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South Puget Sound Community College

South Puget Sound Community College

Olympia, WA · City · 3,075 students
4
Year
Public
City
Medium (3k–10k)
Accredited by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
About

Nestled on a scenic, forested campus in Olympia, South Puget Sound Community College (SPSCC) is widely recognized for its seamless transfer pathways to four-year universities and its exceptional career-technical programs, particularly in Nursing, Cybersecurity, and Culinary Arts. What truly sets SPSCC apart is its highly unique Craft Brewing and Distilling program—one of the few in the nation to offer hands-on training in local industry facilities—alongside its consistent ranking among the country's top community colleges by the Aspen Institute. On campus, students enjoy a vibrant, supportive culture centered around a modern student union, active student government, and robust academic advising tailored to help both local commuters and international students succeed.


Wikipedia:South Puget Sound Community College is a public community college in southwest Olympia, Washington. The college contains 125 acres (0.51 km2) and is serving about 5,300 full and part-time students as of the fall 2020 quarter.

Location
Olympia, WA, 98512-6292 · City campus
Nearest airport from college
SEA · Seattle
41 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$17,888
Out-of-state COA
$18,449
Avg net price
$9,132
In-state tuition
$5,252
Out-of-state tuition
$5,813
Books & supplies
$900/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$7,757
$30–48k
$8,765
$48–75k
$9,655
$75–110k
$11,781
$110k+
$16,766
Admissions

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Essay Requirements

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
44%
Transfer-out rate
16%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
39%
Transferred
25%
Still enrolled
1%
Dropped out / unknown
35%
Median earnings (6yr)
$37,270
Median earnings (10yr)
$45,039
Median debt
$11,000
Monthly loan payment
$117
Debt range (25th–75th)
$3,125$10,893
Debt (90th percentile)
$17,965
Student Body
Men 40%Women 60%
17
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
22%
First-generation
43%
Median family income
$18,874
Independent students
67%
Veterans
2%
Avg age at entry
27.0
Part-time students
42%
Race & ethnicity
White
45%
Hispanic
17%
Black
5%
Asian
7%
Two or more
11%
Non-resident
2%
AI/AN
1%
NH/PI
1%
Unknown
13%
Institutional
Endowment
$15M
Undergraduate profile
Two-year, mixed part/full-time
Full-time faculty
92%
Avg faculty salary
$9,271/mo
Instructional spend/student
$10,755
Federal loan rate
5%

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