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Puget Sound Bound: Admitted Student Days
Designed to be a comprehensive immersion for you to be part of our campus and community, the first 2026 Puget Sound Bound event is February 16.
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$69,590
Median annual salary for Puget Sound graduates who received federal student aid
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The JOYFUL Game
There’s a lot to love about soccer — starting with the heroic saves, the graceful footwork, and the incredible athleticism players exhibit in a game that seldom stops.
But for Maya Mendoza-Exstrom ’03, there are…
Read more about University of Puget Sound Provides a Vital Economic Picture for Pierce County
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University of Puget Sound Provides a Vital Economic Picture for Pierce County
Assoc. Prof. Andrew Monaco
As local leaders and University of Puget Sound students scanned the economic charts at the Greater Tacoma Convention Center, the story…
Read more about Puget Sound Faculty Recognized for Innovative Climate Teaching Tool
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Puget Sound Faculty Recognized for Innovative Climate Teaching Tool
Faculty at the University of Puget Sound have published a paper in the Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society, one of the field’s top journals, showcasing a novel climate model designed not for advanced researchers,…
Our rigorous curriculum is rooted in the liberal arts, so no matter what you choose to study, you’ll have opportunities to explore new subjects and ideas.
At Puget Sound, you get to know your professors and classmates, building community and connections that will benefit you long after graduation.
Take your education beyond the classroom with hands-on learning experiences from study abroad to internships to summer research.
Biology & Environmental Policy & Decision Making
Meghan Mooney '23
“This is a school where, if you get to know your professors, they become your community, cheering you on. It made me feel like I could do everything I set out to achieve.”
Mountains, City, Sea
From our beautiful Tacoma campus, you’re close to the best the Pacific Northwest has to offer, from world-class cuisine to backpacking in Olympic National Park.
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Latina/o Studies and Music
Angela Ronces-Cortez '24
“I feel like my educational experience is a good example of what you get at a liberal arts school like Puget Sound. My love of learning really flourished here.”
Alumni Stories
Alumni Stories
Read more about Puget Sound Master of Public Health Grad Supports Global Health Efforts
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Puget Sound Master of Public Health Grad Supports Global Health Efforts
Rebekah McCosby MPH’23 likes to describe herself as a generalist. She began her undergraduate degree studying nursing, but quickly realized it wasn’t for her and switched to biology. After graduation, she worked in a community…
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Taking His Time
The most daunting moments of Eric Mercer Jr.’s career have arrived in relative quiet, far from any spotlights or screaming fans. The audiences have been small but discerning, and each instance provided what Mercer’s mentor and…
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That Voice You Hear
Access to National Public Radio’s Washington, D.C., headquarters is limited these days; tours of the building, located a mile due north of the U.S. Capitol, remain suspended as they have been since the COVID-19 pandemic began…
What’s Happening
February
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Spring 2026 Susan Resneck Pierce Lecture - Grace Youn '13
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2026
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Spring Career & Internship Fair
February
2026
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Puget Sound Memory Project Panel Discussion
February
2026
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Spring Faculty Lecture: "Everything I Need to Know, I Learned From Playing Outside"
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2026
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Spring 2026 Susan Resneck Pierce Lecture - Grace Youn '13
We're excited to have Grace Youn ’13 deliver the Spring 2026 Susan Resneck Pierce Lecture in Public Affairs and the Arts on…
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2026
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Spring Career & Internship Fair
Spring is in the air — and that “what’s next?” feeling is real. The 2025 Spring Career & Internship Fair is your…
February
2026
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Lectures
Puget Sound Memory Project Panel Discussion
Join us for a rich multidisciplinary panel discussion exploring these topic questions: How does memory impact the…
February
2026
11
Campus
Lectures
Spring Faculty Lecture: "Everything I Need to Know, I Learned From Playing Outside"
Do you like playing outside? Well you’re in luck!! Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society will be hosting our annual…
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Financial Aid
More than 90% of Puget Sound students receive financial assistance to pay for college.
Academics
With more than 50+ traditional and interdisciplinary undergraduate programs and five graduate programs, you’ll find your fit at Puget Sound.