University of Puget Sound |
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University of Puget Sound
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1500 N Warner
Tacoma, WA 98416 |
General information
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(253) 879-3100
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| Type of institution: |
Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above |
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| Federal Aid: |
Institution has a Program Participation Agreement with the US Department of Education for eligible students to receive Pell Grants and other federal aid.
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| Degrees offered: |
Bachelor degrees, Masters degrees |
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| Carnegie classification: |
Baccalaureate Colleges--Arts & Sciences |
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| Number of students: |
2,772 (2007)
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| 2009-2008 Undergraduate application fee: | $ 40 |
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| About this School |
| The University of Puget Sound (UPS) is a private liberal arts college which is located in the North End of Tacoma, Washington, in the United States.
It offers bachelor of arts, bachelor of science, bachelor of music, master of arts in teaching, master of education, master of occupational therapy, and doctor of physical therapy degrees. As of 2006, it has an undergraduate enrollment of 2,576 and a graduate enrollment of 209.
In the 1980s the university was widely known for its freewheeling social life, but throughout the 1990s, the focus increasingly shifted to academics. Now Puget Sound is a nationally ranked institution enjoying top academic marks from third party evaluators and college guides. In 2006, US News ranked it 81st in a list of top liberal arts colleges in the United States. The college radio station, KUPS, was ranked the 12th best college station in the country by the Princeton Review.
For thirty years, UPS has held a unique one-year study abroad program known as the Pacific Rim/Asia Study-Travel Program on a three-year rotation.
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| History |
The University of Puget Sound was founded by the Methodist Episcopal Church in 1888 in downtown Tacoma. The character of the school changed dramatically during the presidency of Edward H. Todd (1913-1942), who brought financial and academic stability. During his tenure, the campus moved in 1923 to its current location in the residential North End of Tacoma, with 5 buildings, setting a stylistic tone for the institution.
President Franklin S. Thompson (1942-1973) led a massive physical and institutional expansion: during this era all of the university's buildings save three were constructed. Phillip H. Phibbs presided from 1973 to 1992 and endeavored to change the tone of Puget Sound. In 1980, the university divested its attachment with the Methodist Church, and an independent board of trustees assumed full fiscal responsibility of the University. Also during this time, the university began to focus on undergraduate educational excellence, phasing out all off-campus programs except the law school, and most graduate programs. During this time the library collections were broadened and the faculty greatly expanded.
With the advent of President Susan R. Pierce (1992-2003), the law school was promptly sold to Seattle University, in a move that was calculated to focus the University's resources on its undergraduate campus, but angered many alumni. Also during her tenure, the Collins Memorial Library was renovated, and Wyatt Hall was constructed to house the growing class and office space needs of the Humanities. Trimble Residence Hall was also constructed, bringing on-campus student residency to 65%. Puget Sound's newest President is Ronald R. Thomas, affectionately called "Ron Thom" by many students, a scholar of Victorian Literature, and the former vice-President of Trinity College.
Currently the campus is undergoing a renovation of Thompson Hall [http://www.ups.edu/x2234.xml], home of sciences studies. The two year plan includes the construction of a new wing (to be called Harned Hall) on the northern side against Union Avenue, with extensive renovations to the current wings and courtyard to allow for upgraded labs and facilities. The hall is scheduled to be open for the fall semester of the 2006-2007 school year.
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| Academic year prices for full-time, first-time undergraduate students |
| Tuition and Fees | 2009-2008 | 2008-2007 | 2007-2006 |
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| In-State | $ 33,975 | $ 31,895 | $ 30,060 |
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| Out of State | $ 33,975 | $ 31,895 | $ 30,060 |
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| Books and Supplies | $ 1,000 | $ 1,000 | $ 800 |
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| On-Campus |
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| Room and board | $ 8,760 | $ 8,265 | $ 7,670 |
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| Other Expenses | $ 2,300 | $ 2,300 | $ 2,300 |
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| Off Campus |
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| Room and board | $ 8,760 | $ 8,265 | $ 7,670 |
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| Other Expenses | $ 2,300 | $ 2,300 | $ 2,300 |
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| Off Campus w/ family |
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| Other Expenses | $ 5,800 | $ 5,604 | $ 5,376 |
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Financial aid 2006-2007
Financial aid to full-time, first-time undergraduate students
| Type of Aid | Percentage of students receiving aid | Average amount of aid they received |
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| Federal Grants (scholarship/fellowship) |
17% |
$ 4,376 |
| State/Local grants (scholarship/fellowship) |
5% |
$ 5,031 |
| Institutional grants (scholarship/fellowship) |
83% |
$ 12,893 |
| Loans to students |
57% |
$ 4,728 |
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Asian Studies + Civilization | |
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Biological and Physical Sciences | |
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Biology + Biological Sciences, General | |
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Business Administration and Management, General | |
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Chemistry, General | |
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Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | |
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Communication Studies + Speech Communication and Rhetoric | |
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Computer Science | |
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Drama and Dramatics + Theatre Arts, General | |
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Economics, General | |
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Economics, Other | |
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English Language and Literature, General | |
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Foreign Languages and Literatures, General | |
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French Language and Literature | |
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Geology + Earth Science, General | |
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German Language and Literature | |
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History, General | |
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Kinesiology and Exercise Science | |
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Management Information Systems, General | |
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Mathematics, General | |
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Multi- + Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | |
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Music Management and Merchandising | |
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Music Performance, General | |
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Bachelor degree
Music Teacher Education | |
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Music, General | |
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Bachelor degree
Philosophy | |
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Physics, General | |
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Political Science and Government, General | |
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Psychology, General | |
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Religion + Religious Studies | |
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Science, Technology and Society | |
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Bachelor degree
Sociology | |
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Bachelor degree
Spanish Language and Literature | |
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Masters degree
Counselor Education + School Counseling and Guidance Services | |
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Curriculum and Instruction | |
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Education, General | |
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Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision | |
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Occupational Therapy + Therapist | |
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Physical Therapy + Therapist | |
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