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Campus Life

Campus Size

Small Campus
2,576
Total Undergrads
Including 36 Part-time
625
Degree-Seeking Freshmen
Gender Breakdown:
60% Women
40% Men

Athletics

NCAA Division III (with football)

Northwest Conference

  • Football
  • Basketball
  • Baseball
  • Cross Country/Track

Total Varsity Sports

9
Men's sports coaches (Average salary: $61,491)
10
Women's sports coaches (Average salary: $57,102)
Athletics Details
Sport Varsity Men Varsity Women Club Intramural
All Track Combined 69 64 - -
Baseball 27 - - -
Basketball 18 14 - Yes
Football 67 - - -
Golf 7 6 - -
Lacrosse - 18 - -
Rowing 20 30 - -
Soccer 26 26 - Yes
Softball - 15 - Yes
Swimming 17 25 - -
Tennis 13 12 - Yes
Volleyball - 17 - Yes
Court Sports - - - Yes
Cycling - - Yes -
Flag Football - - - Yes
Frisbee/Disc Sports - - Yes -
Rugby - - Yes -
Skiing - - Yes -

Diversity

Student Total
American Indian/Alaskan Native 1.5%
Asian/Pacific Islander 9.8%
Black/non-Hispanic 2.8%
Hispanic 4.1%
Non-resident alien 0.6%
Race/Ethnicity unknown 9.4%
Two or more races 0.0%
White/non-Hispanic 71.8%
Disabilities
Percent of students with disability 11%

Services & Housing

Services Offered
  • Academic/Career counseling
  • Employment services for current students to find part-time positions
  • Job placement for graduates to find full-time employment
  • Library on campus
Living
  • On-Campus Housing
  • Meal plan offered, meals per week can vary

Clubs & Organizations

Musical Groups
  • Choral Groups
  • Concert Band
  • Jazz Band
  • Music Ensemble
  • Pep Band
  • Symphony Orchestra
Performance Arts
  • Dance
  • Drama Theater
  • Musical Theater
  • Opera
Journalism & Publications
  • Literary Magazine
  • Student Newspaper
  • Yearbook
  • Radio Station
Reserved Officers' Training Corps (ROTC)
  • Army ROTC
Other
  • International Student Organization
  • Student Government
  • Campus Ministries

Safety Statistics

Arrests On Campus
Illegal Weapons Possession 0
Drug Law Violation 2
Liquor Law Violation 5
Criminal Offenses On Campus
Personal Crime 1
Property Crime 17

Notable Alumni

  • Adam West, A famous actor well-known for his role as the original Batman.
  • Dale Chihuly, A very successful glass artist who donated his work to the University. An exhibition of his work is on display at Wyatt Hall.
  • Harry Brown, The founder of Brown and Haley Candy Company, which is most well known for the creation of Almond Roca.
Reviews: Dorm Life
  • Carrie from Beaverton, OR
  • 4
  • “i can't say much about the dorms because i'm living in the foreign language and culture house, the freshman theme house. it's a great experience, living in relatively private space…”

  • Feb-26-2012 » Read More
  • Juliette from Tacoma, WA
  • 4
  • “the dorms themselves are quite nice in the brick-laid tudor gothic style buildings. there have also been many new renovations and buildings include common areas, a kitchen, and all of…”

  • Mar-04-2012 » Read More
  • Madeleine from Altadena, CA
  • 5
  • “I love dorm life at UPS. I loved the dorm that I lived in my freshman year- the rooms were spacious and had great furniture. The bathrooms are always clean…”

  • May-10-2012 » Read More
  • Kimberly from Utah
  • 3
  • “Everyone gets a room but all freshman living in two to three to a room and community bathrooms. They offer different living environment like coed halls or coed floors.…”

  • Jul-25-2012 » Read More

Reviews

Student Responses to Review Topic: Food And Dining
  • 5
  • Brandon from Tacoma, WA
  • Mar-30-2013 I am a current student here

    The dining facility offer varieties of different foods. Food is prepared fresh everyday and is quite delicious. There is a lot of seating within this facility and more than ample space for the whole campus to eat.

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  • 5
  • Bridget from Albuquerque, NM
  • Mar-19-2013 I am a current student here

    The food is great, and there are many options even for those on special diets. There is an entire section dedicated to vegan/ vegetarian, and there are plenty of gluten free options.

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  • 4
  • Savy from Tacoma, WA
  • Mar-11-2013 I am researching this school and have visited the campus

    Close to 6th Ave and they have Farmers Market in the warmer seasons!

