Admissions Details
- Acceptance Rate
- 82.7%
- Average SAT
- 1,280
- SAT Range (25th–75th)
- 1,170–1,390
- ACT Composite (avg)
- 30
- Total Enrollment
- 1,631
Admissions Overview
University of Puget Sound is open admission with an 82.66% acceptance rate. This means most students who apply get in, making it accessible for a wide range of applicants. The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 1170-1390 on the SAT or around 30 on the ACT. The school looks for students who value close faculty relationships, given its 10:1 student-faculty ratio. UPS seeks intellectually curious applicants who want to engage in undergraduate research and appreciate the liberal arts tradition. Students interested in music programs often find a strong fit here. The college values students who thrive in small classroom settings and want to build meaningful connections with professors and peers.