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Greater, We Ascend
Together, we're making a bold investment in hands-on learning, access to education, and lifelong learning for future generations of Loggers.
WinterFest Dec. 5 & 6
Enjoy this annual celebration of winter in music and poetry with works from many traditions, cultures, and lands.
After Puget Sound
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89%
of the Class of 2025 is employed, continuing their education, or engaged in volunteer or military service -
89%
Health Professions Advising program medical school acceptance rate (compared to the national average of 33%) -
$69,590
Median annual salary for Puget Sound graduates who received federal student aid
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We Meet Change with Curiosity
“I’m relatively comfortable in using AI in various contexts, whether it is for work, school, or personal use,” said Tao, a double major in business administration and…
Read more about University of Puget Sound Launches $150 Million Campaign to Support Experiential Learning, Elevate Educational Access, and Institutional Excellence
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University of Puget Sound Launches $150 Million Campaign to Support Experiential Learning, Elevate Educational Access, and Institutional Excellence
TACOMA, WASH. — The University of Puget Sound has officially launched its comprehensive fundraising campaign, Greater, We Ascend, marking a significant milestone in its nearly 140-year history. The announcement was made during…
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Being Part of ‘The Dusty Old Jewel in the South Puget Sound’
When Puget Sound’s early leaders proposed building a college to “rival the finest institutions in the East” in the late-19th century, they could not have envisioned how this scrappy port town with grand aspirations would grow,…
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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.
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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Earth and Environmental Science Major, History Minor
Alex Cashin '29
“I appreciate the small class sizes and how easy it is to connect with professors personally to clarify information or help study.”
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
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10:1
student-to-faculty ratio
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Communication Studies Major, English Minor
Lindy Rybloom '26
“I love the transfer student community at Puget Sound. This school has taught me to believe in second chances.”
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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…
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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…
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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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Dolliver Lecture Series with Jennifer Ruth: "No Ivory Towers: McCarthyism, MAGA, and Academic Freedom"
November
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Art Science Salon: Victoria Vesna
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2026
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Regester Lecture with Kristin Johnson
November
2026
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Women's Volleyball vs. Whitman
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Dolliver Lecture Series with Jennifer Ruth: "No Ivory Towers: McCarthyism, MAGA, and Academic Freedom"
Jennifer Ruth is a Professor in the School of Film at Portland State University. She is the author, with Michael Bérubé, of…
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Art Science Salon: Victoria Vesna
Join us November 11, 530-730pm for a conversation with Art Sci Pioneer Victoria Vesna, Professor of Design Media Arts, UCLA…
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Regester Lecture with Kristin Johnson
Simplistic and inaccurate stories about the history of science are common. How can more complicated and accurate histories…
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Athletics
Women's Volleyball vs. Whitman
VS University of Puget Sound Women's Volleyball vs Whitman - SemifinalsStreaming Video: https://flosports.link…
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More than 90% of Puget Sound students receive financial assistance to pay for college.
Academics
With more than 50+ traditional and interdisciplinary undergraduate programs and five graduate programs, you’ll find your fit at Puget Sound.