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University of Puget Sound
#9 in Best Colleges in Washington
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  • 4 Year
  • TACOMA, WA
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    University of Puget Sound Admissions

    What is the acceptance rate for UPS?

    Puget Sound admissions is somewhat selective with an acceptance rate of 83%. Students that get into Puget Sound have an average SAT score between 1170-1390 or an average ACT score of 27-32. The regular admissions application deadline for Puget Sound is January 15. Interested students can apply for early action and early decision. The early action deadline is November 1, and the early decision deadline is November 1.
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    Admissions Statistics

    Acceptance Rate
    83%
    Early Decision Acceptance Rate
    89%
    Total Applicants
    5,345
    SAT Range
    1170-1390
    SAT Reading
    600-700
    SAT Math
    570-690
    Students Submitting SAT
    28%
    ACT Range
    27-32
    ACT English
    25-29
    ACT Math
    25-34
    ACT Writing
    Students Submitting ACT
    12%

    Admissions Deadlines

    Application Deadline
    January 15
    Early Decision Deadline
    November 1
    Early Action Deadline
    November 1
    Offers Early Decision
    Yes
    Offers Early Action
    Yes
    Application Fee
    $65
    Application Website
    pugetsound.edu/admission/apply
    Accepts Common App
    Yes
    Accepts Coalition App
    No

    Admissions Requirements

    What Really Matters When Applying
    • High School GPA
      Required
    • High School Rank
      Neither required nor recommended
    • High School Transcript
      Required
    • College Prep Courses
      Considered but not required
    • SAT/ACT
      Considered but not required
    • Recommendations
      Required
    Poll
    81%
    of students say the admissions process made them feel like the school cared about them as an applicant. 16 responses
    Poll
    88%
    of students feel the admissions process evaluated them individually as a real person, not just a set of numbers. 16 responses
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