More selective than 82% of Washington colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
29% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 14% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose University of Puget Sound over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
University of Puget Sound SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, University of Puget Sound is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 610 | 710 |
| SAT math | 560 | 670 |
| ACT composite | 27 | 31 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1170 | 1380 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
University of Puget Sound admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 72% | 610–710 | 560–670 | 27–31 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 76% | 615–710 | 570–680 | 27–31 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is University of Puget Sound compared with other Washington colleges?
University of Puget Sound has the 4th-lowest acceptance rate of 18 Washington colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Whitworth University-Adult Degree Programs | 29% | — | — |
| 2 | Whitman College | 38% | 81% | $33,313 |
| 3 | University of Washington-Seattle Campus | 39% | 85% | $14,091 |
| 4 | University of Puget Sound | 72% | 68% | $38,394 |
| 5 | Seattle University | 77% | 76% | $34,662 |
| 6 | Pacific Lutheran University | 78% | 69% | $19,589 |
| 7 | Gonzaga University | 82% | 86% | $35,119 |
| 8 | University of Washington-Tacoma Campus | 83% | 63% | $10,163 |
| 9 | Northwest University | 83% | 71% | $22,288 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Washington colleges →
Who enrolls at University of Puget Sound
College Scorecard; IPEDS
University of Puget Sound admissions questions
What is the University of Puget Sound acceptance rate?
University of Puget Sound accepts 72% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 4,232 of 5,548 applicants were admitted.
Does University of Puget Sound require the SAT or ACT?
University of Puget Sound considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 29% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 14% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for University of Puget Sound?
The middle 50% of University of Puget Sound enrolled first-year students scored 1170–1380 on the SAT and 27–31 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at University of Puget Sound?
11% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (463 of 4,232).
Is University of Puget Sound getting harder to get into?
University of Puget Sound accepted 72% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 76% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to University of Puget Sound overview