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The University of Puget Sound, also known as UPS or Puget Sound, is a private, liberal arts college situated in the North End of Tacoma, Washington, United States. It was established in 1888 by the Methodist Episcopal Church in downtown Tacoma. The university offers bachelor and master degrees in diverse areas of study. The student body consist of students from more than 45 states and over 12 countries.
Puget Sound’s athletics department sponsors more than 20 men’s and women’s sports teams. They are nicknamed the Loggers. The sports teams compete in the NCAA's Division III Northwest Conference. Loggers participate in sports such as football, golf, soccer, and softball. The campus is also home to a wide variety of student clubs and organizations.
University Of Puget Sound is in Tacoma, WA. Tacoma is a medium-sized city. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. University Of Puget Sound issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Master's degree.
Fields of study in vogue at the school include mathematics, music, science, art studies, drama and performing arts, therapy and counseling, and liberal arts.
Not all applicants to University Of Puget Sound are accepted. The top quarter of students at the school scored at least 690 on the verbal SAT test. Students' math SAT scores were most often in the range 550 to 660 in 2007.
The schools' faculty/student ratio of superior to most. The most successful professors at the school are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time. The University Of Puget Sound teaching staff is well compensated compared to other schools.
Approximately 2,772 students study at the school (in 2007).
Very few students at University Of Puget Sound attend part-time. The school offers a real campus feel. University Of Puget Sound makes housing available to a large share of its students. Students participate in Northwest Conference athletics.
More complete details are provided below.
University Of Puget Sound
1500 N Warner
Tacoma, WA 98416
General Phone: (253) 879-3100
http://www.ups.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 219 | English, economics courses, political science, foreign language and literature, history, economics, sociology, Asian studies, ... |
| Therapy And Counseling | 99 | physical therapy, psychology |
| Science | 91 | biology, biological and physical sciences, physics, chemistry, geology, science and society, biochemistry |
| Business And Management | 88 | business management, MIS |
| Education And Teaching | 71 | education, school counseling, music teaching, educational supervision, curriculum and instruction |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 35 | occupational therapy, exercise science |
| Art Studies | 22 | art studies |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 18 | drama |
| Media | 17 | communication studies |
| Religion And Philosophy | 15 | religion, philosophy |
| Music | 14 | music, music performance, music management |
| Mathematics | 11 | mathematics |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 2 | computer science |
Number of programs and degrees for University Of Puget Sound in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 566 | 35 |
| Master's degree | 136 | 6 |
In 2007, University Of Puget Sound had a total enrollment of 2,772 students (2,720 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 39% |
| Women | 61% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 89% |
| Graduate | 11% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 73% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 9% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 10% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 41% |
| 20-21 | 40% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 4% |
| 30-34 | 1% |
| 35-39 | 0% |
| 40-49 | 0% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Washington | 22% |
| California | 19% |
| Oregon | 16% |
| Colorado | 11% |
| Minnesota | 5% |
| Hawaii | 4% |
| Texas | 3% |
| Idaho | 3% |
| Arizona | 2% |
| Alaska | 2% |
| Montana | 1% |
| Utah | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
| Nevada | 1% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
| Massachusetts | 1% |
| New Mexico | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
| Vermont | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 86 % |
University Of Puget Sound offers campus housing for 1,641 of its 2,720 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Tacoma, Washington for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Washington Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 5,273 | 3,502 | 66% | 644 | 18% |
| Men | 2,205 | 1,368 | 62% | 249 | 18% |
| Women | 3,068 | 2,134 | 70% | 395 | 19% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 570 | 690 |
| SAT Math | 550 | 660 |
| SAT Writing | 560 | 660 |
| ACT Verbal | 25 | 31 |
| ACT Math | 24 | 29 |
| ACT Composite | 25 | 30 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 93% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 48% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 31,895 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 31,895 |
| Room and board | $ 8,265 |
| Room charge | $ 4,610 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,875 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,300 |
Financial Aid:
University Of Puget Sound participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 379700)
University Of Puget Sound has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 77 | 35 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 28 | 36 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 22 | 40 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 59 | $95,862 | 19 | $93,280 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 26 | $70,508 | 22 | $71,151 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 30 | $58,837 | 47 | $57,760 |
| Instructor | academic year | 11 | $63,417 | 22 | $61,462 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 126 | $78,982 | 110 | $67,314 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Northwest Conference |
| Basketball | Northwest Conference |
| Baseball | Northwest Conference |
| Track | Northwest Conference |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Management Information Systems, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Curriculum and Instruction
Education, General
Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision
Music Teacher Education
LIBERAL ARTS
Asian Studies/Civilization
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
Economics, General
Economics, Other
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
History, General
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MUSIC
Music Management and Merchandising
Music Performance, General
Music, General
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biological and Physical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physics, General
Science, Technology and Society
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Physical Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets University Of Puget Sound Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 9% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) NCAA athletic conference member
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