South Puget Sound Community College is a public 2-year college in Olympia, Washington with 3,075 undergraduates. It has open admission, costs an average of $18,745 a year after grants and graduates 44% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
South Puget Sound Community College acceptance rate and admissions
South Puget Sound Community College has open admission: it admits students with a high school diploma or equivalent. Some programs, such as nursing or other health fields, can have their own entry requirements.
South Puget Sound Community College tuition, cost and net price
| Tuition and fees, in-state (2025-26) | $5,415 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state (2025-26) | $6,000 |
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $28,208 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $18,745 |
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $18,745 a year after grants and scholarships, $9,463 less than the full cost of attendance. This figure covers in-state students.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students paying in-state tuition, by family income (2024-25):
Your own price depends on your family's full situation. Run South Puget Sound Community College's net price calculator for a personal estimate, or make a "what it costs us" card.
South Puget Sound Community College graduation rate, earnings and debt
- 44% of first-time, full-time students finished within three years (students who started in 2022).
- Former students earned a median of $48,158 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $12,000 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
Debt compared
Median debt is 25% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
Trade and career programs at South Puget Sound Community College
Certificate and associate programs in the trades we track. One-year earnings are for graduates of 2020-21 and 2021-22, four-year earnings for graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, both in 2024 dollars.
| Program | Credential | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Welding | Certificate | 81 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Medical assistant | Associate degree | 20 | $43,152 | $40,895 | n/a |
| Dental assisting and hygiene | Certificate | 14 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Medical billing and coding | Certificate | 14 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Welding | Associate degree | 11 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Auto and diesel mechanic | Certificate | 10 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Culinary arts | Certificate | 9 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Medical billing and coding | Associate degree | 6 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Paralegal | Certificate | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Auto and diesel mechanic | Associate degree | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Dental assisting and hygiene | Associate degree | 4 | $43,161 | $36,237 | n/a |
| Culinary arts | Associate degree | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Paralegal | Associate degree | 1 | n/a | $45,368 | n/a |
Students and location
- 3,075 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
- 61% women, 40% men
- 17 students for every faculty member
- Setting: small city
- Accredited by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
Frequently asked questions
Is it hard to get into South Puget Sound Community College?
No. South Puget Sound Community College has open admission for students with a high school diploma or equivalent. Some programs may have extra requirements.
How much does South Puget Sound Community College cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $5,415 for in-state students and $6,000 for out-of-state students. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $18,745 a year in 2024-25.
What is the graduation rate at South Puget Sound Community College?
44% of first-time, full-time students finished within three years.
How much do South Puget Sound Community College graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $48,158 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.