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University of Puget Sound Computer Science Programs

University of Puget Sound is a private not-for-profit institution located in Tacoma, WA. A Mid-Sized City provides an ideal setting close to urban amenities.

University of Puget Sound Rankings

University of Puget Sound appears in the following rankings for computer science programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#25 of 82	State — Washington
Overall Quality	#143 of 667	Region — Far Western
Overall Quality	#883 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is University of Puget Sound?

Contact information for University of Puget Sound are listed below.

	Contact Details
Address:	1500 N. Warner Street, Tacoma, WA 98416
Phone:	2538793100
Website:	www.pugetsound.edu/
Admissions:	www.pugetsound.edu/admission/
Financial Aid:	www.pugetsound.edu/admission/cost-aid

How Do I Get Into University of Puget Sound?

You can apply to University of Puget Sound online at: https://www.pugetsound.edu/admission/apply/

University of Puget Sound is classified as Less Selective (70-85%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for University of Puget Sound

Here’s what University of Puget Sound looks for in applicants:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into University of Puget Sound?

University of Puget Sound maintains an acceptance rate of 72%, which makes it fairly accessible. Be sure to prepare a complete application and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 11% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

31% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 10% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at University of Puget Sound, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 610 and 710. Math scores were between 560 and 670.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 1170 to 1380. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at University of Puget Sound ranged between 27 and 31.

Selectivity by Gender

Selectivity numbers at University of Puget Sound can differ by gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	2,370	1,555	66%
Women	2,869	2,230	78%

Can I Afford University of Puget Sound?

The average net price after aid at University of Puget Sound is $38,920. Cost varies significantly based on your financial situation since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$62,310
In-State Fees	$588
Out-of-State Tuition	$62,310
Out-of-State Fees	$588
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$62,898
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$62,898

Financial Aid

Counting all forms of financial assistance, 28% of students at University of Puget Sound receive some form of financial aid (463 students).

Approximately 99% of students at University of Puget Sound receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $36,377 per student.

17% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,298.

Student Loan Debt

43% of University of Puget Sound undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,270 per year.

University of Puget Sound Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 352 students enrolled at University of Puget Sound. University of Puget Sound is classified as a 1,000 - 4,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus.

Gender Diversity

Of the 1,631 undergraduate students at University of Puget Sound, approximately 44% are male and 56% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of University of Puget Sound undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	110
Black or African American	50
Hispanic	185
White	1,078
American Indian/Alaska Native	9
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	9
Two or More Races	148
Non-Resident	6

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at University of Puget Sound are listed below.

State	First-Time UG Students
Washington	140
California	110
Oregon	51
Colorado	38
Hawaii	23

Additionally, approximately 0.4% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

University of Puget Sound Graduate Student Diversity

282 of University of Puget Sound’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at University of Puget Sound, approximately 23% are male and 77% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of University of Puget Sound graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	35
Black or African American	8
Hispanic	23
White	177
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	1
Two or More Races	17
Non-Resident	3

Online Learning at University of Puget Sound

University of Puget Sound offers remote learning paths for students who need flexibility.

Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Computer Science Programs at University of Puget Sound

The following computer science programs are offered at University of Puget Sound, showing degrees awarded by level in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Computer Science	15	—	—	15

Academic Programs at University of Puget Sound

University of Puget Sound offers 20 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

University of Puget Sound maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Implied no
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.