- 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
South Puget Sound Community College serves 4,215 students (57% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the state community college average of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 90%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Enrollment: 4,215 students
- In-state tuition: $4,321
- Out-state tuition: $9,556
- Acceptance Rate: 99%
- Student:teacher ratio: 12:1
- Minority enrollment: 87%
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
The teacher population of 366 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
South Puget Sound Community College
(WA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Four or more years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
366 staff
353 staff
Number of Programs Offered
67
28
Student Body
The student population of South Puget Sound Community College has declined by 15% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has decreased from 14:1 over five years.
The South Puget Sound Community College diversity score of 0.68 is less than the state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has grown by 5% over five years.
Total Enrollment
4,215 students
3,720 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
# Full-Time Students
2,422 students
1,814 students
# Part-Time Students
1,793 students
1,906 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
430 students
384 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
2,422 students
1,814 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
11 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,793 students
1,906 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
140 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
6%
8%
% Asian
3%
5%
% Hispanic
1%
1%
% Black
12%
15%
% White
13%
10%
% Hawaiian
52%
46%
% Two or more races
11%
11%
% Non Resident races
n/a
n/a
% Unknown races
2%
4%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.73
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.437%
0.6947%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.3575%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$34,500
$36,400
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $4,321 is more than the state average of $4,105. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $9,556 is more than the state average of $7,359. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,321
$4,105
Out-State Tuition Fees
$9,556
$7,359
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
51%
58%
Median Debt for Graduates
$11,000
$11,794
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,424
$6,292
Acceptance Rate
99%
100%
Sports
Total Sports Offered
4 sports
Sports
Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Volleyball
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
9 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Active Minds, ARS Nova, Creative Writing Club, Film Society, Gaming Club, Mad Hatters, Rainbow Spectrum, Tomodachi Circle, Veteran Club
Active Minds, ARS Nova, Creative Writing Club, Film Society, Gaming Club, Mad Hatters, Rainbow Spectrum, Tomodachi Circle, Veteran Club
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
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 the acceptance rate of South Puget Sound Community College?
The acceptance rate of South Puget Sound Community College is 99%, which is lower than the state average of 100%.
What sports does South Puget Sound Community College offer?
South Puget Sound Community College offers 4 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Golf, Soccer and Volleyball.
School Calendar
View the South Puget Sound Community College yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
First Day of WAOL (Washington Online) Classes & WAOL Registration Ends
September 19, 2024 (Thursday)
First Day of WAOL (Washington Online) Classes & WAOL Registration Ends
September 19, 2024 (Thursday)
First Day of SPSCC, Hybrid and OL (SPSCC Online) Classes
September 23, 2024 (Monday)
First Day of SPSCC, Hybrid and OL (SPSCC Online) Classes
September 23, 2024 (Monday)
WAOL CLASSES ONLY - Last Day for 100% Refund for Drop Classes
September 26, 2024 (Thursday)
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