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University of Puget Sound Admission Requirements

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Chances of getting into University of Puget Sound

Acceptance Rate

Admitted 
88%
Admission Difficulty for University of Puget Sound
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Very High 
Applicant Competition Very Low 
How hard is it to get into University of Puget Sound and can I get accepted?

The acceptance rate at University of Puget Sound is 88%.  It ranks #16 in Washington for lowest rate of acceptance. University of Puget Sound is an easy school to get into with a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission requirements. Last year, 4,437 out of 5,025 applicants were admitted.

The school has very high admission requirements, generally admitting students who can score in the top 25 percent on standardized admission tests. University of Puget Sound typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.56. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top quarter of their high school class. 9% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

The University of Puget Sound application fee is $60 and applications are due by Jan 15.

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to University of Puget Sound. If you submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 31% of students submitted SAT scores and 20% submitted ACT scores for admission for the 2021/2022 academic year..

University of Puget Sound SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 
1150-1370
Applicants Submitting SAT 
31%
SAT Scores for University of Puget Sound
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th 580
SAT Math 25th 570
SAT Composite 25th 1150
SAT Scores for University of Puget Sound
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th 700
SAT Math 75th 670
SAT Composite 75th 1370
Average SAT Score 1260

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to University of Puget Sound?

University of Puget Sound is a test optional school meaning applicants are not required to submit SAT scores with their application. The position on SAT scores from the school is "considered but not required".

Students who get into University of Puget Sound score in the top 32 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 1150-1370.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

University of Puget Sound admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1370 and Above Good >93%
1260 to 1370 Avg + 88%-93%
1150 to 1260 Avg - 79%-88%
1040 to 1150 Reach 67%-79%
Less than 1040 Low <67%
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University of Puget Sound ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 
26-32 
Applicants Submitting ACT 
20%
ACT Scores for University of Puget Sound
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th 26
ACT Math 25th 26
ACT Composite 25th 26
ACT Scores for University of Puget Sound
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th 34
ACT Math 75th 30
ACT Composite 75th 32
Average ACT Score 29

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into University of Puget Sound?

University of Puget Sound is test optional. Students are not required to submit ACT scores with their application. The policy on ACT scores is "considered but not required".

University of Puget Sound regularly accepts students who score 26 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 18 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 26-32.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

University of Puget Sound admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
32 and Above Good >93%
29 to 32 Avg + 88%-93%
26 to 29 Avg - 79%-88%
23 to 26 Reach 67%-79%
Less than 23 Low <67%
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University of Puget Sound GPA

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 
3.56
Typical High School Grades 
B+

What GPA do you need to get into University of Puget Sound?

Applicants require very good grades in high school to get into University of Puget Sound. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at University of Puget Sound was 3.56 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #8 in Washington for highest average GPA. If your high school grades are above the average 3.56 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as University of Puget Sound accepts 88% of all applicants.

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High School GPA's for admitted University of Puget Sound students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 5.67% Good
3.75 to 3.99 35.22% Avg +
3.50 to 3.74 21.18% Avg -
3.25 to 3.49 17.49% Avg -
3.00 to 3.24 11.33% Reach
2.50 to 2.99 9.11% Low
2.00 to 2.49 0% Low
1.00 to 1.99 0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

High School Class Rank

52% of University of Puget Sound freshman were in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class.

High School Class Rank for admitted University of Puget Sound students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 19%
Top 25% of class 52%
Top 50% of class 88%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

University of Puget Sound admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 2,601 2,424 5,025
Accepted 2,406 2,031 4,437
Acceptance Rate 93% 84% 88%
Enrolled 202 207 409
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 8% 10% 9%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Fall 2023 Application Deadline

Applications were Due
Jan 15, 2023
Days left to Apply
None

The application deadline for Fall 2023 has passed. Applications were due on Jan 15, 2023.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to University of Puget Sound is $60.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to University of Puget Sound and what student information is used for admission decisions?

University of Puget Sound Application Requirements
Test Scores Considered but not required
High School GPA Required
High School Class Rank Neither required nor recommended
Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommended
Recommendations Required
Demonstration of Competencies Neither required nor recommended

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at University of Puget Sound
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit No
Credit for Life Experiences No
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=236328 IPEDS survey data for University of Puget Sound.

FAQs

Does University of Puget Sound prefer SAT or ACT?

31% of students submit their SAT scores to University of Puget Sound. 20% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into University of Puget Sound?

88% of those who apply are granted admission to University of Puget Sound. Admission competition is and the college has very high admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for University of Puget Sound?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1150 and 1370. 31% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for University of Puget Sound?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 26 and 32. 20% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.