University of Puget Sound
The University of Puget Sound is located on a 97-acre campus in a residential neighborhood of Tacoma, Washington. Its location provides convenient access to both the Puget Sound region and the Cascade Mountains. Students enjoy a vibrant campus culture centered on academics and participation in extracurricular activities. Puget Sound stands out as the only independent national undergraduate liberal arts college in the Pacific Northwest to house both a School of Music and a School of Business and Leadership.
Financial Aid
The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. University of Puget Sound's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 17% of students receive Pell Grants; 43% take federal loans.
Average net price across income brackets is $35,056, roughly 41% lower than the published tuition.
Net Price by Family Income
Academic Year 2025| Income Bracket | Avg Net Price | 4-Year Net Cost |
|---|---|---|
| $0 – $30K | $28,409 | $113,636 |
| $30K – $48K | $29,663 | $118,652 |
| $48K – $75K | $33,336 | $133,344 |
| $75K – $110K | $37,880 | $151,520 |
| $110K+ | $45,996 | $183,984 |
| Sticker price (no aid) | $59,900 | $239,600 |
Programs at University of Puget Sound
26 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.
| Degree Program | DW Score | 1-yr Earnings | AI Risk | ROI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science Compare across schools → |
71
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$66,055/yr | Very High | 3.3x |
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Business Administration
Business Administration, Management and Operations Compare across schools → |
60
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$49,106/yr | High | 2.4x |
| Economics Compare across schools → |
52
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$48,153/yr | Very High | 1.9x |
| Mathematics Compare across schools → |
40
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$37,610/yr | Very High | 2.4x |
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Health & Physical Education
Health and Physical Education/Fitness Compare across schools → |
31
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$22,260/yr | Moderate | 2.3x |
| History Compare across schools → |
30
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$29,909/yr | High | 0.2x |
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Cell Biology
Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences Compare across schools → |
28
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$35,822/yr | High | 0.5x |
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Political Science
Political Science and Government Compare across schools → |
28
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$31,290/yr | Very High | 1.4x |
| Sociology and Anthropology Compare across schools → |
25
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$19,495/yr | High | -0.2x |
| Communication and Media Studies Compare across schools → |
24
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$29,477/yr | High | 0.2x |
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International Relations
International Relations and National Security Studies Compare across schools → |
24
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$28,176/yr | High | 1.7x |
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Biology
Biology, General Compare across schools → |
23
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$30,191/yr | High | 1.4x |
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Fine Arts
Fine and Studio Arts Compare across schools → |
23
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$28,469/yr | Moderate | 1.0x |
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Germanic Languages
Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics Compare across schools → |
23
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$20,916/yr | Very High | -0.1x |
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English
English Language and Literature, General Compare across schools → |
22
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$29,291/yr | Very High | 0.2x |
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Natural Resources & Conservation Research
Natural Resources Conservation and Research Compare across schools → |
22
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$23,437/yr | High | -0.0x |
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Theater & Drama
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft Compare across schools → |
22
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$16,310/yr | Moderate | -0.3x |
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Psychology
Psychology, General Compare across schools → |
21
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$25,596/yr | High | 1.3x |
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Rhetoric & Writing
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies Compare across schools → |
21
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$22,251/yr | Very High | -0.1x |
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Romance Languages
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics Compare across schools → |
20
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$25,035/yr | Very High | 1.7x |
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Education
Education, General Compare across schools → |
20
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$20,039/yr | High | -0.2x |
| Music Compare across schools → |
19
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$25,551/yr | High | 0.5x |
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International Studies
International/Global Studies Compare across schools → |
18
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$16,037/yr | Moderate | -0.3x |
| Area Studies Compare across schools → |
17
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$29,232/yr | Very High | 0.2x |
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Ethnic & Cultural Studies
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies Compare across schools → |
15
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$25,623/yr | Very High | 0.1x |
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Religious Studies
Religion/Religious Studies Compare across schools → |
9
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$20,357/yr | Very High | 1.0x |
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