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Paying for Puget Sound

The sticker price is rarely what families pay. Here is what Puget Sound actually costs after aid, broken down by income, with the real numbers and a calculator for your situation.

Estimate your cost

An estimate from published averages, not an offer. Always run Puget Sound's official net price calculator and file the FAFSA/CSS Profile for your real number.

Average net price by family income

Under $30k$26,828/yr after aid
$30 to 48k$25,500/yr after aid
$48 to 75k$31,976/yr after aid
$75 to 110k$35,410/yr after aid
$110k+$42,141/yr after aid

The full cost

Sticker (cost of attendance)$83,940
Tuition & fees$62,898
Room & board$15,040
Average net price$39,011
Students on aid99%
Financial needDoes not meet full need for everyone
International studentsLimited aid for international students, mostly merit

Puget Sound cost & aid FAQ

How much does Puget Sound cost after financial aid?

The average family pays about $39,011 per year at Puget Sound after grants and scholarships, against a sticker price of $83,940. Use the calculator to estimate your own net price by family income.

What does Puget Sound cost by family income?

At Puget Sound, the average total net price (tuition, room, board and fees, after aid) is about $26,828 per year for families earning under $30,000 and about $42,141 for families earning over $110,000. Net price rises with income because most aid is need-based.

Does Puget Sound give financial aid to international students?

Limited aid for international students, mostly merit. International applicants should confirm aid policies directly with Puget Sound's financial aid office.

Does Puget Sound meet full financial need?

Does not meet full need for everyone. Meeting need means the school aims to cover the gap between its cost and what your family can pay, as determined by the FAFSA and CSS Profile.

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