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University of Puget Sound

Tacoma, WA 4 year Private

In-State Tuition & Fees

$55,670

Cost of attendance at University of Puget Sound in 2022 for students from Washington.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Washington's average $5,771
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$55,670

Cost of attendance at University of Puget Sound in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Washington's average $11,857
National average $30,238

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at University of Puget Sound was $28,221. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at University of Puget Sound

University of Puget Sound net price calculator

$28,221

Below is the average net price of 4 year, private Non Profit colleges in Washington and nationwide.

Washington's average $9,196
National average $22,640
Below is the net price of University of Puget Sound for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year Average Price Change Less than $30k $30k to $48k $48k to $75k $75k to $110k over $110k
2022 $28,221 $9,906 (26%) $9,749 $12,232 $17,783 $22,753 $32,735
2021 $38,127 $884 (2%) $24,734 $24,158 $30,077 $31,947 $41,005
2020 $39,011 $979 (2%) $26,828 $25,500 $31,976 $35,410 $42,141
2019 $39,990 $75 $27,685 $26,537 $34,197 $36,207 $41,693
2018 $40,065 $351 $29,902 $31,071 $33,678 $35,680 $42,347
2017 $40,416 $754 (2%) $28,479 $33,907 $36,126 $36,825 $41,820
2016 $39,662 $1,072 (3%) $32,225 $32,969 $34,593 $37,644 $41,369
2015 $38,590 $4,295 (13%) $32,409 $32,368 $36,614 $39,013 $39,526
2014 $34,295 -- $22,973 $28,211 $30,241 $33,731 $37,613

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of University of Puget Sound's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year Sticker Price (COA) Cost Change Tuition & Fees Room & Board Books & Supplies
2022 $73,134 $3,473 (5%) $55,670 $16,464 $1,000
2021 $69,661 $1,515 (2%) $52,775 $15,886 $1,000
2020 $68,146 $2,530 (4%) $51,740 $15,406 $1,000
2019 $65,616 $2,106 (3%) $49,776 $14,840 $1,000
2018 $63,510 $1,858 (3%) $48,090 $14,420 $1,000
2017 $61,652 $1,896 (3%) $46,552 $14,100 $1,000
2016 $59,756 $1,848 (3%) $44,976 $13,780 $1,000
2015 $57,908 $1,960 (4%) $43,428 $13,480 $1,000
2014 $55,948 $2,008 (4%) $41,868 $13,080 $1,000
2013 $53,940 -- $40,250 $12,690 $1,000

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does University of Puget Sound provide dormitory? How much is the cost?
The college makes 1,726 dormitories available to its students at $7,450 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at University of Puget Sound is $828 per month.
Does University of Puget Sound provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?
The average price of a meal plan at University of Puget Sound for one academic year is $6,500, which works out to $722 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?
University of Puget Sound estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,000.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?
Depending on living arrangement, University of Puget Sound estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.
  • If living on-campus: $2,514
  • If living off-campus, with family: $2,514
  • If living off-campus, not with family: $2,514
How much is University of Puget Sound application fees?
The application fee for undergraduate students is $60 and $60 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?
University of Puget Sound offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

University of Puget Sound cost of courses per credit hour.
Undergraduate Programs Graduate Programs
For in-state students $1,749 $1,162
For out-of-state students $1,749 $1,162

Housing and Meal

University of Puget Sound offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at University of Puget Sound for the past 7 years.
Year Meal price Housing price Combined price Max meal per week Dorm capacity
2022 $6,500 $7,450 N/A 0 1,726
2021 $6,850 $7,230 N/A 0 1,726
2020 $6,550 $7,020 N/A 0 1,726
2019 $6,270 $6,820 N/A 0 1,725
2018 $6,030 $6,620 N/A 0 1,737
2017 $5,850 $6,460 N/A 0 1,741
2016 $5,670 $6,300 N/A 0 1,751

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by University of Puget Sound during 2022 academic year.

  • Prepaid tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Guaranteed tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Tuition payment plan
    Offered
  • Other alternative tuition plan
    Not Offered

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