University of Puget Sound

Tacoma, WA

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University of Puget Sound - Tacoma, WA

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Founded in 1888 by the United Methodist Church, the University of Puget Sound is the only independent national undergraduate liberal arts college in western Washington. With a selection of academic programs in over 50 fields of study, Puget Sound maintains a strong commitment to teaching excellence, scholarly engagement, and fruitful student-faculty interaction.

Located in Tacoma’s residential North End neighborhood, the UPS campus is accessible to a wide variety of apartments, houses, and condos available for rent in New Tacoma, Hilltop, Stadium District, and Downtown Tacoma in addition to North End. UPS boasts convenience to the Sounder Commuter Rail, Tacoma Link Light Rail, and Seattle Central Link Light Rail as well as Interstates 5 and 705.

NCAA Division III Logger athletics, more than 100 student organizations, activities, Puget Sound Outdoors trips, theatrical performances, concerts, art exhibits, and civic engagement opportunities shape the campus experience at Puget Sound. Tacoma, known as the City of Destiny, is home to a mixture of low-key cafes, highbrow art museums, and laidback music venues. Outdoor activities are especially prevalent with access to Mount Rainier, rainforests, and the ocean. Downtown Seattle is less than an hour’s drive away as well.

Rent Trends

As of February 2025, the average apartment rent in Tacoma, WA is $1,254 for a studio, $1,459 for one bedroom, $1,755 for two bedrooms, and $2,134 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Tacoma has increased by 1.1% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 432 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,254/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 646 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,459/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 936 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,755/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,176 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,134/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

59

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

1

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

49

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Browns Point Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

434 Students

8
out of 10

James Sales Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

401 Students

8
out of 10

Jefferson Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

303 Students

8
out of 10

Downing Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

255 Students

8
out of 10

Clover Creek Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

630 Students

7
out of 10

Spanaway Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

720 Students

6
out of 10

Mason Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

659 Students

6
out of 10

Columbia Junior High School

Public

Grades 8-9

565 Students

6
out of 10

Meeker Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

586 Students

5
out of 10

Bryant Montessori Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

105 Students

5
out of 10

Science And Math Institute (SAMi)

Public

Grades 9-12

610 Students

8
out of 10

Stadium High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,571 Students

7
out of 10

Fife High School

Public

Grades 10-12

879 Students

7
out of 10
6
out of 10

Franklin-Pierce High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,141 Students

4
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Seymour Botanical Conservatory
  • Tacoma Nature Center
  • Children's Museum of Tacoma
  • Ruston Way Park
  • Foss Waterway Seaport

Airports

  • Seattle-Tacoma International

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