRNF XXX) - 1 Credit is not allowed for more than one English exam, including IB exam credit.
English Literature and Composition4Elective (TRNF XXX) - 1
United States History4
HIST 152 or 153 SS/HI 1 History exams taken in…HIST 152 or 153 SS/HI 1 History exams taken in 2020 with scores of 3 or higher will also be awarded credit.
Psychology4PSYC 101 SS/HI1 credit
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ExamMin scoreCourseCredits
Calculus AB4
retupmoC ecneicS & htaM MATH 180 NS/MA 1 Credit…retupmoC ecneicS & htaM MATH 180 NS/MA 1 Credit is not allowed for both AB and BC exams (would be duplicate credit). | BC exams taken in in 2020 will by default be awarded only MATH 180 credit (see 2020 Policy for details).
Calculus BC4MATH 180 & 181 (see Comments) NS/MA2 credits
Biology4secneicS BIOL 111 NS/MA1 credit
Chemistry4CHEM 110 & 120 NS/MA2 credits
English Language and Composition4
hsilgnE Elective (TRNF XXX) - 1 Credit is not…hsilgnE Elective (TRNF XXX) - 1 Credit is not allowed for more than one English exam, including IB exam credit.
English Literature and Composition4Elective (TRNF XXX) - 1
United States History4
HIST 152 or 153 SS/HI 1 History exams taken in…HIST 152 or 153 SS/HI 1 History exams taken in 2020 with scores of 3 or higher will also be awarded credit.
Psychology4PSYC 101 SS/HI1 credit
Statistics4MATH 160 NS/MA1 credit
Computer Science A3CSCI 161 NS/MA1 credit
Macroeconomics4ecneicS laicoS & yrotsiH ECON 101 SS/HI1 credit
Microeconomics4ECON 102 SS/HI1 credit
World History: Modern4Non-majors History Elective (HIST XXX) SS/HI 1
Environmental Science4
Non-majors Earth & Environmental Science Elective…Non-majors Earth & Environmental Science Elective (ENVS XXX) NS/MA 1
European History4HIST 102 or 103 SS/HI1 credit
Human Geography4Elective (TRNF XXX) SS/HI 1
Spanish Language and Culture4200-level Spanish Elective (SPAN 2XX) LANG1 credit
Computer Science Principles3Non-majors Computer Science Elective (CSCI XXX) NS/MA 1
Art History4strA ARTH 275 or 276 AR/HU1 credit
2-D Art and Design4
Non-majors Studio Elective (ARTS XXX) AR/HU 1…Non-majors Studio Elective (ARTS XXX) AR/HU 1 Students interested in pursuing further coursework in Studio Art should provide a portolio of their work to the Art and Art History department for review for possible ARTS 101 (2-D Design, Drawing) or ARTS 102 (3-D Design) equivalency.
3-D Art and Design4Non-majors Studio Elective (ARTS XXX) AR/HU 1
Calculus BC (AB Subscore)4MATH 180 NS/MA1 credit
Chinese Language and Culture4
serutluC & segaugnaL dlroW 200-level Chinese…serutluC & segaugnaL dlroW 200-level Chinese Elective (CHIN 2XX) LANG 1 Exam credit may fulfill only one of the two courses necessary for the Language Requirement.
Comparative Government and Politics4PG 102 SS/HI1 credit
Drawing4Non-majors Studio Elective (ARTS XXX) AR/HU 1
French Language and Culture4200-level French Elective (FREN 2XX) LANG1 credit
German Language and Culture4200-level German Elective (GERM 2XX) LANG1 credit
Italian Language and Culture4200-level Language Elective (LANG 2XX) LANG1 credit
Japanese Language and Culture4200-level Japanese Elective (JAPN 2XX) LANG1 credit
Latin3
score of 3 = LAT 102 score of 4 = 200-level Latin…score of 3 = LAT 102 score of 4 = 200-level Latin Elective (LAT 2XX) LANG 1
Music Theory: Aural Subscore4
MUS 101 - 0.5 Credit is awarded pending the…MUS 101 - 0.5 Credit is awarded pending the results of a diagnostic keyboard examination administered by the School of Music.
Music Theory: Non-aural Subscore4MUS 103 - 0.5
Physics 1: Algebra-Based4
PHYS 111 NS/MA 1 Credit is allowed for one exam…PHYS 111 NS/MA 1 Credit is allowed for one exam from: Physics 1 and C: Mech.
Physics 2: Algebra-Based4
PHYS 112 NS/MA 1 Credit is allowed for one exam…PHYS 112 NS/MA 1 Credit is allowed for one exam from: Physics 2 and C: E&M.
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism4
PHYS 122 NS/MA 1 Credit is allowed for one exam…PHYS 122 NS/MA 1 Credit is allowed for one exam from: Physics 2 and C: E&M.
Physics C: Mechanics4
PHYS 121 NS/MA 1 Credit is allowed for one exam…PHYS 121 NS/MA 1 Credit is allowed for one exam from: Physics 1 and C: Mech.
Research4
enotspaC Elective (TRNF XXX) - 1 Credit is…enotspaC Elective (TRNF XXX) - 1 Credit is awarded pending review of course portfolio (Academic Paper).
Seminar4
Elective (TRNF XXX) - 1 Credit is awarded pending…Elective (TRNF XXX) - 1 Credit is awarded pending review of course portfolio (Individual Research Report & Written Argument).
Spanish Literature and Culture4200-level Spanish Elective (SPAN 2XX) LANG1 credit
US Gov and Politics4PG 101 SS/HI1 credit

