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What Sets Puget Sound Apart
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.
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97-acre
residential campus in the Pacific Northwest -
1,800
undergraduate students -
300
graduate students
Biology and Environmental Policy & Decision Making
Megan 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.”
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Logger Stories
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University of Puget Sound Named a Best Value College for 2024 by The Princeton Review
Tacoma, WA — University of Puget Sound is one of the nation's best colleges for students seeking a great education with excellent career preparation at a relatively affordable price, according to The Princeton Review®. The…
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First-Generation College Student Discovers Her Passions at the University of Puget Sound
BODY: Angela Ronces-Cortes ’24 charted her own path combining her interests in music and humanities
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Beyond the Field: Puget Sound Elevates Women Athletes with Wellness and Leadership Program
Beyond the cheering crowds and the final whistle, the journey of a college athlete is a demanding one. Recognizing this, the University of Puget Sound is taking a significant step in supporting the whole athlete by prioritizing…
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.
After Puget Sound
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84%
of the Class of 2023 is employed, continuing their education, or engaged in public service -
90%
of graduates highly satisfied with their education -
Top 10
Peace Corp volunteer producing institution
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Latina/o Studies and Music
Angela Ronces-Cortes ’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
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Puget Sound Master of Public Health Grad Supports Global Health Effort
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 Now
March
2024
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Class of 2024: Grad Fair
March
2024
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Women’s Lacrosse vs Pacific University
March
2024
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Wendy Cabrera Rubio Opening Reception
March
2024
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A Celebration of International Women’s Day & The World Through Abby’s Eyes Exhibit!
March
2024
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Campus
Class of 2024: Grad Fair
Join us for the opportunity to pick up ceremony tickets, order your cap and gown, take professional graduation portraits,…
March
2024
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Arts
Wendy Cabrera Rubio Opening Reception
Join us to celebrate the opening of Wendy Cabrera Rubio's art exhibit in Kittredge Gallery. Cabrera Rubio is our 2024…
March
2024
8
Arts
A Celebration of International Women’s Day & The World Through Abby’s Eyes Exhibit!
The Collins Memorial Library exhibit, The World Through Abby’s Eyes, is about the nuanced life of women in the American…
You Belong Here
From clubs to sports to volunteer opportunities, there’s no shortage of things to do at Puget Sound.
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Living on Campus
Puget Sound offers traditional residence halls, suite-style living, campus houses, Greek housing, and more.
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.