South Puget Sound Community College 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

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 Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at South Puget Sound Community College was $9,399. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at South Puget Sound Community College

South Puget Sound Community College net price calculator

$9,399

Below is the average net price of 2 year, public colleges in Washington and nationwide.

Washington's average	$9,196
National average	$8,115

Below is the net price of South Puget Sound Community College for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$9,399	$1,342 (17%)	$6,451	$7,517	$9,205	$12,421	$14,095
2021	$8,057	$1,006 (14%)	$6,111	$7,722	$9,078	$12,586	$12,991
2020	$7,051	$388 (6%)	$6,372	$5,612	$8,913	$11,616	$12,786
2019	$6,663	$825 (11%)	$5,654	$6,237	$9,256	$11,542	$12,624
2018	$7,488	$304 (4%)	$5,881	$8,012	$10,111	$11,330	$12,462
2017	$7,184	$1,944 (21%)	$5,779	$6,863	$8,626	$11,912	$12,823
2016	$9,128	$1,780 (24%)	$7,135	$8,385	$9,506	$13,172	$14,056
2015	$7,348	$23	$6,196	$7,569	$8,625	$12,586	$12,586
2014	$7,325	--	$6,118	$7,404	$9,035	$10,785	$12,214

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of South Puget Sound Community College's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$20,896	$685 (3%)	$4,795	$15,159	$942
2021	$20,211	$1,189 (6%)	$4,695	$14,586	$930
2020	$19,022	$589 (3%)	$4,592	$13,530	$900
2019	$18,433	$292 (2%)	$4,423	$13,140	$870
2018	$18,141	$449 (3%)	$4,401	$12,900	$840
2017	$17,692	$125	$4,104	$12,763	$825
2016	$17,817	$306 (2%)	$3,957	$12,810	$1,050
2015	$18,123	$45	$4,321	$12,772	$1,030
2014	$18,078	$627 (4%)	$4,470	$12,582	$1,026
2013	$17,451	--	$4,200	$12,251	$1,000

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: South Puget Sound Community College estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $942.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, South Puget Sound Community College estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: N/A

If living off-campus, with family: $3,273

If living off-campus, not with family: $3,885
How much is South Puget Sound Community College application fees?: South Puget Sound Community College does not have an application fee.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: South Puget Sound Community College offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

South Puget Sound Community College cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$116	Not Available
For out-of-state students	$299	Not Available

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by South Puget Sound Community College during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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