by our College Data Analytics TeamReview current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for South Puget Sound Community College, plus how they compare to other colleges and a forward projection.
Most-recent in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at South Puget Sound Community College were $5,252 each year. Out-of-state undergraduates were charged $5,813. That spread is what residency saves an in-state student.
Of those figures, the required fees added up to $480 in-state and $480 out-of-state; the remaining amount is tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,772 | $5,333 |
| Fees | $480 | $480 |
| Total | $5,252 | $5,813 |
The figures above are for a single year of attendance and do not include room and board.
Keep in mind that a number of students receive financial aid and scholarships that reduce the amount they actually pay. The figures here are the published sticker price.
How much does South Puget Sound Community College cost for part-time students? Visit the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the per-credit figures.
For perspective, here is how South Puget Sound Community College prices compare to peer schools. Each rating shows whether the school runs above or below that group’s average.
| Nationwide | In WA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
Against the nationwide average, South Puget Sound Community College comes in lower than most schools.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. See the South Puget Sound Community College Financial Aid page for specifics.
Here’s how tuition at South Puget Sound Community College has changed over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $4,315 | $9,948 |
| Two Years Ago | $4,458 | $10,207 |
| One Year Ago | $4,623 | $5,157 |
| Most Recent Year | $4,772 | $5,333 |
Below, the chart plots how tuition at South Puget Sound Community College has moved over recent reported years.
In the latest reported year, out-of-state tuition moved up 3.4%. At the same pace next year, tuition + fees would be roughly $6,011 next year.
Most schools raise tuition gradually each year, so the cost in your final year will likely top today’s number.
Discover answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for the full rundown.
Tuition is only one piece of the cost picture — aid packages can change what students and families actually pay.
For more on the aid available at South Puget Sound Community College, see the South Puget Sound Community College Financial Aid page.