South Puget Sound Community College
- As a comprehensive, open door community college, South Puget Sound Community College is committed to providing quality educational opportunities to meet the intellectual, academic, vocational, career, personal, and developmental education needs of its students and members of the community.
School Highlights
Quick Stats (2023)
- Enrollment: 4,665 students
- In-state tuition: $4,321
- Out-state tuition: $9,556
- Student:teacher ratio: 13:1
- Minority enrollment: 41%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
South Puget Sound Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
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School Notes
- South Puget Sound Community College is a public two-year college. With more than 5,000 full-and part-time students, we are the largest college in the South Puget Sound area. Our main campus is nestled in a beautiful wooded area a few minutes away from the state capitol in Olympia, Washington. We also offer classes at our Hawks Prairie Center in Lacey and in Yelm. Founded in 1962 as Olympia Vocational Technical Institute Renamed Olympia Technical Community College in 1976 Mission expanded to become a fully comprehensive community college in 1980 Renamed South Puget Sound Community College in 1984 Established the Hawks Prairie Center in Lacey in 1995. The college offer occupational training for gaining the skills and knowledge you need for direct employment or career advancement in business and industry. Associate of Technical Arts degrees and/or certificates of completion are offered in a variety of areas. South Puget Sound Community College awards degrees of Associate of Arts, Associate Degree in Nursing, Associate of General Studies, and Associate of Technical Arts. Certificates are awarded for successful completion of vocational-technical programs. High school diplomas and the GED high school equivalency are also offered. The college is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. We offer college transfer, technical and enrichment courses.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does South Puget Sound Community College cost?
South Puget Sound Community College's tuition is approximately $4,321 for In-State students and $9,556 for Out-State students.
What is South Puget Sound Community College's ranking?
South Puget Sound Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Washington for: Highest completion rates.
School Calendar
View the South Puget Sound Community College yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
- Event Date
- Last Day to Withdraw and receive a "W" on the transcript March 03, 2023 (Friday)
- Last Day to Withdraw and receive a "W" on the transcript March 03, 2023 (Friday)
- Last Day of Instruction WOL Classes March 15, 2023 (Wednesday)
- Last Day of Instruction WOL Classes March 15, 2023 (Wednesday)
- Last Day of Instruction SPSCC, Hybrid and OL Classes March 20, 2023 (Monday)
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