University of Puget Sound
- Private
- Liberal arts college
University of Puget Sound: international tuition 67,550 USD per year, one-year total cost 90,766 USD, acceptance rate 72.3%. Merit scholarships are open to international students. Need-based aid is not. Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 80, Duolingo 105.
First-year international students are automatically considered for merit scholarships and can apply for the Lillis/Matelich full rides, but need-based aid is not available to non-immigrant visa holders. CSS Profile is not accepted.
Getting in. The school admits 72.4% of applicants (3,411 of 4,711). Admitted students scored around Reading and Writing 610–710, Math 560–670, ACT 27–31. The SAT and ACT are optional: a score counts if you send one, and you can still apply without it. For English, the school asks for IELTS 6.5+, TOEFL iBT 80+ or Duolingo 105+.
Cost for a year. One year comes to 90,766 USD, before any scholarship. 3 scholarships are confirmed for international students, but nothing is taken off yet because the amount of each one is not clear. According to the Common Data Set 2025-2026, 7 international students got financial aid, 42,787 USD each on average.
Deadline and visa. The application deadline is 1/11. You apply through Common Application. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 12/10/2026Cost checked 10/10/2026
What is the tuition at University of Puget Sound?
International tuition is 67,550 USD per year. The total cost for one year is 90,766 USD.
Does University of Puget Sound offer scholarships for international students?
Merit scholarships are open to international students. Need-based aid is not. First-year international students are automatically considered for merit scholarships and can apply for the Lillis/Matelich full rides, but need-based aid is not available to non-immigrant visa holders. CSS Profile is not accepted.
What English scores does University of Puget Sound require?
Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 80, Duolingo 105.
What is the acceptance rate at University of Puget Sound?
The acceptance rate is 72.3%.
- Pay in fullYesPay in fullOnce admitted you can enrol straight away — no scholarship decision to wait for.Your family covers all tuition and living costs for every year of the degree.You will need: your application and proof that your family can pay — the school needs it to issue your visa documents.
- Aid with the offerYesAid with the offerThe school decides aid while reviewing your application, so any need-based or merit award arrives with the offer.If you are admitted, the offer comes with aid: the school either sets what your family pays based on finances, or takes a merit scholarship off the tuition.You will need: no separate scholarship essay — the school considers you for merit aid from your application.
- Apply separately for scholarshipsUnclearApply separately for scholarshipsOn top of the admission application, you send a separate scholarship application or get nominated.The pages we read mention no scholarship with its own application. Not seeing one does not mean there is none — ask the school.
For Vietnamese students
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Tuition and cost for a year
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What a year costs
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Scholarships and aid for international students
- Is merit considered automatically with the application?YesThe FAQ says international students are automatically considered for merit scholarships when applying, with no separate application.
- Is admission need-blind for international applicants?UnclearThe pages do not say whether admission decisions ignore international applicants' ability to pay; they only require a finances verification form.
- Is the CSS Profile or a school aid form required?NoThe school says it does not accept the CSS Profile or the International Student Financial Aid Application; only the International Verification of Finances form is needed, which is not an aid application.
Scholarships at this school
International Student ScholarshipMeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page2,000 USD/year≈ ₫52.2M
Listed under automatic consideration on the first-year international students page.
Merit-based scholarships (automatic consideration)MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page31,000 USD/year≈ ₫808M
The FAQ explicitly says merit scholarships are available to international students and are considered automatically, hence Yes. The maximum amount differs between pages ($31,000 vs $45,000).
- Renewable in later years
Merit-based scholarships (automatic)MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page45,000 USD/year≈ ₫1.17B
The FAQ explicitly states merit scholarships are available to international students; the two pages list different maximums ($31,000 vs $45,000).
- Renewable in later years
Lillis & Matelich ScholarshipsIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.Full ride / hybridFull ride / hybridFull-ride or combined criteria (achievement and need); usually very competitive.Separate application requiredSchool page
- Renewable in later years
- Lillis Foundation and Matelich ScholarshipsIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.Full ride / hybridFull ride / hybridFull-ride or combined criteria (achievement and need); usually very competitive.Separate application requiredSchool page
Talent-based Scholarships (Music, Theatre, Art & Art History, Forensics)Intl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.TalentTalentFor talent in arts, music or athletics, judged by portfolio, audition or tryout.Separate application requiredSchool page
Listed on the international students page, but no sentence explicitly confirms citizenship eligibility.
U.S. student figures2025–26Financial aid for all first-year studentsMostly U.S. students, who also get U.S. government aid that international students cannot apply for. A picture of the school's overall aid, not what you would receive.
Admission requirements
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SAT / ACT of enrolled students
English
Application requirements
- High-school transcriptRequired
- Counselor recommendationRequired
- EssaysRequired
- Proof of fundsRequired
- Teacher recommendationiThe general first-year page also requires a teacher evaluation; the international page lists only the counselor recommendation.Required
- SATACTOptional
- InterviewiInterviews are listed as optional; international applicants are encouraged to interview via InitialView or Vericant.Optional
- English proficiencyiEnglish proficiency scores (TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo) are required if the primary language of instruction is not English.Required
How to apply
Minimum English scores vs other schools
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Compared with 454 United States schools admitting 70%+ that publish it in Duckling's data.
DeadlinesFall 2026
- First-year Early Decision application deadline (ED)Applicationin17days
- First-year Early Action application deadline (EA)Application+17 days
What the school weighs in admission
- Rigor of secondary school recordVery important
- GPAVery important
- Application essayVery important
- Character / personal qualitiesVery important
- RecommendationsImportant
- Extracurricular activitiesImportant
- Talent / abilityImportant
- Alumni relationImportant
- Volunteer workImportant
- Work experienceImportant
- Class rankConsidered
- SATACTConsidered
- InterviewConsidered
- First generationConsidered
- Level of applicant's interestConsidered
- Geographical residenceNot considered
- State residencyNot considered
- Religious affiliationNot considered
Admission odds in numbers
Early rounds & waitlist
AP credit by subject
Lowest score that earns credit or placement, as the college reported to College Board. This is not an admission requirement. One exam can have several rows: a higher score sometimes earns more credit. Policy page the college gave College Board
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Programs
* U.S. median for this field — the school publishes no figure of its own.
Outcomes
Staying in United States after graduation
OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.
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Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.
Updated 12/10/2026How Duckling sources data