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We are located on the traditional homelands of the Puyallup Tribe. The Puyallup people have lived on and stewarded these lands since the beginning of time, and continue to do so today. We recognize that this land acknowledgement is one small step toward true allyship and we commit to uplifting the voices, experiences, and histories of the Indigenous people of this land and beyond.   

Located in a vibrant port city in the Pacific Northwest, Puget Sound is a leading national liberal arts and sciences university preparing students for success since 1888. In an ever-evolving world, we believe that the best preparation for the future is an education that exposes you to multiple perspectives, engages you in work that makes a difference in the world, and helps you discover who you are and what you have to offer. It’s an education that transcends boundaries, teaches you to adapt to changing circumstances, and prepare for careers that might not yet exist.

Our beautiful 97-acre campus supports connections with the world it serves, from the tide flats and urban energy of the entrepreneurial city of Tacoma, Washington to nearby Seattle, the Pacific Rim and beyond. A Puget Sound education is rooted in an inspiring confluence of histories and cultures and ideas, and centered on 2,000 undergraduate and graduate students who are open-minded, outward-reaching, and actively put their educations to work.

Student in science lab

Immerse yourself in an experiential approach to teaching and learning, led by faculty members who challenge students to think critically and make connections across disciplines. We’re home to leading programs in technology and health sciences, featuring some of the country’s most advanced undergraduate research labs.

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Mount Rainier

Tacoma is called “The City of Destiny” and our residential campus reflects the resourceful nature of our city known for entrepreneurship and the arts. In the center of the technology corridor extending from Vancouver, B.C. to Portland, our connections to tech companies and business startups gives you invaluable access to internships and jobs in fast-growing sectors. And our location in the Pacific Northwest offers unparalleled opportunities for rainforest and oceanic research and the outdoors.

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Nicholas Navin '19 and friends in Indonesia

Puget Sound students are consistently among leading recipients of Watson and Fulbright scholarships, national fellowships, and Peace Corps assignments, as well as successful entrepreneurs, inventors, investors, artists, scientists, and civic leaders. Our alumni work in communities across the United States and abroad, and are eager to connect you to internships, postgraduate opportunities, and more. 

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