South Puget Sound Community College

Type	2 year, Public
Campus locale	City: Small
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Quarter

Student body size	Small
Student to faculty ratio	13 to 1
Students retention rate	63%
On-time graduation rate	44%

Located in Olympia, Washington, South Puget Sound Community College is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. South Puget Sound Community College operates on a quarter-based calendar system, dividing the academic year into four terms.

One of the notable aspects of South Puget Sound Community College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

South Puget Sound Community College is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 13-to-1, South Puget Sound Community College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at South Puget Sound Community College is reported to be 44%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Washington state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 41% whereas the national average was 35%.

The student retention rate of 63% at South Puget Sound Community College suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.

Accredited by: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$4,795

Cost of attendance at South Puget Sound Community College in 2022 for students from Washington.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Washington's average	$5,771
National average	$4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$10,428

Cost of attendance at South Puget Sound Community College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Washington's average	$11,857
National average	$8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 49 of freshman students at South Puget Sound Community College received on average $5,586 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,586

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	133	32%	$4,184	$556,508
Other Federal Grant	171	41%	$3,932	$672,424
State Grant/Scholarships	152	36%	$2,679	$407,173
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	38	9%	$1,578	$59,977
Total Grant & Scholarships	204	49%	$5,586	$1,139,574

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of South Puget Sound Community College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of South Puget Sound Community College students is 43.7%. Female students graduated at a rate of 44.6%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 42.6%.

43.7%

asian 57.7% 15 students
African American 26.3% 5 students
white 46.6% 122 students
unknown 65.6% 21 students
hispanic 26.2% 17 students
Mixed Race 37.7% 23 students

Service Offerings

South Puget Sound Community College provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

South Puget Sound Community College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational
Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent
High school education

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training

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