University of Puget Sound
Admissions
Interested in attending University of Puget Sound?
On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into University of Puget Sound, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.
Admission Rates
Is it difficult to get into University of Puget Sound?
Using the most up-to-date data on record, Puget Sound accepted 76% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.
In the most recent year, 5,548 people applied and 4,232 were accepted.
Applied/Accepted
Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at University of Puget Sound:
Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.
Of those accepted, 11% ended up enrolling at University of Puget Sound, making their yield rate Low. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.
Application Factors
You can increase your chances of getting into University of Puget Sound by looking at what the school considers during the application process.
Here are the things Puget Sound considers:
Very Important
- Academic GPA
- Application Essay
- Character/Personal Qualities
- Rigor of Secondary School Record
Important
- Alumni/AE Relation
- Extracurricular Activities
- Recommendation(s)
- Talent/Ability
- Volunteer Work
- Work Experience
Considered
- Class Rank
- First Generation
- Interview
- Level of Applicant's Interest
- Standardized Test Scores
Not Considered
- Geographical Residence
- Religious Affiliation/Commitment
- State Residency
Grades & Testing
Do you have the grades and test scores to get into University of Puget Sound?
Grades
Students who recently attended University of Puget Sound as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.59. 30% of freshmen who attended Puget Sound were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 55% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.
These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:
High School GPAs
Puget Sound is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.
Applicants submitting SAT Scores
Applicants submitting ACT Scores
SAT Math Scores
SAT Verb Scores
SAT Composite Scores
Application Deadlines
These are the deadlines for applying to University of Puget Sound. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.
Regular Admissions
Early Decision
Early Decision is a program in which students commit to attend a school if they are accepted. Some schools have a higher acceptance rate for Early Decision than regular decision. Puget Sound's Early Decision acceptance rate is 62%, compared to 76% overall. If you’re sure you want to attend University of Puget Sound, you might consider applying Early Decision.
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