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UNIVERSITY OF PUGET SOUND

  • 1500 N Warner
  • Tacoma, WA 98416
  • OPEID College Code: 00379700
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  • General Phone: (253) 879-3100
  • President: Ronald R. Thomas
  • Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Highest Degree: Doctoral - Professional
  • Local Area: Midsized City
  • Student Enrollment: 2,879
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University of Puget Sound - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Athletics
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
    Student Services
  • Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
  • Employment Services Offered
  • Placement Services For Graduates Offered
    Special Learning Opportunities
  • Study Abroad Opportunities
  • Teaching K-12 Certification Offered
    • State Approved for Certification
  • ROTC
    • Army
Accreditation
  • Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
    Facilities and Programs Offered
  • Library Available
    College Carnegie Classifications
  • Basic Classification
    • Baccalaureate Colleges--Arts & Sciences
  • Undergraduate Classification
    • Arts & Sciences Focus, No Graduate Coexistence
  • Graduate Classification
    • Postbaccalaureate Professional (Education Dominant)
  • Undergraduate Profile Classification
    • Full-Time Four-Year, More Selective, Lower Transfer-In
  • Enrollment Classification
    • Very High Undergraduate
  • Size Classification
    • Small Four-Year, Highly Residential
 
 
 
University of Puget Sound Campus Map
 
    Admission Fees Fall 2009
  • Undergraduate Application Fee: $50.00
  • Graduate Application Fee: $75.00
 
    College Credits Accepted
  • AP Credit
    Applicant Considerations
  • High School or Secondary School GPA
    • Required
  • High School or Secondary School Record
    • Required
  • College Preparatory Program Completion
    • Recommended
  • Recommendation Consideration
    • Required
  • Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...)
    • Required
  • TOEFL
    • Recommended
 
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2009
 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants2,2923,2695,561
Number Granted Admission (%)1,393 (61%)2,133 (65%)3,526 (63%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)302 (22%)419 (20%)721 (20%)
 
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2009
 NumberPercent (%)
SAT ® Exam60484%
ACT ® Exam37252%
 
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2009
 25th Percentile75th Percentile
SAT ® Critical Reading570680
SAT ® Math560660
SAT ® Writing550663
 
ACT ® Composite2530
ACT ® English2532
ACT ® Math2429
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
 
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
 LoanFederal GrantState/Local GrantInstitutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving46%17%4%80%
Avg Amount Receiving$7,504$4,497$5,476$15,342
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200820072006
Default Rate (%)0.6%1.1%0.8%
Number in Default367
Number in Repayment468536811
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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2009-102008-092007-08
Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
In-District Tuition and Fees$35,635$33,975$31,895
In-State Tuition and Fees$35,635$33,975$31,895
Out of State Tuition and Fees$35,635$33,975$31,895
Books and Supplies$1,000$1,000$1,000
 
Housing Expenses
On Campus
Room and Board$9,190$8,760$8,265
Other Expenses$2,300$2,300$2,300
Off Campus
Room and Board$9,190$8,760$8,265
Other Expenses$2,300$2,300$2,300
Off Campus with Family
Other Expenses$5,972$2,300$5,604
 
Total Expenses
On Campus
In-District$48,125$46,035$43,460
In-State$48,125$46,035$43,460
Out of State$48,125$46,035$43,460
Off Campus
In-District$48,125$46,035$43,460
In-State$48,125$46,035$43,460
Out of State$48,125$46,035$43,460
Off Campus with Family
In-District$42,607$40,775$38,499
In-State$42,607$40,775$38,499
Out of State$42,607$40,775$38,499
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Note:
The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
 BachelorMasterDoctor
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biochemistry Degree8--
Biology Degree38--
Cell and Molecular Biology Degree10--
 
Business and Marketing Studies
Business Administration Degree88--
Management Information Systems Degree6--
 
Communications and Journalism
Communication Degree25--
 
Computer and Information Sciences
Computer Science Degree12--
 
Education
Counseling and Guidance Services Degree-9-
Curriculum and Instruction Degree---
Education Degree-34-
Educational, Instructional and Curriculum Supervision Degree---
Music Teacher Education Degree4--
 
English Language and Literature
English Language and Literature Degree57--
 
Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies
Asian Civilization Studies Degree---
 
Foreign Languages and Literature
Foreign Languages and Literatures Degree19--
French Language and Literature Degree4--
German Language and Literature Degree---
Spanish Language and Literature Degree7--
Classical Languages, Literatures and Linguistics Degree7--
 
