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South Puget Sound Community College

Olympia, WA·Public·2,692 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and students who prefer a mid-size campus. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 2,692 students.

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2,692
Students
$9,090
Net Price
N/A
Grad Rate
$34,400
Earnings
10 yr
$6,334
Debt

About This School

South Puget Sound Community College is a public institution located in Olympia, Washington with approximately 2,692 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $9,090 per year. Typical graduates earn $34,400 within 10 years of enrollment.

South Puget Sound Community College is a public community college in southwest Olympia, Washington. The college contains 125 acres (0.51 km2) and is serving about 5,300 full and part-time students as of the fall 2020 quarter.

Worth considering if you're looking for an affordable path into the workforce — at just $9,090/year net cost and a median graduation debt of only $6,334, the financial risk is genuinely low. That said, the median earnings of $34,400 a decade after enrollment are modest, so this school makes the most sense as a launching pad for a bachelor's degree transfer or a targeted vocational program rather than a standalone credential.

Founded
1962
Setting
Small city

Popular Programs

Business & Marketing10%
Health Professions8%
Education7%
Computer Science4%
Physical Sciences3%
Biological Sciences3%
Visual & Performing Arts0%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$5,103
Out-of-State Tuition
$5,637
Avg Net Price
$9,090
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants23%
Median debt at graduation$6,334

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
N/A
within 6 years
Retention Rate
N/A
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$34,400
after enrollment
Median Debt
$6,334
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$6,334
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$28,500
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$34,400
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 5.4x

Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White48%
Black4%
Hispanic/Latino18%
Asian7%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2,692 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

South Puget Sound Community College

2011 Mottman Rd SW

Olympia, WA 98512-6292

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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