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University of Puget Sound Tuition, Fees, Net Price and Financial Aid

Review University of Puget Sound tuition, fees, average net price after aid, attendance cost, financial aid signals and student outcomes from the local College Scorecard and IPEDS-derived dataset.

Out-of-state tuition

$59,900

Average net price after aid

$38,920

Total attendance cost

$75,509

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University of Puget Sound In-State vs Out-of-State Tuition Fees, Costs 2026

Use these cost cards as the first-pass money view before checking the detailed breakdown and official resources.

In-state tuition

$59,900

Out-of-state tuition

$59,900

Average net price

$38,920

Attendance cost

$75,509

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University of Puget Sound Estimated Per-Semester Cost

Many tuition guides break annual costs into fall and spring estimates. The values below divide reported annual College Scorecard cost fields by two, so use them as planning estimates and verify the actual billing schedule with University of Puget Sound.

Tuition

Per semester: $29,950

Annual: $59,900

Room and board

Per semester: $7,520

Annual: $15,040

Books and supplies

Per semester: $500

Annual: $1,000

Other on-campus expenses

Per semester: $1,312

Annual: $2,624

Attendance cost

Per semester: $37,755

Annual: $75,509

University of Puget Sound Estimated Four-Year Cost

The estimates below multiply current reported annual values by four. They do not include future tuition increases, changes in housing, program fees, financial aid changes or personal expenses.

Four-year tuition estimate

$239,600

Four-year attendance estimate

$302,036

Four-year average net price

$155,680

In-State vs Out-of-State Tuition

University of Puget Sound is listed as Private nonprofit in the local dataset. In-state tuition is $59,900 and out-of-state tuition is $59,900. The reported in-state and out-of-state tuition values match in this dataset.

International Student and Private College Tuition Note

The local database lists University of Puget Sound as Private nonprofit. Private colleges commonly report one tuition rate rather than separate resident and nonresident rates. In this dataset, University of Puget Sound reports $59,900 for out-of-state tuition and $59,900 for in-state tuition. International student billing, visa expenses, health insurance and aid eligibility should be verified directly with the school.

Room and Board / Total Attendance Cost

Separate mandatory fee data is not available in the local College Scorecard-derived table; use tuition, room/board, books, other expenses and attendance cost as the supported cost components.

Room and board, on campus

$15,040

Housing and meal estimate where reported.

Room and board, off campus

$15,040

Off-campus living estimate where reported.

Books and supplies

$1,000

Academic supply estimate.

Other expenses, on campus

$2,624

Personal and miscellaneous estimate.

Total attendance cost

$75,509

Use as the sticker-price baseline before aid.

Average Net Price After Aid

Based on available data, the average student at University of Puget Sound pays approximately $38,920 per year after grants and aid. This is above the Washington average of $17,377 and above the national average of $17,506.

Acceptance Rate and Outcomes

Acceptance Rate

76.28%

SAT Average

1,332

ACT Range

27-31

University of Puget Sound Acceptance Rate Trend

The current College Scorecard value in this local dataset is 76.28%. This means approximately 763 applicants were admitted per 1,000 who applied, based on the local dataset enrollment of 1,631 undergraduates. Historical year-by-year acceptance rate data will appear here after multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.

Current dataset

76.28%

Current trend marker with historical import pending

Earlier releases Current

Tuition and Cost Breakdown

Accreditation

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Institutional accreditor where reported.

In-state tuition

$59,900

National avg: $20,567

Out-of-state tuition

$59,900

National avg: $20,567

Attendance cost

$75,509

Use with aid and net price.

Average net price

$38,920

State avg: $17,377. National avg: $17,506.

Pell grant rate

16.71%

Federal need-based grant indicator.

Federal loan rate

42.87%

Share using federal loans.

What Does University of Puget Sound Cost?

Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.

Tuition Room and board Books and supplies Other expenses Fees and remainder

Tuition

$59,900

Room and board

$15,040

Books and supplies

$1,000

Other expenses

$2,624

Fees and remainder

$0

Sticker price

$75,509

Average net price

$38,920

Average aid coverage

48%

$36,589 below sticker price on average

What You Pay

Based on available data, the average student at University of Puget Sound pays approximately $38,920 per year after grants and aid. This is above the Washington average of $17,377 and above the national average of $17,506.

How Affordable Is University of Puget Sound?

Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Washington and national averages.

University of Puget Sound net price

$38,920

Washington average

$17,377

National average

$17,506

University of Puget Sound Tuition and Net Price Trend

The current imported dataset shows tuition at $59,900 and average net price at $38,920. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.

Current tuition

$59,900

Current net price

$38,920

Current out-of-state tuition $59,900
Current average net price $38,920

Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.

Student Outcomes

Completion Rate (150% Time)

67.91%

Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.

10-Year Earnings

$69,594

Undergraduates

1,631

10-Year Median Earnings - University of Puget Sound vs Peers

Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.

University of Puget Sound graduates earn about 1.6x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.

Who Attends University of Puget Sound?

Undergraduates

1,631

Completion rate

67.91%

Above national average; national avg: 52.02%

Pell recipients

16.71%

Below national average; national avg: 42.32%

Federal loan rate

42.87%

Above national average; national avg: 40.83%

Completion vs national average

Pell grant recipients

Federal loan usage

Financial Aid and Scholarships

About 16.71% of University of Puget Sound students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 42.87% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.

