UNIVERSITY OF PUGET SOUND

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University Of Puget Sound

School Overview

The school's main campus is located in a mid-size city (in Tacoma, WA). The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Master's degree.

Contacting the School

1500 N Warner
Tacoma, WA 98416
Main Phone: (253) 879-3100
Web Site: www.ups.edu

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 2,756 (full-time equivalent) students. In Fall 2002, 268 male students and 398 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 40.2% of the student body, while females made up 59.8%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (2)%, Hispanic (3)%, Asian (10)%, and Native American (1)%.

School Selectivity

In the class starting in 2002, 72.1% of applicants were admitted.

Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 580. One quarter of students scored at least 680.

Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 580 or higher. One fourth of students scored 670 or higher.

Degree Levels

Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree

Degree Programs

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Area Cultural And Ethnic Studies

Area Studies

Business And Management

Computer

Computer Science

Education

English Language And Literature

Health Care

Rehabilitation Training

History And Social Sciences

Interdisciplinary Studies

Leisure Recreation And Fitness

Health And Fitness

Life Sciences

Biology

Literature And Language

Mathematics

Mathematics

Performing And Visual Arts

Philosophy And Religion

Physical Sciences

Psychology

General Psychology

School Accreditation

University Of Puget Sound reports that it is nationally accredited. Accreditation is by an agency recognized by the US Dept. of Education.

University Of Puget Sound is accredited regionally by the Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges Commission on Colleges (NWASC).

Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid

University Of Puget Sound belongs to the following athletic conferences:

(for football, basketball, baseball, and track & field).

The school offers financial aid to athletes for football, basketball, baseball, and track & field.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

AP credits
Study abroad

Financial Flexibility

ROTC
Student employment services
Work-study (Co-op)
Career counseling

Cost of Attending

In-State, Living On Campus:	$ 33,220
In-State, Living With Family:	$ 29,540
Out of State, Living On Campus:	$ 33,220

Admission Requirements

The school does not offer open admission; requirements include:

Required:

Secondary school record is required.
Standardized test scores are required.
Recommendations are required.
The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.

Recommended (but not required):

High-school GPA is recommended.
Secondary school rank is recommended.
A college preparatory program is recommended.
A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is recommended.

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