University of Puget Sound

www.pugetsound.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$55,390

5.51% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$28,221

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

0.543%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

88.3%

5,025 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

2,173

95.9% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

74.2%

484 Graduates

About

University of Puget Sound is a higher education institution located in Pierce County, WA. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at University of Puget Sound were General Business Administration & Management (55 degrees awarded), General Psychology (51 degrees), and General Economics (37 degrees).

In 2021, 694 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of Puget Sound. 64.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 35.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (462 degrees), 7.11 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (65 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Puget Sound is $55,390, which is $26,885 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus Baccalaureate Colleges

Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at University of Puget Sound is $55,390, which is $26,885 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $28,221.

In 2021, 100% of undergraduate students attending University of Puget Sound received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 42% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$55,390

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at University of Puget Sound was $55,390. The cost of tuition at University of Puget Sound is $26,885 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

This chart compares the tuition costs of University of Puget Sound (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$28,221

2021 Value

26%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 University of Puget Sound had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $28,221. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of University of Puget Sound grew by 26%.

This chart compares the average net price of University of Puget Sound (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$13,480

Room and Board

$1,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of Puget Sound was of $13,480 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 3.69% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,000. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at University of Puget Sound (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

100%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

42%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

100% of undergraduate students at University of Puget Sound received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 1.01% with respect to 2020, when 99% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at University of Puget Sound (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

0.543%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at University of Puget Sound was 0.543%, which represents 3 out of the 552 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

University of Puget Sound received 5,025 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 3.4% annual growth. Out of those 5,025 applicants, 4,437 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 88.3% acceptance rate.

There were 2,173 students enrolled at University of Puget Sound in 2021. 31% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

University of Puget Sound has an overall enrollment yield of 9.22%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

88.3%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

4,437

Accepted Out of 5,025

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of Puget Sound was 88.3% (4,437 admissions from 5,025 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 86.9%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 3.4%, while admissions declined by −1.79%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of University of Puget Sound (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

31%

Submission Percentage (2021)

128

Scores Submitted (2021)

31% of enrolled first-time students at University of Puget Sound in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

University of Puget Sound had a total enrollment of 2,173 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at University of Puget Sound is 2,084 students and the part-time enrollment is 89. This means that 95.9% of students enrolled at University of Puget Sound are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of Puget Sound, both undergraduate and graduate, is 64.3% White, 11.7% Hispanic or Latino, 8.79% Two or More Races, 8.51% Asian, 2.35% Black or African American, 0.506% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.368% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at University of Puget Sound in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (36.9%), followed by White Male (28.3%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (6.7%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (47%), followed by White Male (12.4%) and Asian Female (10.4%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

95.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of Puget Sound in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,173 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Puget Sound is 2,084 and the part-time enrollment is 89. This means that 95.9% of students enrolled at University of Puget Sound are enrolled full-time compared with 79.9% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at University of Puget Sound (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

88%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at University of Puget Sound was 88%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (72%), University of Puget Sound had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at University of Puget Sound (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
1,398 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
254 enrolled students
Two or More Races
191 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of Puget Sound is 64.3% White, 11.7% Hispanic or Latino, 8.79% Two or More Races, 8.51% Asian, 2.35% Black or African American, 0.506% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.368% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 55% White, 13.5% Black or African American, and 13.4% Hispanic or Latino.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 70 students (3.22%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 198 more women than men received degrees from University of Puget Sound. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of Puget Sound is white (462 degrees awarded). There were 7.11 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (65 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at University of Puget Sound is General Business Administration & Management (55 degrees awarded), followed by General Psychology (51 degrees) and General Economics (37 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at University of Puget Sound, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Language & Linguistics (43 degrees awarded), PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES. (19 degrees), and Cultural & Gender Studies (12 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Puget Sound are Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (415,705 people), Other managers (276,724 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (245,877 people), Postsecondary teachers (202,701 people), and Chief executives & legislators (129,958 people).

The most specialized majors at University of Puget Sound in 2021 are Language & Linguistics (43 degrees awarded), PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES. (19 degrees), Cultural & Gender Studies (12 degrees), Social Sciences (115 degrees), and English (27 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Puget Sound are Surgeons, Media and communication workers, all other, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Aerospace engineers

The most specialized majors at University of Puget Sound are Language & Linguistics (43 degrees awarded), PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES. (19 degrees), Cultural & Gender Studies (12 degrees), Social Sciences (115 degrees), and English (27 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Puget Sound are Elementary & secondary schools (552,602 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (418,361 people), Legal services (334,722 people), Computer Systems Design (216,608 people), and Justice, public order, & safety activities (196,692 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by University of Puget Sound.

Most Common (2021)

General Business Administration & Management
55 degrees awarded
General Psychology
51 degrees awarded
General Economics
37 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of Puget Sound was General Business Administration & Management with 55 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at University of Puget Sound according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

248

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

446

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 248 degrees were awarded to men at University of Puget Sound, which is 0.556 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (446).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at University of Puget Sound by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 33 degrees were awarded to men at University of Puget Sound in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.5 times more than the 22 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 43 degrees were awarded to men at University of Puget Sound in General Psychology, which is 5.38 times more than the 8 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

65%

100% Completion Time

76%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 65% of students graduating from University of Puget Sound completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 76% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 77% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Black or African American Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at University of Puget Sound is Female and Black or African American (100% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 2.69% of graduates (13 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
462 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
65 degrees awarded
Asian
58 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of Puget Sound is white (462 degrees awarded). There were 7.11 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (65 degrees).

3.89% of degree recipients (27 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
296 degrees awarded
White Male
166 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
46 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of Puget Sound is white female (296 degrees awarded). There were 1.78 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (166 degrees).

Operations

University of Puget Sound has an endowment valued at nearly $474M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 120M (25.3%) compared to the 17.4% average return (9.13M on 52.4M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2021, University of Puget Sound had a total salary expenditure of 104M. University of Puget Sound employs 117 Professors, 47 Assistant professors and 38 Associate professors. Most academics at University of Puget Sound are Male Professor (62), Female Professor (55), and Female Assistant professor (33).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Puget Sound are: Office and Administrative Support, with 68 employees, Service, with 54 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 47 employees.

Endowment

$474M

2021 Endowment

25.3%

growth from 2020

University of Puget Sound has an endowment valued at about $474M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of University of Puget Sound grew 25.3% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $422M higher than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at University of Puget Sound (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$5.04M - Federal
$249k - State
$50k - Local

As of 2021, University of Puget Sound received $5.04M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $249k from state grants and contracts, and $50k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$47.8M

2021 Salaries

10.5%

decline from 2020

In 2021, University of Puget Sound paid a median of $47.8M in salaries, which represents 46.2% of their overall expenditure ($104M) and a 10.5% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Baccalaureate Colleges is 15.1M (38.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$21.1M

Instructional Salaries

214

Number of Employees

In 2021, University of Puget Sound paid a total of $21.1M to 214 employees working as instructors, which represents 44% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.92M (32.5%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

117 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

68 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at University of Puget Sound were Professor with 117 employees, Assistant professor with 47 employees, and Associate professor with 38 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Puget Sound were Office and Administrative Support with 68 employees, Service with 54 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 47 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Professor
Female Professor
Female Assistant professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at University of Puget Sound was Male Professor with 62 employees, Female Professor with 55 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 33 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at University of Puget Sound.