University of Puget Sound
Tacoma, WA · Private nonprofit · 1,594 undergraduates
Median earnings after attending
$72K
In-state tuition
$66K
Out-of-state tuition
$66K
Graduation rate
69%
Acceptance rate
72%
Median debt
$20K
Borrowing rate
41%
Earnings (all students)
$52K
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Institution profile
| Highest degree offered | Graduate/Doctoral |
|---|---|
| Predominant degree | Bachelor's |
| Setting | City: Midsize (100k-499k) |
| Region | Northwest |
| ZIP | 98416 |
Financial overview
Published cost
$84K
Federal aid / UG
$874
Est. net price
$83K
At a glance
| SAT average | 1296 |
|---|---|
| ACT composite (median) | 29.0 |
| First-year retention | 84% |
| SAT math (median) | 620 |
| Undergraduate composition | 66% White · 3% Black · 11% Hispanic · 7% Asian |
| Official website | https://www.pugetsound.edu/ |
Figures come from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and describe students who received federal aid. Statistics describe populations, not individuals — use them as one input among many.
Fields of study with published earnings
| Major | median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science. | $58K | — |
| Economics. | $49K | $27K |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | $46K | $27K |
| Mathematics. | $38K | $15K |
| Communication and Media Studies. | $35K | $26K |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | $35K | $24K |
| Area Studies. | $35K | — |
| Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities. | $34K | — |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | $33K | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | $32K | $22K |
| International Relations and National Security Studies. | $30K | — |
| Music. | $30K | — |
Compare with similar colleges in — WA
| College | In-state tuition | Graduation rate | Median debt | median earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gonzaga University | $57K | 85% | $20K | $89K |
| Seattle University | $59K | 71% | $14K | $85K |
| Pacific Lutheran University | $53K | 64% | $15K | $71K |
| Whitworth University | $55K | 67% | $19K | $64K |
| Seattle Pacific University | $44K | 55% | $20K | $71K |
| Whitman College | $67K | 75% | $13K | $71K |
| Walla Walla University | $36K | 58% | $18K | $67K |
| Saint Martin's University | $47K | 56% | $15K | $70K |
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