University of Puget Sound Washington

Small private liberal arts college in Tacoma with accessible admissions and strong arts and sciences focus.

College statistics

Address:
1500 N. Warner Street
Tacoma, WA
98416
Sector Group:
Private Not-for-Profit 4-Year or Above
Setting:
City
Research Activity Tier:
No research designation
Economic Mobility Index:
Lower Access, Medium Earnings
Primary Undergraduate Major:
Social Sciences

University of Puget Sound is a small private liberal arts college located in Tacoma, Washington. The university emphasizes undergraduate education in the arts and sciences, with Social Sciences as the primary major. With an enrollment of 1,914 students, the college maintains a residential campus setting in the city.

Annual tuition is $62,310, with a total cost of attendance of $78,690 including room and board. Admissions are accessible, with an acceptance rate of 76.3 percent. Students applying should expect mid-range standardized test scores, with the 75th percentile SAT Reading score at 710, SAT Math at 680, and ACT Composite at 31. Many students receive financial aid and pay significantly less than the published tuition rate.

This college suits students seeking a focused, residential liberal arts education in an urban setting. For more information, visit pugetsound.edu.