Pell grant rate

16.71%

Federal loan rate

42.87%

Students with any loan

96.04%

Average net price

$38,920

Net Price by Income Bracket

Estimate Your Net Price at University of Puget Sound

Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.

Estimated net price for :

This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use University of Puget Sound's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.

Student Debt and Borrowing

Borrowing metrics help explain how students finance the gap between sticker price, aid and net price. Loans can make a bill payable, but they do not reduce the underlying cost like grants and scholarships.

Loan principal

$19,250

Median completer debt

$25,000

Median monthly payment

$265

Federal loan rate

42.87%

Debt and payment fields come from federal aid data where reported. Actual borrowing can vary by degree level, dependency status, aid package, family contribution and program costs.

Net Price Calculator

Use the official net price calculator for a personalized estimate. The averages on this page help with comparison, but your final price can change based on residency, aid eligibility, housing, program fees and scholarships.

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Financial Aid Application Steps

The sample guide uses step-by-step aid instructions. This version keeps the steps generic and accurate for the database, then points readers to official school and federal resources.

  1. 1. Complete the FAFSA when eligible

    Use the federal FAFSA form to start federal student aid eligibility. Some private or selective schools may require additional institutional forms.

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  2. 2. Check school-specific aid requirements

    Open University of Puget Sound's official financial aid or admissions site to confirm whether CSS Profile, tax documents or institutional forms are required.

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  3. 3. Use the net price calculator

    Compare the personalized estimate with the average net price and income-bracket values shown on this page.

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  4. 4. Review grants, loans and payment deadlines

    Separate grant aid from loan financing and verify billing deadlines directly with the school before committing.

Payment Guide

Use these generic steps to review tuition, aid and billing before making an enrollment decision.

  1. 1. Confirm published tuition and fees

    Review University of Puget Sound's official tuition page and compare it with the tuition and attendance cost fields on this page.

  2. 2. Estimate net price after aid

    Use University of Puget Sound's official net price calculator when available, then compare the estimate with average net price and income-bracket data.

  3. 3. Review financial aid and payment options

    Check grants, scholarships, federal loans, payment plans and billing deadlines directly with the school before making enrollment decisions.

Institutional Cost Resources

These institutional context fields help explain how the school appears in the federal dataset beyond student-facing tuition. They are not a bill, but they add useful background for affordability research.

Endowment

$448,621,000

Faculty salary field

$11,473

Tuition revenue per FTE

$30,526

Instructional spend per FTE

$23,200

These fields come from federal institutional data and should be read as context, not as student charges.

Accreditation

University of Puget Sound lists Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.

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Campus Location and Contact

University of Puget Sound is listed at 1500 N. Warner Street, Tacoma, WA 98416. Accreditor: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.

Address

1500 N. Warner Street
Tacoma, WA 98416

Official website

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Admissions policy

Selective admissions policy reported

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Compare Schools

Compare University of Puget Sound with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.

University of Puget Sound
Accept. rate
76.28%
Tuition
$59,900
Net price
$38,920
10-yr earnings
$69,594
Golden Gate University-Seattle
Accept. rate
Not available
Tuition
Not available
Net price
Not available
10-yr earnings
$87,434
DigiPen Institute of Technology
Accept. rate
68.02%
Tuition
$37,400
Net price
$42,033
10-yr earnings
$79,878
Gonzaga University
Accept. rate
75.96%
Tuition
$53,500
Net price
$36,371
10-yr earnings
$78,892
University of Washington-Bothell Campus
Accept. rate
91.77%
Tuition
$41,913
Net price
$10,898
10-yr earnings
$78,466

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is University of Puget Sound Tuition?

University of Puget Sound out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $59,900. In-state tuition is $59,900. Verify current tuition directly with the school before making enrollment decisions.

What is University of Puget Sound's average net price?

University of Puget Sound's average net price in the local dataset is $38,920. Net price reflects average cost after grants and scholarships where reported.

Does this page include all University of Puget Sound fees?

The local dataset supports tuition, room and board, books, other expenses, attendance cost, net price and aid fields. Separate mandatory fee data is not available for every school, so fees should be verified with University of Puget Sound.

What is University of Puget Sound's acceptance rate?

University of Puget Sound's acceptance rate in the local dataset is 76.28%.

How much is University of Puget Sound tuition?

University of Puget Sound's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $59,900.

What is University of Puget Sound's average net price?

University of Puget Sound's average net price in the local dataset is $38,920.

What does University of Puget Sound cost for families earning under $30,000?

College Scorecard income-bracket data shows an average net price of $28,409 for University of Puget Sound students from families earning under $30,000. Actual costs vary; use the official net price calculator for a personalized estimate.

What is University of Puget Sound's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?

The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $69,594 for University of Puget Sound.

Is University of Puget Sound accredited?

University of Puget Sound's accreditor in the local dataset is Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.

How many students attend University of Puget Sound?

The local dataset lists 1,631 undergraduate students at University of Puget Sound.

What percentage of University of Puget Sound students receive Pell grants?

The Pell grant rate for University of Puget Sound in the local dataset is 16.71%.

What is the federal loan rate at University of Puget Sound?

The federal loan rate for University of Puget Sound in the local dataset is 42.87%.

Where should I verify University of Puget Sound data?

Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with University of Puget Sound or the latest official federal education data.