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South Puget Sound Community College

#2268 in US ranking Olympia, WA
Type:
Public
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$28,208
Tuition & fees
$5,415
Avg. aid
$6,830
Receiving aid
67%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
44%
Median salary
$41,331
1 yr after graduation

What are the popular events and traditions at South Puget Sound Community College?

Arts programming is a documented part of SPSCC's public campus life. The Kenneth J. Minnaert Center for the Arts hosts performances, while exhibitions offer opportunities to see student and other artwork.

These events connect coursework and creative practice with audiences beyond a single class. Dates and participation arrangements vary, so an interested student should check the current performing-arts and gallery calendars rather than assume an event occurs in the same term every year.

What are the student housing and dining options at South Puget Sound Community College?

SPSCC is a commuter college rather than a residential campus with a standard first-year housing pathway. Students planning to move to the Olympia area should arrange their own off-campus housing and include its actual rent, utilities, and transportation costs in their budgets.

Food options should likewise be planned around the location and hours of a student's classes. Campus dining availability can vary by site and term; there is no reason to assume a residence-hall meal plan is part of attendance. A student with a long day on campus should check current food-service hours and nearby alternatives before classes begin.

South Puget Sound Community College Campus Life

College owned housing available

No

Co-ed housing

No

Freshmen can park on campus

No

Highspeed speed internet

No

South Puget Sound Community College Campus at a Glance

Student-to-faculty ratio
22:1
Campus size
102 acres

South Puget Sound Community College Library Services and Resources

Number of libraries on campus

0

Reservable study rooms in library

No

24h access

No

Physical facilities

Yes

Access to digital/electronic resources

Yes

Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials

Yes

Established library hours

Yes

Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions

Yes

South Puget Sound Community College Computer Labs Access

  • 24h access
  • Help desk

South Puget Sound Community College Location & Map

Data last updated on November 2, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.