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86%

of the Class of 2024 is employed, continuing their education, or engaged in public service
10-to-1

student-to-faculty ratio
$69,590

Median annual salary for Puget Sound graduates who received federal student aid

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Students

Taiko Drumming Club Draws Students to Puget Sound

The University of Puget Sound’s Taiko drumming club was not just an extracurricular activity for Lev Jersan '26 — it was a primary reason he chose to apply. His journey from Missouri to Washington is a great example of the…

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Students

Matelich Scholarships Awarded to Outstanding Oregon and Nigerian Students

The University of Puget Sound is proud to announce incoming students Coco Brandabur of Portland, Oregon, and Princess Akpotu of Delta, Nigeria, as the two newest recipients of the prestigious Matelich Scholarship for the Class…

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Faculty

University of Puget Sound Report Draws National Attention for Addressing Barriers to Higher Education in Prison

A new report from the University of Puget Sound is drawing national attention for its findings on how colleges can better support incarcerated students pursuing higher education. The report, Bridging the Divide: Teaching and…

Flexible & Supportive Education

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.

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Small School, Big Outcomes

At Puget Sound, you get to know your professors and classmates, building community and connections that will benefit you long after graduation.

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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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97-acre

residential campus in the Pacific Northwest
1,582

undergraduate students
237

graduate students

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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

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…

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…

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…

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