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  • 2
  • Jean from Olympia
  • Jan-10-2013 I am a current student here

    The Sub is the Sub, you will need a break from it from time to time, but it will keep you well feed and thriving. 6th avenue has great restaurants so take the ten minute walk and explore Tacoma for a nice meal now and then.

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  • 5
  • Miss from WA
  • Aug-08-2012 I am a current student here

    There are many dining options at the UPS, there is the school lunch area, two cafes, and The Cellar. The cafes make absolutely delicious and reviving drinks, one is inside a glass gazebo type building and provides an interesting environment and a nice study area. I haven't eaten much on campus but what I have had has been reasonably priced and tasty.

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  • 4
  • Douglas from Burien, WA
  • Aug-02-2012 I am a current student here

    The SUB offers many different types of cuisine daily. There is a station for Italian, Mexican, a grill, sandwich station, vegan, Asian, and much more. Not only is the food delicious but it is not unheard of to mix and match your meal. You might be in the mood for teriyaki chicken with some linguine. The combinations are endless. There is also a pizzeria on the floor below the SUB that serves wings, ice cream, pizza, quesadillas, and sandwiches.

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  • 4
  • Kimberly from Utah
  • Jul-25-2012 I am accepted here and planning to attend soon

    The food at Puget Sound is pretty good. The dinner area is nice and there will be someone friendly to sit with all of the time.

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  • 5
  • Madeleine from Altadena, CA
  • May-10-2012 I am a current student here

    One of my top three favorite things about Puget Sound is the food. The sub (the school cafeteria) has stations in which students can choose to get food from: Italian, Latin America, Asian, Vegetarian/Vegan, The Grill, Chef's Table, The Deli, and the salad bar. UPS always has a variety of meals and dishes that are being served- I've never gotten bored or sick of the food there. Not to mention that every thing is delicious. I always enjoy and look forward to eating at the sub.

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Student Responses to Review Topic: Greek Life
  • 0
  • Chalee from Kihei, HI
  • Mar-23-2013 I am a current student here

    The Greek Life here is excellent! I am in a sorority here and I love it. The greek community is very tight knit and everyone is amazing.

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  • 0
  • Jean from Olympia
  • Jan-10-2013 I am a current student here

    Its there and prevalent, very different from big schools however, if you want to take part its easy and available, if you don't its just as easy to ignore.

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  • 0
  • Miss from WA
  • Aug-08-2012 I am a current student here

    I am not a part of Greek Life but I have some friends that are and they love it! The Greek Houses I have heard are a little on the cramped side but they have had fun enjoying the company of their sorority sisters and brothers and attending balls.

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  • 0
  • Douglas from Burien, WA
  • Aug-02-2012 I am a current student here

    There are three fraternities and four sororities on campus. These are not the usual stigma that many of us think of when we think of Greek like. Enforcement of the minimum GPA is strict and most of the time a house will post a better overall GPA than some of the varsity sports teams. A large percentage of the campus is affiliated in Greek life in some way.

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  • 0
  • Kimberly from Utah
  • Jul-25-2012 I am accepted here and planning to attend soon

    The Greek community has been a part of the University of Puget Sound for over 50 years. Being a member of a Greek organization provides students with opportunities to be active within the campus community, as well as the community at large. Members participate in activities that include academic organizations, student government, clubs and organizations, athletics, social projects, and many others. Puget Sound owns seven Greek chapters in which students may live after their freshman years. The houses are located just across from the university on Union Avenue. There are 3 Fraternities and 4 Sororities.

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  • 0
  • Madeleine from Altadena, CA
  • May-10-2012 I am a current student here

    Unfortunately, I am not a part of Greek Life but I do have a variety of friends who are involved in it. I do plan to rush for a sorority in the Spring 2013. All my friends that are involved- both in a Sorority and a Fraternity- love being a part of it. The Greek Life at Puget Sound is not stereotypical or what one would usually expect of Greek Life, it is welcoming to all kinds of people and extremely understanding and caring to all members. A friend of mine told me that at the beginning of rush, sororities ask your opinion on drugs and alcohol and if you are strongly against using them/have never used them- the sorority doesn't force you to drink or participate in drug usage. That statement made me so happy to know that they were so respectful and understanding.

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  • 0
  • Juliette from Tacoma, WA
  • Mar-04-2012 I am a current student here

    there are 4 fraternities and 4 sororities. the process is different than other schools in that students can only join after their second semester of freshman year. until then, freshman are not allowed in either the frats or sororities.

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  • 0
  • Carrie from Beaverton, OR
  • Feb-26-2012 I am a current student here

    apparently milder than most schools' fraternities and sororities. i can't speak for the greek life much because i'm not interested in it myself, but i know several people who didn't expect to get involved in it and did anyway, so it might be worth it for you to check it out.

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