Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 005372
- Phone: (360) 416-7600
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
FINANCIAL AID RATE
53%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
15:1FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$5,490Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
School Map
South Puget Sound Community College
2405 E. College Way, Mount Vernon, WA
A community college located in Olympia in Washington, South Puget Sound Community college is a 125 acres school that serves around 7,000 students each year. The college is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities thereby ensuring that the quality of education taught in SPSCC meets beyond the standard.
South Puget Sound Community College has two campuses. The main campus in Olympia is surrounded with tranquil and lush woods which make it a perfect setting, conducive for learning while the Lacey Campus is located near residential areas providing access to local students.
There are a variety of academic programs in South Puget Sound Community and aside from the associate degrees and certificates, the school also teaches technical courses, non-credit programs, workshops and employee retraining courses. For this Academic Year (2013-2014), the tuition fee rates of South Puget Sound is $107 for enrollees living in Washington while out-of-district and out-of-country students have to pay $120 and $279 respectively.
South Puget Sound Community College offers transfer services to students who want to pursue a four-year bachelor’s course using their associate degrees. Fortunately, SPSCC is part of the Washington Transfer Curriculum thus students do not need to worry about their units not being credited by other schools.
Admission Requirements & Details
The admission details below may give an overview of the candidates South Puget Sound Community College accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The average "out of pocket" cost of attendance, after any grants and scholarships are considered, is around $6,700. To calculate a more personalized cost visit the net price calculator. The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Annual tuition estimates are:
- State Residents: $4,100-$5,000
- Out-of-State: $9,500-$11,350
- Charges for part-time students are:
- State Residents: $110-$130 per credit unit
- Nonresidents: $290-$350 per credit unit
Financial Aid Details
The table below breaks down the types of financial aid, the percent of students receiving aid, and average amount of aid per student per year.
| Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Any Financial Aid | 53% | - |
| Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 47% | $5,979 |
| Receiving Student Loans | 9% | $5,082 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and recent graduates, South Puget Sound Community College may provide services like:
- Online course work available
- Classes offered on nights and weekends
- Remedial courses
- Counseling assistance
- Student employment
- Employment search assistance
- Day care
Specialized Programs & Accreditations
- Dental Assistant Program
- * Accredited by the American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation (since 1967)
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by South Puget Sound Community College by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Agriculture Operations
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Biology (A)
Business and Marketing Studies
Computer and Information Sciences
Education
Engineering Technology
- CAD (A, C)
- Manufacturing Engineering Technician (A, C)
Health and Clinical Professions
Legal Professions and Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Liberal Arts (A)
Mechanic and Repair Technology
- Auto Mechanic (A, C)
Personal and Culinary Services
- Baking And Pastry (C)
- Culinary Arts (A, C)
Precision Production
- Welding (A, C)
Security and Protective Services
- Fire Science (A)
Social Sciences
Other Community Colleges
The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to South Puget Sound Community College.
- Pierce College District 11 in Olympia, WA (20 miles away)
- Clover Park Technical College in Vancouver, WA (23 miles away)
- Tacoma Community College in Longview, WA (25 miles away)
- Pierce College at Puyallup in Spokane, WA (32 miles away)
- Highline Community College in Toppenish, WA (39 miles away)
See a list of all the colleges and universities by clicking on one of the links below:
- See all colleges in Washington
- Find out what other community colleges are located in Washington
Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 005372
- Phone: (360) 416-7600
- School Homepage