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University Of Puget Sound is in Tacoma, Washington. 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, science, music, art studies, 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 670 on the verbal SAT test. Students' math SAT scores were most often in the range 560 to 660 in 2005. People seek out University Of Puget Sound, and many students are from other states.
The schools' faculty/student ratio of superior to most. The most successful professors at University Of Puget Sound are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time. The the school teaching staff is well compensated compared to other schools.
Approximately 2,868 students study at University Of Puget Sound (in 2005).
Very few students at the school attend part-time. University Of Puget Sound offers a real campus feel. The school 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
Admissions Phone: (253) 879-3211
Financial Aid Phone: (253) 879-3214
http://www.ups.edu
University Of Puget Sound awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 268 | English, economics courses, political science, sociology, history, economics, foreign language and literature, Spanish language, ... |
| Science | 86 | biology, biological and physical sciences, chemistry, physics, science and society, geology |
| Therapy And Counseling | 85 | psychology, physical therapy |
| Business And Management | 74 | business management, MIS |
| Education And Teaching | 68 | education, educational supervision, school counseling, music teaching, curriculum and instruction |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 34 | exercise science, occupational therapy |
| Art Studies | 24 | art studies |
| Music | 24 | music, music performance, music management |
| Religion And Philosophy | 22 | philosophy, religion |
| Media | 15 | communication studies |
| Mathematics | 13 | mathematics |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 12 | computer science |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 11 | drama |
Number of programs and degrees for University Of Puget Sound in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 619 | 35 |
| Master's degree | 117 | 6 |
In 2005, University Of Puget Sound had a total enrollment of 2,868 students (2,799 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 43% |
| Women | 57% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 88% |
| Graduate | 12% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 75% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 10% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 8% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 40% |
| 20-21 | 40% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 4% |
| 30-34 | 1% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Washington | 27% |
| California | 21% |
| Oregon | 16% |
| Colorado | 8% |
| Hawaii | 5% |
| Minnesota | 4% |
| Idaho | 2% |
| Montana | 2% |
| Wisconsin | 2% |
| Utah | 1% |
| New Mexico | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Alaska | 1% |
| Nevada | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Massachusetts | 1% |
| Missouri | 1% |
| Arizona | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 88 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
University Of Puget Sound offers campus housing for 1,639 of its 2,799 (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 | 4,711 | 3,343 | 71% | 670 | 20% |
| Men | 1,943 | 1,321 | 68% | 285 | 22% |
| Women | 2,768 | 2,022 | 73% | 385 | 19% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 570 | 670 |
| SAT Math | 560 | 660 |
| ACT Verbal | 24 | 30 |
| ACT Math | 23 | 28 |
| ACT Composite | 24 | 29 |
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 | 91% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 46% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (253) 879-3211
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 28,460 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 28,460 |
| Room and board | $ 7,140 |
| Room charge | $ 3,900 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,430 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
| 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)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (253) 879-3214
University Of Puget Sound has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| 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 (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 63 | $86,004 | 18 | $84,678 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 25 | $62,413 | 20 | $63,416 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 36 | $52,357 | 36 | $52,299 |
| Instructor | academic year | 11 | $55,175 | 21 | $56,064 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 135 | $70,151 | 95 | $61,607 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| 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
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 7% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers campus housing 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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