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University of Puget Sound Tuition and Fees

There is a private university in Tacoma, Washington called University of Puget Sound. Around 59% of the students are females and 41% are males. Notably, University of Puget Sound is also home to an ethnically diverse student population. At UPS around 68% are white, 10% belong to Hispanic ethnicity, and 10% belong to two or more races. Moreover, around 99% of the students are 24 and under. The college has produced several achievers in its many years of existence and some of the notable alumni

$49,510

Tuition

$65,616

Cost of Attendance

$39,990

Net Price

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University of Puget Sound Tuition and Fees

University of Puget Sound is known for offering a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs in a variety of streams, providing excellent training to students. Compared to the tuition fees charged at most institutions, the expense of education at UPS is quite high. As per the 2020 - 2021 official information, the average cost for the undergraduate courses offered at the university adds up to about $51,740, which includes the total tuition fees and other expenses. The housing facilities, books and supplies, and other expenses cost $13,000, $1,000, and $2,406, respectively.

Total Cost of Attendance

Student type	In-state	Out-State
Tuition & Fees	$49,776	$49,776
Book & Supplies	$1,000	$1,000
Room & Board cost	$12,540	$12,540
Other Expenses	$2,300	$2,300
Total Cost of Attendance	$65,616	$65,616

As for the cost of attending the university, students should understand that the tuition forms only a portion of the expenses that are involved in the overall cost of attendance. They must plan for several other expenses that accompany the cost of attendance such as lodging, dining, textbooks, supplies, and the cost of living, among others. What's more, at University of Puget Sound, the total tuition and fees for the enrolled students come out to be around $51,740 in a year. Apart from that, they should also pay an average amount of $1,000 toward books and supplies, $13,000 for room and boarding charges, and $2,406 toward other expenses in a year. Hence, based on this information, the overall cost of attending the university adds up to around $68,146 per year.

Average Net Price by Family Income

Net Price

$39,990

Family Income

Avg. Net Price

$0 to $30,000

$27,685

$30,001 to $48,000

$26,537

$48,001 to $75,000

$34,197

$75,001 to $110,000

$36,207

$110,000+

$41,693

The net cost of attending University of Puget Sound – the actual amount that students and their families are required to pay in a given year – varies depending on the candidate's annual family income. Usually, the individuals who have a higher family income will be required to pay a higher net amount, too. While the actual net cost is subject to one’s family income bracket, the average net price is estimated to be $39,011 at UPS. The net price for students with an annual family income below $30,000 is reported to be around $26,828. For the individuals who come under the $30,001-$48,000 income category, the net cost is $25,500. The amount stands at $31,976 for an annual income between $48,001 and $75,000, $35,410 for the $75,001-$110,000 income bracket, and $42,141 for a family income above $110,000.

Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

Student type	In-state	Out-State
Tuition & Fees	$49,776	$49,776
Room & Board Cost	$12,540	$12,540
Total Tuition & Fees	$62,316	$62,316

At University of Puget Sound, the estimated tuition and fees for candidates who have enrolled in undergraduate programs are $51,740 per year. Moreover, the applicants must also pay an amount of $13,000 towards room and boarding charges. In view of this information, the estimated total cost for undergraduate students at UPS adds up to $68,146.

Graduate Tuition and Fees

	In-state	Out-State
Tuition	$32,620	$32,620
Fees	N/A	N/A

Now, coming to the tuition and fees charged for students seeking to pursue postgraduate courses at UPS, the amount totals around $35,800. Notably, no graduation fee is collected from the students at University of Puget Sound.

Cost Per Credit Hour

Degree	Year	Cost per Credit hour
Graduate	2018 - 2019	$1,165
Undergraduate	2018 - 2019	$1,563

The graduate and undergraduate courses have a varying cost per credit hour – which is the total program cost divided by the total number of credit hours of the program – that the student has to pay to attend UPS. The 2019-2020 fee structure places the cost per credit hour for graduate courses at $596 and the undergraduate cost per credit hour at $398.

Campus Housing Expenses

Housing & other expenses	On Campus	Off Campus
Room & Board	$12,540	$12,540
Other Expense	$2,300	$2,300
Book & Supplies	$1,000	$1,000

Moving on to the housing and related expenses at University of Puget Sound, these charges are the same irrespective of whether the candidate decides to stay on-campus or off-campus. The students will be required to pay $15,406 per year for the same. Besides, the room and boarding charges for the students come to around $13,000 per year. On the other hand, the charges toward books and supplies come to around $1,000. Furthermore, the other expenses that the students should plan for come to around $2,406.

Campus Housing Expenses

Housing & Other Expenses

Room & Boards

On Campus

$12,540

Off Campus

$12,540

Housing & Other Expenses

Other Expenses

On Campus

$2,300

Off Campus

$2,300

Housing & Other Expenses

Book & Supplies

On Campus

$1,000

Off Campus

$1,000

Projected Price for a 4 year degree

As per official data, the current projected cost for a four-year bachelor's degree, along with the living expenses, at the university is estimated to be around $343,263. In contrast, the total expenses for undergraduate students amounted to $39,011 in 2018-2019, $39,990 in 2017-2018, and $40,065 in 2016-2017.

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