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$62,898
per year
In-State Tuition
83%
Acceptance Rate
68%
Graduation Rate
84%
Retention Rate
University of Puget Sound is a private nonprofit four-year institution in Tacoma, WA. Programs offered include Business Administration, Psychology, Kinesiology, Computer Science and Biology.
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Technology & Computer Science
Business & Finance
Healthcare & Medicine
Social Services & Nonprofit
Sports & Fitness
Major: Sports Science and Kinesiology
Law & Criminal Justice
Broad degrees built to transfer into a bachelor’s program rather than lead to one specific career. They’re a common starting point at community colleges — you pick your major after you transfer.
A combined program in the biological and physical sciences, awarded overwhelmingly as an associate degree (93%) for transfer into a bachelor's science program. NCES CIP 30.0101 "Biological and Physical Sciences".
Multi- and interdisciplinary programs that do not fall under a more specific code. NCES CIP 30.9999 "Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other".
10
Sports
7
Men’s teams
8
Women’s teams
Team Sports(7)
Football
Basketball
Baseball
Softball
Soccer
Volleyball
Lacrosse
Individual Sports(2)
Tennis
Golf
Aquatic Sports(1)
Rowing
Typical Admitted Student
Application Requirements
Historical data for first-time undergraduate applicants seeking a degree or certificate; requirements may have changed. This does not specify a number of recommendation letters.
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In-State Students
Puget Sound considers all admitted students for merit scholarships (up to $45,000 a year on its admission page) and offers two full-tuition awards by separate application.
Academic Scholarships (Trustee, President, Provost, Dean, Faculty)
CompetitiveUp to $45,000 per year on the admission scholarships page; an older incoming-students page lists $18,000-$33,000.
No published minimums; chosen from applicants.
Renewable: Satisfactory Academic Progress; full-time enrollment; up to 10 semesters
Automatic consideration with the admission application; no separate scholarship application.
Awarded based on the overall admission application. The award amount stays the same each year if you remain eligible. Cutoffs for each level are not published.
Lillis Foundation Scholarship
CompetitiveTuition, standard double room, and standard medium meal plan
No published minimums; chosen from applicants.
Renewable: Up to four years of undergraduate education
Separate application due by Dec. 1.
Two awarded each year to entering first-year students.
Matelich Scholarship
CompetitiveTuition and fees, standard double room, standard medium meal plan, and student government fee
No published minimums; chosen from applicants.
Renewable: Up to four years of undergraduate education
Admission application and scholarship application due by Dec. 1.
Two awarded each year; recognizes leadership and community impact.
Students: add profile GPA and scores to check.
Requirements change yearly; colleges may recalculate GPAs. Confirm requirements and deadlines with the college.
College scholarship pageChecked Oct 28, 2026
From the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard, most recent reporting cohort.
Net Price(family income < $30K)
$23,643
Per year, after grants & scholarships
Median Earnings
$69,594
10 years after entry, working full-time
Median Debt at Graduation
$25,000
Among completers who borrowed
CLEP Credits Not Accepted
This school does not award credit for CLEP exams. Verify its AP and dual enrollment policies before counting those credits toward your program.
Explore AP ExamsVerified on Aug 2026
University of Puget Sound does not award transfer credit for CLEP exams. Confirm its separate placement policy before using CLEP scores to plan course placement.
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Type
Private University
Location
Tacoma, Washington
Pierce County
Control
Private
Programs Listed
41 career paths
GI Bill Certified
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