Review: University of Puget Sound in Tacoma, Washington

History. In 1888 the University of Puget Sound opened its doors to some 88 students to begin study under the guidance and direction of Methodist ministers and leadership. In a century's time anyone reviewing the University of Puget Sound , Tacoma Washington would immediately note two major changes. First the school is no longer a institution with less than 100 students. The University of Puget Sound, Tacoma Washington has grown by small increments, but today it is home to some 2,500 undergraduates. Secondly the University of Puget Sound, Tacoma Washington is no longer under the direct control of Methodist leaders but is operated under the direction of an independent board of directors. Today the school stands as one of the leading liberal arts schools in the Northwest .

Academics. Students who attend the University of Puget Sound, Tacoma, Washington today can qualify to receive a bachelor of science, bachelor of arts or bachelor of music degree . Even though the student body rounds out at about 2,500 students there are lots of rich academic choices to be made here and a full compliment of 40 majors programs. What adds to the overall quality of the academic program at the University of Puget Sound is the professorial presence.

The student to professor ratio at the University of Puget Sound is a top notch 11:1 allowing for small classes and plenty of faculty to student interaction and small group activities. The University of Puget Sound is not a research or graduate centered institution which means that the professors who teach here do so with a full concentration on their undergraduate commitment. This is not a school where students are taught by inexperienced or under-prepared graduate assistants. Here an education is provided by top of the line professors dedicated to working with students at the undergraduate level.