by our College Data Analytics TeamFind out more about how South Puget Sound Community College ranks, how diverse it is, what majors it offers, and other essential facts below.
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South Puget Sound Community College was awarded 1 badge in the 2026 rankings.
South Puget Sound Community College is ranked #1,621 out of 3,449 schools in the nation for overall quality on College Factual’s 2026 Best Colleges list.
South Puget Sound Community College is also ranked #49 on the Best Colleges in Washington list.
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The student to faculty ratio at South Puget Sound Community College is about average at 17 to 1. This ratio is often used to gauge how many students might be in an average class and how much time professors will have to spend with their students on an individual level. The national average for this metric is 15 to 1.
In addition to the student to faculty ratio, some people look at what percentage of faculty members are full-time as a sign of how much time professors will be able to spend with their students. This is because part-time teachers may not be on campus as much as their full-time counterparts.
The full-time faculty percentage at South Puget Sound Community College is 94%. This is higher than the national average of 47%.
The freshmen retention rate is a sign of how many full-time students like a college or university well enough to come back for their sophomore year. At South Puget Sound Community College this rate is 59%, which is a bit lower than the national average of 68%.
Students are considered to have graduated on time if they finish their studies within four years. At South Puget Sound Community College the on-time graduation rate of first-time, full-time students is 42%. That is great when compared to the national average of 33.3%.
Find out more about the retention and graduation rates at South Puget Sound Community College.
In the current academic year, there are 2,692 undergraduates at South Puget Sound Community College.
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The typical net cost at South Puget Sound Community College is $16,772. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group. See the table below for the net price for different income groups.### Net Price by Income Group for South Puget Sound Community College
| $0-30 K | $30K-48K | $48-75 | $75-110K | $110K + |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $8,414 | $7,796 | $9,415 | $11,385 | $16,913 |
The net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board and other costs and subtracting financial aid. Note that the net price is typically less than the published price for a school. For more information on the sticker price of South Puget Sound Community College, see our tuition and fees and room and board pages.
Almost 66% of college students who graduated with the class of 2018 took out student loans, but that percentage varies from school to school. At South Puget Sound Community College, approximately 5% of students took out student loans averaging $6,153 a year. That adds up to $24,612 over four years for those students. The student loan default rate is 14.2%. This is higher than the national default rate of 10.1% so you should proceed with caution when taking out student loans. Get more details about paying for South Puget Sound Community College.
Although some majors pay more than others, students who graduate from South Puget Sound Community College with a bachelor’s degree go on to jobs where they make an average salary of $45,039 in their early years. This is right on par with the average college graduate’s salary of $49,219 per year. Also, graduates in your major field may make more.
See which majors at South Puget Sound Community College make the most money.
South Puget Sound Community College is a public institution situated in Olympia, Washington. The surrounding area of the school is a good match for students who enjoy city life. Get more details about the location of South Puget Sound Community College.
Get in touch with South Puget Sound Community College are given below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | 2011 Mottman Rd SW, Olympia, WA 98512-6292 |
| Phone: | 3605965200 |
| Website: | www.spscc.edu |
In the most recent reporting year, students from 16 majors graduated from South Puget Sound Community College. The following table lists the most popular undergraduate majors along with the average salary graduates from those majors make.
| Most Popular Majors | Completions | Average Salary of Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 1,025 | NA |
| Liberal Arts General Studies | 530 | $23,445 |
| Precision Metal Working | 92 | NA |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 56 | NA |
| Business & Commerce | 41 | NA |
| Nursing | 33 | $65,757 |
| Business Administration & Management | 30 | NA |
| General Physical Sciences | 25 | NA |
| Accounting | 24 | NA |
| General Biology | 22 | NA |
Online courses are a great option for busy, working students as well as for those who have scheduling conflicts and want to study on their own time. As time goes by, expect to see more and more online learning options become available.
3,804 students took at least one online class at South Puget Sound Community College.
Learn more about online learning at South Puget Sound Community College.
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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