Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $5,103 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $5,637 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $17,864 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $9,090 | State avg: $17,377. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 22.91% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 6.78% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does South Puget Sound Community College Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$5,637
Books and supplies
$942
Fees and remainder
$11,285
Sticker price
$17,864
Average net price
$9,090
Average aid coverage
49%
$8,774 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at South Puget Sound Community College pays approximately $9,090 per year after grants and aid. This is below the Washington average of $17,377 and below the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is South Puget Sound Community College?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Washington and national averages.
South Puget Sound Community College net price
$9,090
Washington average
$17,377
National average
$17,506
South Puget Sound Community College Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $5,637 and average net price at $9,090. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$5,637
Current net price
$9,090
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
Not available
Completion data is not reported for South Puget Sound Community College in the federal College Scorecard dataset.
10-Year Earnings
$45,039
Undergraduates
2,692
10-Year Median Earnings - South Puget Sound Community College vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
South Puget Sound Community College graduates earn about 1.0x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends South Puget Sound Community College?
Undergraduates
2,692
Completion rate
Not available
National comparison unavailable; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
22.91%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
6.78%
Below national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 22.91% of South Puget Sound Community College students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 6.78% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at South Puget Sound Community College
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use South Puget Sound Community College's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
South Puget Sound Community College lists Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus and Location
South Puget Sound Community College is listed at 2011 Mottman Rd SW, Olympia, WA 98512-6292. Accreditor: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
Compare Schools
Compare South Puget Sound Community College with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Puget Sound Community College | Not available | $5,637 | $9,090 | $45,039 |
| Golden Gate University-Seattle | Not available | Not available | Not available | $87,434 |
| DigiPen Institute of Technology | 68.02% | $37,400 | $42,033 | $79,878 |
| Gonzaga University | 75.96% | $53,500 | $36,371 | $78,892 |
| University of Washington-Bothell Campus | 91.77% | $41,913 | $10,898 | $78,466 |
Similar Schools in Olympia
This local cluster focuses on nearby Olympia schools, not national peers. Use it to compare local net price, acceptance rate and enrollment options around Olympia.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is South Puget Sound Community College's acceptance rate not listed?
Acceptance rate data is not reported for South Puget Sound Community College in the federal field used by this dataset. That usually means the value should be verified directly with the school before comparing admissions selectivity.
How much is South Puget Sound Community College tuition?
South Puget Sound Community College's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $5,637.
What is South Puget Sound Community College's average net price?
South Puget Sound Community College's average net price in the local dataset is $9,090.
What is South Puget Sound Community College's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $45,039 for South Puget Sound Community College.
Is South Puget Sound Community College accredited?
South Puget Sound Community College's accreditor in the local dataset is Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
How many students attend South Puget Sound Community College?
The local dataset lists 2,692 undergraduate students at South Puget Sound Community College.
What percentage of South Puget Sound Community College students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for South Puget Sound Community College in the local dataset is 22.91%.
What is the federal loan rate at South Puget Sound Community College?
The federal loan rate for South Puget Sound Community College in the local dataset is 6.78%.
Where should I verify South Puget Sound Community College data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with South Puget Sound Community College or the latest official federal education data.