South Puget Sound Community College
South Puget Sound Community College is one of the eight public 2-year colleges in Washington. The campus is located in an urban area, in Olympia.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 4,951 students attend the school. Every year 38% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.South Puget Sound Community College's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $3,936, and fees were $465. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $9,354 and $465 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleSmall City |
| Number of Students4,951 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio17:1 |
| Is Admission OpenYes |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level2-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus Housing- |
| Retention Rate63% |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
|
Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities 06/01/1975 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 01/01/1987 - 08/01/2013 |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateCost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $105/credit | |
| In State Students | $105/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $282/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | - | |
| In State Students | - | |
| Out of State Students | - | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $4,725 | $4,725 | $12,690 |
| ADN | 70 | $7,350 | $7,350 | $19,740 |
| BSN | 125 | $13,125 | $13,125 | $35,250 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 51% of South Puget Sound Community College's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 33% | $3,994 |
| Other Federal Grant | 11% | $265 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 24% | $2,404 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 10% | $1,708 |
| Federal Student Loans | 10% | $4,946 |
| Private Loans | -- | -- |
$7,488
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$5,881 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$8,012 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$10,111 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$11,330 |
| Over $110,000$12,462 |
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Student Population
4,951
Undergrads
0
Graduates
2,895
Women
2,056
Men
58%
Full-time
42%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
|
White |
59% |
|
Two or more races |
12% |
|
Hispanic |
11% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
8% |
|
Asian |
5% |
|
Black/African American |
2% |
|
Non-resident alien |
2% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
1% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Washington state board of nursing.
