University of Puget Sound Acceptance Rate
Tacoma, Washington · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 5,548
- Admitted
- 4,232
- Yield
- 10.9%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, University of Puget Sound's acceptance rate has fallen from 79.3% in 2014–15 to 76.3% in 2023–24. Applications fell from 5,583 to 5,548 (-1%) over that period.
Its 76.3% rate makes University of Puget Sound more selective than about 50% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 19 tracked Washington schools, it is more selective than about 58%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (81.3% for women vs 70.1% for men, a 11.2-point gap). University of Puget Sound has been test-optional since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 10.9% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 5,583 | 4,427 | 79.3% | 663 |
| 2015–16 | 5,827 | 4,616 | 79.2% | 652 |
| 2016–17 | 6,398 | 5,048 | 78.9% | 674 |
| 2017–18 | 5,958 | 4,997 | 83.9% | 593 |
| 2018–19 | 5,730 | 5,060 | 88.3% | 653 |
| 2019–20 | 5,182 | 4,343 | 83.8% | 615 |
| 2020–21 | 5,202 | 4,518 | 86.9% | 393 |
| 2021–22 | 5,025 | 4,437 | 88.3% | 409 |
| 2022–23 | 5,345 | 4,418 | 82.7% | 405 |
| 2023–24 | 5,548 | 4,232 | 76.3% | 463 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 3,068 | 2,493 | 81.3% |
| Men | 2,480 | 1,739 | 70.1% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 615–710 | 29% |
| SAT Math | 570–680 | |
| ACT Composite | 27–31 | 14% |
How University of Puget compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is University of Puget Sound's acceptance rate?
University of Puget Sound's acceptance rate is 76.3% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (4,232 admitted of 5,548 applicants).
Is University of Puget Sound test optional?
University of Puget Sound is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to University of Puget Sound?
University of Puget Sound received 5,548 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 4,232.
What SAT score do you need for University of Puget Sound?
Admitted students at University of Puget Sound typically scored 615–710 on SAT Reading/Writing and 570–680 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is University of Puget Sound getting harder to get into?
University of Puget Sound has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 79.3% in 2014–15 to 76.3% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.pugetsound.edu/.