Source: pugetsound.edu · checked September 25, 2026

Biggest majors

MajorGraduates
Business Administration and Management55
Psychology33
Biology/Biological Sciences26
Speech Communication and Rhetoric24
Sociology and Anthropology22
Exercise Science and Kinesiology20
Economics18
Biological and Physical Sciences17
Show the other 34 majors
Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology15
Computer Science13
History11
Political Economy10
English Language and Literature10
Creative Writing10
Painting9
International Relations and Affairs8
Mathematics7
American Government and Politics (United States)7
Music7
International Business/Trade/Commerce6
Political Science and Government6
African-American/Black Studies6
Biochemistry5
Art History, Criticism and Conservation4
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts4
Religion/Religious Studies4
Spanish Language and Literature4
Japanese Language and Literature4
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other4
German Language and Literature3
French Language and Literature3
Science, Technology and Society3
Philosophy3
Chemistry3
Printmaking3
Voice and Opera3
Music Teacher Education2
Chinese Language and Literature2
Physics2
Music Performance2
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics1
Hispanic and Latin American Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics1

Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Sports and campus life

Men’s varsity · NCAA Division III, Northwest Conference

Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Rowing, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

Women’s varsity · NCAA Division III, Northwest Conference

Basketball, Golf, Lacrosse, Rowing, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball

Faith groups

Cru, Hillel, InterVarsity, Newman Connection

Also

Study abroad

Greek life

25% of men in fraternities · 18% of women in sororities · 21% of undergraduates overall (Common Data Set 2022–23)

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), Common Data Set (Greek life), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026

The place

Setting

City, midsize

Federal locale classification

Metro area

Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA

4,145,494 people

Big-city metro (1 million+)

Yes

More about the place

Nearest airport

Seattle-Tacoma International (SEA)

Nearest hub airport

Seattle-Tacoma International (SEA)

Walkability

EPA walkability index 13.8 of 20

Elevation

339 ft

Time zone

Pacific

January low

37°F

July high

77°F

Annual snowfall

0.3 in

Days at 90°F or higher

1 per year

One-bedroom fair market rent

$1,690 per month

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Colleges nearby

Straight-line distance between campuses

Similar colleges

Private nonprofit, city campus, NCAA Division III, similar size