by our College Data Analytics TeamHere are the current tuition and fee figures for University of Puget Sound, together with how they compare nationally and their recent trend.
In the most recent reported year, tuition and fees at University of Puget Sound stood at $62,898 annually for undergraduate students. There is no in-state discount at this school.
Within that total, required fees totaled $588; the remaining amount is tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $62,310 |
| Fees | $588 |
| Total | $62,898 |
This tuition and fees figure covers one year of academic instruction and do not include room and board.
Keep in mind that a number of students receive financial aid and scholarships that lower what they actually pay. The amounts above are before any aid.
How much will University of Puget Sound charge part-time students? Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the breakdown.
To put that price in context, here is how University of Puget Sound prices compare to peer schools. Each rating shows whether the school runs above or below that group’s average.
| Nationwide | In WA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
Against the nationwide average, University of Puget Sound is relatively pricey.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. See the University of Puget Sound Financial Aid page to learn more.
Tuition at University of Puget Sound has changed over recent reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $55,390 |
| Two Years Ago | $57,330 |
| One Year Ago | $59,340 |
| Most Recent Year | $62,310 |
Below, the chart plots how tuition at Puget Sound has changed across the reported years.
From the prior year, tuition increased 5.0%. Projecting that pace ahead one year puts tuition + fees around $66,046 for the coming year.
At most colleges, tuition edges up a little each year, so the cost in your final year will likely top today’s number.
Get answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more background.
Over the reported years, tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of 4.15%, so a year from now students could pay around $65,511.
If that pace holds, here is what tuition and fees could look like over the next five years:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $65,511 |
| In 2 Years | $68,232 |
| In 3 Years | $71,066 |
| In 4 Years | $74,018 |
| In 5 Years | $77,093 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $278,827.
Tuition is only the beginning of the cost story — aid packages can change what students and families actually pay.
For a closer look at aid at University of Puget Sound, see the University of Puget Sound Financial Aid page.
