University of Puget Sound Demographics & Diversity Overview

34%
Minority Students
58%
Female Students
1%
International
36
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

University of Puget Sound has a diverse student body with 34% students of color and 1% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
66.3%(1,127)
Hispanic
11.6%(198)
African American
3.0%(51)
Asian
6.8%(116)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%(5)
Pacific Islander
0.6%(10)
Two or More Races
8.7%(148)
Unknown
2.7%(46)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color34%
Total Enrollment2,023
International Students1%

Cultural Engagement

University of Puget Sound offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

University of Puget Sound has a gender distribution of 58% female students and 42% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
42.5%(727)
Women
57.5%(985)

Gender Statistics

Men727

36% of total enrollment

Women985

49% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

University of Puget Sound serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 86% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 2% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
1.4%(24)
18-19
38.8%(665)
20-21
47.2%(808)
22-24
10.3%(177)
25+
2.2%(38)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
3.2%(10)
22-24
34.4%(107)
25+
62.4%(194)

Age Diversity Insights

86%

Traditional Age (18-21)

2%

Non-Traditional (25+)

15%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

University of Puget Sound attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 1% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 23% in-state residents, 76% out-of-state students, and 1% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
23.0%(93)
Out-of-State
75.8%(307)
International
1.2%(5)

Regional Representation

In-State93

23% of student body

Out-of-State307

76% of student body

International5

1% of student body

States Represented

36 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

34%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

58%

Female Students

Global Reach

1%

International

Age Diversity

2%

Non-Traditional Age