by our College Data Analytics TeamIs Puget Sound worth the money? College Factual’s value analysis weighs the quality of education against the cost. Here is the verdict.
Puget Sound is ranked #3,083 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of D. Within Washington, it ranks #62 of 65 for value.
Among the majors Puget Sound offers, these rank best for value nationally.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Sociology & Anthropology | #15 of 15 |
| Political and Social Sciences | #15 of 15 |
| Political Economy | #17 of 19 |
| American Government & Politics (United States) | #20 of 22 |
| Ceramic Arts & Ceramics | #23 of 27 |
| Printmaking | #26 of 33 |
| Painting | #31 of 40 |
| Biological & Physical Sciences | #33 of 35 |
| Biological & Physical Science | #33 of 35 |
| Bachelor's Degree | #33 of 35 |
Below is the detailed Puget Sound value breakdown: state and national value rankings, the real cost of a degree, and how the price stacks up against the aid most students receive.
University of Puget Sound is ranked #13 out of #68 in Washington for quality and #62 out of #65 for Washington value.
Do you qualify for in-state tuition? Check the Puget Sound financial aid page to be sure.
University of Puget Sound is ranked #3,083 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, University of Puget Sound is overpriced for the quality of education it provides.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Puget Sound costs about $38,794. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $155,175 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $78,367 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $38,394 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $38,794 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $155,175 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the Puget Sound net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
The price you actually pay depends on your circumstances — most students do not pay the full sticker price.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a Puget Sound degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $313,468 | — | — |
| All Students | $155,175 | #3,083 | D |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $153,576 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $313,468 | — | — |
| All Students | $155,175 | #62 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $153,576 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at Puget Sound shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $28,409 |
| $30K–$48K | $29,663 |
| $48K–$75K | $33,336 |
| $75K–$110K | $37,880 |
| Over $110K | $45,996 |
About 99% of Puget Sound undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $36,377 per year. Get more details on the Puget Sound financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual determines value by weighing a school’s average total cost against its educational quality, then comparing it to other schools in the same quality tier. See the Puget Sound net price page for the cost detail.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.