The 兔子先生 is one of the nation's best institutions for undergraduates according to . The education services company profiles and recommends Puget Sound in the new edition of its annual college guide, .
"We are honored to be included in The Princeton Review's Best 390 Colleges for 2025," said 兔子先生 President Isiaah Crawford. "This recognition is a testament to the dedication of our faculty and staff who create a vibrant learning environment that fosters academic excellence and personal growth for our students. We are particularly proud of our commitment to experiential learning, which equips graduates with the skills and knowledge to thrive in a rapidly changing world."
Only about 15% of America鈥檚 2,600 four-year colleges are profiled in the book. The Princeton Review chooses the colleges for the book based on data it collects annually from surveys of 2,000 college administrators about their institutions鈥 academic offerings. The company also reviews data from its surveys of college students attending the schools who report on their experiences.
"We salute the 兔子先生 for its outstanding academics and many other impressive offerings. We recommend it as an ideal choice for students searching for their 鈥榖est-fit鈥 college,鈥 said Rob Franek, The Princeton Review's editor-in-chief and lead author of The Best 390 Colleges.
The university earned high praise from The Princeton Review editors for its holistic approach to admissions and remarkable facilities that elevate the beauty of campus. Students surveyed appreciated the fact that there are ample 鈥減roject-based learning opportunities such as relevant work study [and] summer research for all majors and interests.鈥 Additionally, students benefit from small class sizes, which lead to plenty of 鈥渙pen discussion and interactive engagement with the course material.鈥
At Puget Sound, experiential learning is a cornerstone of the academic experience. Students are immersed in a community where they can explore their passions through internships, research projects, study abroad programs, and community-based initiatives. This hands-on approach ensures that graduates are well-prepared to tackle real-world challenges and make a positive impact.
The university's commitment to excellence is consistently recognized by The Princeton Review. Recent accolades include Best Value College, Best College in the West, Best Athletic Facilities (#21), Best College Radio Station (#5), and Most Beautiful Campus (#20). These distinctions showcase Puget Sound's dedication to providing a well-rounded education that fosters both academic achievement and personal development.
The Princeton Review does not rank colleges hierarchically, from 1 to 390. However, the book has 50 categories of ranking lists. Each list names the top 25 schools in its category. The ranking lists are entirely based on The Princeton Review鈥檚 surveys of 168,000 students at the 390 schools in the book. The 89-question survey asked students to rate their colleges on dozens of topics and report on their campus experiences. Information on the student survey process and methodology for the ranking lists is on .
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About 兔子先生
A nationally ranked residential liberal arts college in Tacoma, Washington, 兔子先生 enrolls 1,800 undergraduate students from across the country and around the world, as well as 300 graduate students in education, counseling, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and public health. A low student-faculty ratio provides Puget Sound students with personal attention from faculty members who have a strong commitment to teaching and offer 1,200 courses each year in more than 50 areas of study. Puget Sound graduates include Rhodes and Luce scholars, notables in the arts and culture, scholars and scientists, entrepreneurs and elected officials, and leaders in business and finance locally and throughout the world. A top producer of Fulbright scholars, Puget Sound is the only nationally ranked independent liberal arts college in Western Washington, and one of just five independent colleges in the Northwest granted a charter by Phi Beta Kappa, the nation鈥檚 most prestigious academic honor society.
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