University of Puget Sound's published cost of attendance is $78,378. Net price by income band reveals how financial aid reshapes that figure: low-income families pay approximately $23,643, middle-income families pay around $31,649, and higher-income families pay approximately $45,456.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $78,378 |
| Tuition and Fees | $62,898 |
| Room and Board | $16,498 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$39,984 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $38,394 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $23,643 |
| $30–48k | $23,133 |
| $48–75k | $31,649 |
| $75–110k | $34,870 |
| $110k+ | $45,456 |
University of Puget Sound's published cost of attendance is $78,378. Net price by income band reveals how financial aid reshapes that figure: low-income families pay approximately $23,643, middle-income families pay around $31,649, and higher-income families pay approximately $45,456. Azimuth ranks University of Puget Sound #1367 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. University of Puget Sound's aid structure combines need-based and merit components. The institution participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs. Families apply using the FAFSA and CSS Profile. The gap between published sticker price and actual net price reflects the institution's commitment to need-based aid, though the spread across income bands shows how aid intensity varies by family financial circumstances. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $25,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $52,058; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $59,684, median federal debt of $25,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $282 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
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How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of University of Puget Sound earn median 4-year earnings of $59,684, placing University of Puget Sound in the 45.0 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $17,477 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing University of Puget Sound in the 7.8 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks University of Puget Sound #1216 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects University of Puget Sound's strength in Social Sciences. Business Administration is the largest program with 62 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $77,585, at 1.1x the national benchmark for the field. The Political Science program graduates 53 students earning $52,278, while Psychology, General with 41 graduates reaches $61,919. Communication and Media Studies and Computer Science round out the top programs, with 29 and 26 graduates respectively earning $61,904 and $98,696. This program mix, anchored in Social Sciences, supports consistent outcomes across University of Puget Sound's undergraduate portfolio.
