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ACCEPTANCE RATE

83.81%

FINANCIAL AID RATE

100%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

11:1

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$22,966

Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students

Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid

Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition

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Liberal Arts Degree

The liberal arts program at University of Puget Sound prepares students for careers in marketing, sales, business, social media, graphic design, data analysis and management, computer programming, and information technology networking and support. The program focuses in a structured combination of the arts. Program courses include: biological and physical sciences, social sciences, humanities, and independently designed programs of study. Get more details below including other Washington colleges that offer liberal arts degrees.

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University of Puget Sound

1502 E Lauridsen Blvd, Port Angeles, WA

University of Puget Sound is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and assists students in developing important skills useful in pursuit of graduate education or employment. A liberal arts curriculum exposes students to a variety of topics and subjects. The school is located in Tacoma, Washington, which is a predominantly urban area. University of Puget Sound has an annual student enrollment of about two thousand.

Students may pick from several areas of study, including:

  • Business And Marketing Studies
  • Psychology
  • Education
  • Social Sciences

Students applying for admission are usually required to submit an application, transcripts, standardized test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by the school. The most common exam scores among applicants admitted to University of Puget Sound are between 26 - 30 on the ACT, or 1130 - 1340 on the SAT exam. 52% of those who apply are admitted to this school, of which 18 percent choose to attend. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

Tuition is approximately $43,000 per year, though it may change based on different types of circumstances. Students may visit the school's tuition calculator to determine a more personalized cost estimate. The price of on-campus housing is about $6,100 per year. This school may offer financial aid for students who are eligible by way of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The mascot for University of Puget Sound is the "Loggers", and they participate in intercollegiate athletic programs through the NCAA. Available sports offered:

  • Baseball (NCAA Division III)
  • Basketball (NCAA Division III)
  • Track & Field (NCAA Division III)

Contact information, tuition information, programs, and much more can be viewed on school's website at http://www.pugetsound.edu.

Career Options for Graduates

Students who have completed the Liberal Arts program at University of Puget Sound, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below:

Postsecondary Teachers, All Other

Description

All postsecondary teachers not listed separately.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, postsecondary teachers, all other employment is expected to grow at a rate of 9.3% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

Admission Requirements & Details

The admissions information below may give an overview of the students University of Puget Sound accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college or dual credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

  • AP Course Credits
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Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To help support students, University of Puget Sound may offer student services like those listed below:

  • Academic counseling for students
  • Student employment
  • Assisting students to find work

Intercollegiate Athletics

University of Puget Sound is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NCAA Division III with football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:

  • Baseball (Northwest Conference)
  • Basketball (Northwest Conference)
  • Track and Field (Northwest Conference)
  • Football (Northwest Conference)
  • Golf
  • Lacrosse
  • Rowing
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball