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University of Puget Sound has several thriving Puget Sound Outdoors. In fact, more students participate in the Puget Sound Outdoors than any other on-campus activity.
Other popular student organizations at University of Puget Sound include Repertory Dance Group, Ka Ohana me ke Aloha, Student Theatre Productions and Relay for Life.
University of Puget Sound students' favorite campus events are Log Jam (opening weekend of fall semester), Ka Ohana me ke Aloha Luau/Spring Family Weekend and Midnight Breakfast.
This table offers information on housing at University of Puget Sound.
Housing Options | Offered? | Details |
---|---|---|
On-Campus Housing | Yes | – |
Guaranteed Housing | Yes | Guaranteed for freshman |
Co-ed Housing Available | Yes | – |
Housing for Students with Disabilities | Yes | – |
Percentage of Students Living On-Campus | – | 66% |
Spots Available in On-Campus Housing | – | 1,741 |
Number of Students Living On-Campus | – | 1,248 |
Percentage of Students Living Off-Campus | – | – |
University of Puget Sound offers housing. Students are required to live on campus. First year students are guaranteed on-campus housing.
The majority of University of Puget Sound students live on campus. In 2023, 66% of undergrads at University of Puget Sound lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 34% of students lived off-campus or commuted to University of Puget Sound. There are 1,741 spots available in on-campus housing for all 1,866 undergraduates. In the 2022-2023 school year, 1,248 students chose to live in campus housing. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.
University of Puget Sound offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.
At University of Puget Sound there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.
Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.
Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.
Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.
Let's take a look at the athletic options available at University of Puget Sound:
Sport | Men's Intramural | Women's Intramural | Men's Division | Women's Division | Men's Scholarships | Women's Scholarships |
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Basketball | √ | √ | NCAA Division 3 | NCAA Division 3 | – | – |
Golf | √ | √ | NCAA Division 3 | NCAA Division 3 | – | – |
Soccer | √ | √ | NCAA Division 3 | NCAA Division 3 | – | – |
Swimming And Diving | √ | √ | NCAA Division 3 | NCAA Division 3 | – | – |
Tennis | √ | √ | NCAA Division 3 | NCAA Division 3 | – | – |
Track And Field | √ | √ | NCAA Division 3 | NCAA Division 3 | – | – |
Cross Country Running | √ | √ | NCAA Division 3 | NCAA Division 3 | – | – |
Crew | – | – | Intercollegiate Sport | NCAA Division 3 | – | – |
Fencing | – | – | Intercollegiate Club Teams | Intercollegiate Club Teams | – | – |
Ice Hockey | – | – | Intercollegiate Club Teams | Intercollegiate Club Teams | – | – |
Rugby | – | – | Intercollegiate Club Teams | Intercollegiate Club Teams | – | – |
Sailing | – | – | Intercollegiate Club Teams | Intercollegiate Club Teams | – | – |
Ultimate Frisbee | – | – | Intercollegiate Club Teams | Intercollegiate Club Teams | – | – |
Cheerleading | – | – | Intercollegiate Sport | Intercollegiate Sport | – | – |
College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.
University of Puget Sound is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The University of Puget Sound campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night. The school also has student security patrols.
University of Puget Sound offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Campus housing is secure and dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards.
Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit University of Puget Sound, take Interstate 5 to Tacoma, WA. If you need to fly, book your flight to Seattle-Tacoma International airport.
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Women43%
Men98%
Full Time2%
Part Time29%
In State71%
Out-of-State65%
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9%
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3%
3%
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Undergraduate Students
1,866
Graduate Students
312
Non-Resident / International Students
5
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