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Is Puget Sound a Good School for the Money?

Below Average National Value
Unknown In-State Value
$186,734 Avg Total Cost

University of Puget Sound Value Report

College Factual's Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a Puget Sound degree with its cost to determine if the school is asking a fair price. Read the Puget Sound annual value report below.

Below Average Value Nationwide

Below Average National Value
Top 15% National Quality
Expensive Price

University of Puget Sound is ranked #2,127 out of 2,223 for value nationwide.

Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, we believe University of Puget Sound is overpriced for the quality education it provides. (This takes into account average financial aid and may not apply to you if you have further scholarships, grant or aid provided to you.)

National Value Ranking  2127 out of 2223
Overpriced
Great Value
National Value Score  5.09 out of 100
Overpriced
Great Value

Prices of Institutions with Similar Quality Scores

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*Total price is determined by multiplying average annual cost by time to graduate.

That Degree May Cost You $186,734 in Total

The Puget Sound time to graduate is about 4.16 years and will cost an estimated $44,888 per year. This brings the total cost to 186,734.

Amount
Average Yearly Cost$44,888
Average Years to Graduate4.16
Estimated Avg Total Cost of Degree$186,734

Many Factors Affect Net Price

There are many ways you can lower the cost of a college education. Consider taking advantage of in-state tuition, or shortening the length of your degree by taking summer classes. Learn more about Puget Sound cost for other factors that may affect net price such as the financial aid you qualify for that is largely based on your family's income.

Does This School Make Financial Sense To You?

$185,694 In-State With Aid
$289,790 Avg Cost No Aid
4.16 Years to Graduate

Most students will not pay the full sticker price and few students fit perfectly into averages.

Look at the table below to determine your likely cost of a bachelor's degree at Puget Sound.

Nationwide Value by Aid GroupAvg Degree CostValue RankValue Grade
Students with no Aid$289,790#0F
All Students$186,734#2,127F
Only Students Receiving Aid$185,694#2,156F
In-State Value by Aid GroupAvg Degree CostValue RankValue Grade
Students with no Aid$289,790#F
All Students$186,734#F
Only Students Receiving Aid$185,694#F

Note: the Value Grade for in-state students is calculated by looking only at other schools in the state of Washington.

About 100% of Puget Sound students receive financial aid. Get more details on what Puget Sound financial aid you may qualify for.

How to Finance The Gap

How to Calculate Value

College Factual calculates average total cost by multiplying net price by time to graduation. We then compare the average total cost to other schools of a similar quality to determine value. If the school is priced fairly based on the educational quality it receives a fair ranking. If it is underpriced it receives a good or excellent value.

Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.

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