Health and Clinical Professions
Occupational Therapy Degree-30-
 
History
History Degree12--
 
Interdisciplinary Studies
Biological and Physical Sciences Degree26--
Interdisciplinary Studies, Other Degree---
Science, Technology and Society Degree6--
 
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics Degree7--
 
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Philosophy Degree12--
Religious Studies Degree8--
 
Physical Sciences
Chemistry Degree4--
Geology and Earth Science Degree2--
Physics Degree6--
 
Psychology
Psychology Degree38--
 
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Kinesiology and Exercise Science Degree15--
 
Social Sciences
Economics Degree24--
Economics, Other Degree46--
Political Science Degree29--
Sociology Degree34--
 
Visual and Performing Arts
Drama Degree14--
Music Degree5--
Music Management and Merchandising Degree---
Music Performance Degree4--
Art Studies Degree21--
 
 
    Overall Student Enrollment
  • Total Student Enrollment: 2,879
    • Undergraduate: 2,606 Graduate: 273
    Student Gender
  • Total Student Gender
    • Male: 1,139 Female: 1,740
  • Undergraduate Gender
    • Male: 1,076 Female: 1,530
  • Graduate Gender
    • Male: 63 Female: 210
    Student Attendance
  • Total Student Attendance
    • Full-Time: 2,795 Part-Time: 84
  • Undergraduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 2,584 Part-Time: 22
  • Graduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 211 Part-Time: 62
Student Race Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien170.6%
American Indian421%
Black803%
Asian28610%
Hispanic1144%
White2,07572%
Unknown2659%
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 18522%
Ages 18-191,23243%
Ages 20-211,12139%
Ages 22-242719%
Ages 25-291305%
Ages 30-34371%
Ages 35-39140.5%
Ages 40-49160.6%
Ages 50-6560.2%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees781582199
Faculty Status28923851
Tenured Faculty121121-
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service28323251
Primarily Instruction28323251
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial4242-
Other Professionals17012248
Technical and/or Paraprofessional286186100
Clerical And Secretarial1298544
Skilled Crafts30291
Service and/or Maintenance964353
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$76,788 (228)$82,374 (120)$70,581 (108)
Professor$97,391 (83)$98,311 (60)$94,992 (23)
Associate Professor$72,818 (40)$72,564 (22)$73,128 (18)
Assistant Professor$60,466 (72)$61,222 (27)$60,012 (45)
Instructor$65,394 (33)$66,991 (11)$64,595 (22)
 
11/12 Month Contract
All Faculty$119,441 (2)$119,441 (2)- (-)
Professor$119,441 (2)$119,441 (2)- (-)
 
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$76,970 (230)$82,626 (122)$70,581 (108)
Professor$97,399 (85)$98,292 (62)$94,992 (23)
Associate Professor$72,818 (40)$72,564 (22)$73,128 (18)
Assistant Professor$60,466 (72)$61,222 (27)$60,012 (45)
Instructor$65,394 (33)$66,991 (11)$64,595 (22)
Overall Athletic Team Information
  • Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
 
Participants
All Athletes555318237
Unduplicated Athletes468267201
Baseball3636-
Basketball251510
All Track Combined1397762
Football8989-
Golf1798
Lacrosse21-21
Rowing753144
Soccer512625
Softball14-14
Swimming482127
Tennis271413
Volleyball13-13
 
Coaches Salaries
Head Coaches-$23,850$25,968
Assistant Coaches-$5,002$2,799
 
Coaches
All Coaches914645
Baseball66-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches55-
Basketball835
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches624
All Track Combined221111
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches201010
Football1010-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches99-
Golf422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Lacrosse3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
Rowing633
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches422
Soccer1055
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches844
Softball5-5
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches4-4
Swimming844
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches633
Tennis321
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches11-
Volleyball6-6
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches5-5
    Retention Rates
  • Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 86%
Graduation Rates
 (%) of Entering Class
Overall
All Students78%
 
By Gender
Male74%
Female81%
 
By Race
Non-Resident Alien100%
American Indian90%
Black47%
Asian78%
Hispanic70%
White78%
Unknown83%
 
By Years Prior to Graduation
4 Years or Less69%
5 Years77%
6 Years78%
Crime Statistics
 2007-082006-07
Arrests
Residence Hall
Drug Related-1
On Campus
Drug Related-1
Liquor Related-2
 
Criminal Offenses
Residence Hall
Forcible Rape11
Burglary1011
On Campus
Forcible Rape11
Burglary1314
Vehicle Theft128
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