University of Puget Sound: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - Very GoodQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - Very BadCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Bad

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University of Puget Sound is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 2,025 students enrolled. This college was established in 1888 and is one of the 10 colleges located in Tacoma, Washington.

Academic Offerings

Bachelor's degree, master's degree, and doctoral degree are available at University of Puget Sound.

Majors
Offered
56
University of Puget Sound implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers enrollment in 56 majors. The most popular concentrations are Occupational Therapy, Political Science, Business, Biology, and Management. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a good sign. Nevertheless, if you would like to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at University of Puget Sound is fair at 79% (above Washington average). Considering this statistic, apparently students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
79%
Good
The graduation rate at University of Puget Sound is good - 78%.

Student to faculty ratio at University of Puget Sound is good - 9:1. Read more regarding instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition cost is extremely high - around $57,400 per year. The additional fees at University of Puget Sound (not included in tuition costs) are about $300; which comes to a total of $57,700 a year.

Read the details about University of Puget Sound additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
83%
Easy
According to government data, 5,345 applications were submitted and 4,418 were accepted, so it is easy to get admitted at this school.

The school will consider accepting your advanced placement credits at entry.

Find out more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at University of Puget Sound in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$7,700
High
University of Puget Sound offers study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at University of Puget Sound, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
F
Unsafe
University of Puget Sound offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates approximately 1,800 students, which offers a nice on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is a bit high: approximately $7,700 per year.

Army ROTC programs are available at University of Puget Sound. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime numbers, University of Puget Sound appears to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

University of Puget Sound Location and Address

Postal Address:
University of Puget Sound
1500 N. Warner Street
Tacoma, Washington
98416, USA
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