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University of Puget Sound

University of Puget Sound
1500 North Warner Street
Tacoma, WA 98416

Official telephone: (253) 879-3100
Fax number: (253) 879-3993
Website: https://www.pugetsound.edu/
Screen last updated on: February 2024

The admissions information below is valid for the 2023 academic year.
ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Contacting the office: 253 396-7191
800 396-7191 (toll free)

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Application fee: $65
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
Interview is: required of some
Standardized test requirements: SAT I or ACT considered if submitted
Dates test scores should be received: January 15 for SAT I/ACT, January 15 for SAT II
School has formalized early decision program: yes
Early decision application deadline: November 1
Number of early decision applications submitted: 89
Number of early decision applications accepted: 46 (52%)
School has early action program: yes
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: no

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report very important
  • class rank considered
  • recommendations important
  • standardized test scores considered
  • essay very important
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview considered
  • extracurricular activities important
  • particular talent/ability important
  • character/personal qualities very important
  • alumni/ae relationship important
  • geographical residence not considered
  • state residency not considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment not considered
  • minority affiliation considered
  • volunteer work important
  • work experience important
Average secondary school GPA: 3.59
Percent of freshmen who submitted GPA: 99%
Percent of freshmen who submitted class rank: 39%
Average SAT I: 636 verbal, 621 math
Combined SAT I middle 50% range: 1190 - 1370
Combined ACT middle 50% range: 26 - 32
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted SAT I scores: 34%
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted ACT score: 14%

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 5,345
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 4,418
School has a waiting list policy: yes
Number accepting place on waiting list: 3
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 71%
Admission may be deferred: yes

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