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University of Puget Sound
1500 N. Warner Street
Tacoma, WA 98416
Official telephone: (253) 879-3100
Fax number: (253) 879-3500
Website: www.ups.edu
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| Screen last updated on: September 10, 2007 |
| Semester/term begin dates: |
in late August and mid-January. |
| Calendar system: |
semester system (two terms comprise academic year) |
| Month(s) in which new student orientation is held: |
Orientation for new students held in August and September. |
| Number and length of summer sessions: |
Two summer sessions of six weeks each. |
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| Majors with the highest enrollment: |
business administration, English, biology |
| Majors with the lowest enrollment: |
computer science, business, geology |
| Average freshman GPA: |
3.01 on a 4.0 scale |
| Percent of full-time freshman students who returned for sophomore year: |
83% |
| Student:Faculty ratio: |
12:1 |
| Total faculty: |
152 men, 131 women, 283 total |
| Full-time faculty: |
123 men, 100 women, 223 total |
| Part-time faculty: |
15 men, 36 women, 51 total |
| Graduation rate: |
74% within six years |
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| General education/core curriculum is required: |
yes |
| Minor requirements: |
not required for graduation |
| Physical education is required: |
no |
| There are religious requirements for graduation: |
no |
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| Special programs offered: |
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student-designed majors, double majors, dual degrees, independent study, honors program, Phi Beta Kappa, pass/fail grading option, internships |
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| Minors and other miscellaneous programs offered: |
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Minors offered in african american studies, art, asian studies, biology, business, chemistry, classics, communication studies, comparative sociology, computer science, economics, English, environmental studies, exercise science, foreign language, gender studies, geology, history, honors, humanities, Latin american studies, mathematics, music, philosophy, physics, politics and government, religion, science, technology, society, and theatre arts. |
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| Preprofessional programs offered: |
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pre-law, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-pharmacy, pre-dentistry, pre-optometry |
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| Education certifications: |
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elementary, middle/junior high, secondary |
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| Cooperative education programs: |
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agriculture, art, business, computer science, education, engineering, health professions, humanities, natural science, social/behavioral science |
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| Graduate schools/programs are offered: |
yes |
| Qualified undergraduates may take graduate-level classes: |
no |
| Study abroad opportunities: |
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Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belize, Botswana, Brazil, Cameroon, Chile, China, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, Denmark, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, France, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Guatemala, Hungary, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Madagascar, Mexico, Morocco, Namibia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Oman, Peru, Russia, Rwanda, Samoa, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Tanzania, Turks and Caicos Islands, Uganda, United Kingdom, Vietnam |
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| Other special or unique academic programs: |
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Pacific Rim/Asia Study-Travel Program, Honors, Humanities Program, Social Justice Residence Program |
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| Army ROTC: |
offered off-campus Pacific Lutheran University |
| Navy ROTC: |
not offered |
| Air Force ROTC: |
not offered |
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Bachelor's Degrees
- Art
- Biochemistry
- Biology
- Business
- Chemistry
- Classics
- Communication Studies
- Comparative Sociology
- Computer Science
- Computer Science/Business
- Economics
- Engineering Double Major
- English
- Exercise Science
- Foreign Language/International Affairs
- French
- German
- Health Care Administration
- History
- Interdisciplinary Major
- International Political Economy
- Mathematics
- Molecular/Cellular Biology
- Music Education
- Music Performance
- Natural Sciences
- Paralegal
- Paralegal Studies
- Philosophy
- Physics
- Politics/Government
- Psychology
- Religion
- Renewable Resources
- Science/Technology/Society
- Theatre Arts
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| Credit placement options: |
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- placement for CEEB Advanced Placement (scores of 3 or higher)
- placement for international baccalaureate
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