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
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