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University of Puget Sound Advocates for Higher Education in Olympia

From the classroom to the Capitol, the University of Puget Sound is making its voice heard. On Jan. 30, students and faculty joined a statewide advocacy day in Olympia, meeting with legislators alongside representatives from…

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What Makes Relationships Thrive or Dive?

David Moore is the go-to scholar on campus when it comes to questions about romantic relationships and what makes them work. He has been teaching and writing about adolescent and adult development, relationships, and teen…

Students

University of Puget Sound Students Expand Their Learning Through Summer Internships

The University of Puget Sound offers a highly accessible and rewarding 10-week internship program known as the Summer Fellowship Internship (SFI). This program allows students to immerse themselves in a field of interest, gain…

After Puget Sound

86%

of the Class of 2024 is employed, continuing their education, or engaged in public service
90%

of graduates highly satisfied with their education
Top 10

Peace Corp volunteer producing institution

Aerial shot of campus with Mount Rainier in background

Flexible & Supportive Education

Our rigorous curriculum is rooted in the liberal arts, so no matter what you choose to study, you’ll have opportunities to explore new subjects and ideas.

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Small School, Big Outcomes

At Puget Sound, you get to know your professors and classmates, building community and connections that will benefit you long after graduation.

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Experiential Learning

Take your education beyond the classroom with hands-on learning experiences from study abroad to internships to summer research.

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Biology & Environmental Policy & Decision Making

Meghan Mooney '23

“This is a school where, if you get to know your professors, they become your community, cheering you on. It made me feel like I could do everything I set out to achieve.”

Mountains, City, Sea

From our beautiful Tacoma campus, you’re close to the best the Pacific Northwest has to offer, from world-class cuisine to backpacking in Olympic National Park.

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97-acre

residential campus in the Pacific Northwest
1,800

undergraduate students
300

graduate students

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Latina/o Studies and Music

Angela Ronces-Cortez '24

“I feel like my educational experience is a good example of what you get at a liberal arts school like Puget Sound. My love of learning really flourished here.”

Alumni Stories

Alumni

Puget Sound Master of Public Health Grad Supports Global Health Efforts

Rebekah McCosby MPH’23 likes to describe herself as a generalist. She began her undergraduate degree studying nursing, but quickly realized it wasn’t for her and switched to biology. After graduation, she worked in a community…

Taking His Time

The most daunting moments of Eric Mercer Jr.’s career have arrived in relative quiet, far from any spotlights or screaming fans. The audiences have been small but discerning, and each instance provided what Mercer’s mentor and…

That Voice You Hear

Access to National Public Radio’s Washington, D.C., headquarters is limited these days; tours of the building, located a mile due north of the U.S. Capitol, remain suspended as they have been since the COVID-19 pandemic began…

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