Office of Admission

Welcome Center

1500 N. Warner St. #1062
Tacoma, WA 98416-1062

253.879.3211
253.879.3993
admission@pugetsound.edu
Monday - Friday
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Why Puget Sound

University of Puget Sound is a leading liberal arts university in the dynamic Pacific Northwest, offering a rigorous, flexible education that gives students the freedom to explore and shape their studies and supports them every step of the way with mentors and advisors.

We believe that education isn’t something you get—it’s something you do. The Puget Sound experience is made unique by our interdisciplinary and experiential approach. Through small class sizes that create deeper connections, numerous experiential learning opportunities such as research projects and study abroad programs, and over 100 student-led clubs and groups, you’ll find valuable ways to engage, explore, and connect in the classroom and beyond. Whatever your path may be, we are here to support your journey as you pursue a life of purpose and impact.

Become a Logger!

Puget Sound’s rigorous, flexible education is rooted in the tradition of the liberal arts—offering you the freedom to explore your passions. Our interdisciplinary and experiential approach prepares students to be engaged citizens, problem solvers, creators, and entrepreneurs.

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For Undergraduate Students

Puget Sound offers more than 50 traditional and interdisciplinary courses of study in the arts, natural sciences, social sciences, and humanities.

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For Graduate Students

Experience personal, professional, and academic growth with a master’s or doctorate degree from Puget Sound.

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For Transfer Students

Whether you’re currently at another school and are ready to move on, or it’s been years since your last college class, we’d love to talk to you about how Puget Sound fits into your future.

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Financial Aid

We’re here to help make a Puget Sound education a reality. We provide current and future Loggers resources to understand costs, apply for financial aid, and build financial literacy.

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  • 90%

    of the Class of 2025 is employed, continuing their education, or engaged in public service

  • Top 391

    College per Princeton Review

  • Top 100

    National Liberal Arts College
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Meghan Mooney '23
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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