University of Puget Sound
Tacoma, Washington · Private
University of Puget Sound admitted 72% of 4,711 applicants (Common Data Set 2025-2026). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1200–1370 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 68% of students graduate within six years.
Your chances at University of Puget Sound
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Application deadlines
University of Puget Sound’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Early decision
- November 1, 2026
- Early action
- November 1, 2026
- Regular decision
- January 15, 2027
The application fee is $65, and University of Puget Sound accepts the Common App fee waiver. University of Puget Sound asks for the Common App personal essay, one teacher recommendation, a counselor recommendation, and a midyear report from your school.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check University of Puget Sound’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
Early decision and early action
Early decision applicants were admitted at 58% (91 of 157), compared with 72% for all applicants.
University of Puget Sound offers early action but didn’t report its early admit rate.
Early applicants often include recruited athletes and students with stronger applications, so the gap overstates how much applying early helps one student.
43 students were offered a spot on the waitlist, 12 took it, and 1 were admitted from it.
What admissions weighs
How University of Puget Sound rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.
Very important
- Course rigor
- GPA
- Essay
- Character
Important
- Recommendations
- Activities
- Talent or ability
- Legacy
- Volunteering
- Work experience
Considered
- Class rank
- Test scores
- Interview
- First generation
- Showing interest
Not considered
- Where you live
- State residency
- Religion
High school GPA
First-year students averaged a 3.65 GPA. 33% of those who reported a class rank were in the top 10% of their class.
Some colleges report weighted GPAs, so compare loosely.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $78,564 a year. After grants, students paid $42,301 on average.
Average price after grants, by family income:
Quick answers
What is University of Puget Sound’s acceptance rate?
University of Puget Sound admitted 72% of applicants: 3,411 of 4,711 (Common Data Set 2025-2026).
When is University of Puget Sound’s early decision deadline?
For 2026–27, early decision is due November 1, 2026, early action is due November 1, 2026, and regular decision is due January 15, 2027. Common App deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone.
What SAT score do you need for University of Puget Sound?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 1200 to 1370, with a median around 1290. A score at or above 1290 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
How much is University of Puget Sound’s application fee?
The application fee is $65 for 2026–27, and University of Puget Sound accepts the Common App fee waiver.
What does University of Puget Sound require?
Besides the application and transcript, University of Puget Sound asks for the Common App personal essay, one teacher recommendation, a counselor recommendation, and a midyear report from your school.
Does University of Puget Sound have supplemental essays?
No. University of Puget Sound has no supplemental essays for 2026–27. You send only the Common App personal essay.
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