
Tacoma, WA
Open Admissions
Graduation
University of Puget Sound is a private, non-profit four-year institution located in Tacoma, Washington. With an enrollment of approximately 1,631 undergraduate students, it is a small institution. With an acceptance rate of 76%, the institution maintains an accessible admissions process. The graduation rate stands at a strong 72%. Graduates earn a median salary of $69,594 within 10 years of enrollment. After financial aid, the average student pays a net price of $38,920 per year.
Acceptance Rate
76%
Class of 2026 data
Graduation Rate
72%
Enrollment
1,631
Total students
Median Earnings
$69,594
10 yrs after entry
In-State Tuition
$59,900
Per year
Out-of-State Tuition
$59,900
Per year
Average Net Price
$38,920
After aid (avg)
SAT Range (M+R)
1180–1390
25th–75th percentile
ACT Score Range
27 – 31
SAT Score (Math + Reading)
25th
1180
Median
1290
75th
1390
SAT Math
25th
570
Median
620
75th
680
ACT Composite
25th
27
Median
29
75th
31
What most students actually pay
Return on Investment
Below Avg4-Year Cost
$155,680
10-Year Earnings
$695,940
ROI Multiple
4.5×
Based on avg net price × 4 years vs. median earnings × 10 years after enrollment
Graduation Rate
Above national average
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students