About South Puget Sound Community College

Founded in 1969, South Puget Sound Community College. is a college. Located in Washington, which is a city setting in Washington, the campus itself is Urban. The campus is home to 4,861 full time undergraduate students, and 0 full time graduate students.

The South Puget Sound Community College Academic calendar runs on a Quarter basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 16:1. There are 89 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at South Puget Sound Community College include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate100%
Application Deadline
Application Fee0
SAT Range
ACT Range

Admissions at are considered , with ,9% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

0% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 0% were in the top quarter, and 0% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at South Puget Sound Community College.

0%
“We”re apathetic”
19%
“We know about current events and vote”
67%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
15%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
4%
“We save it for the classroom”
22%
“Sometimes, but not often”
70%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
4%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
26%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
74%
“I feel extremely safe”
60%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
32%
“We bought the gear”
8%
“We live for the big game”
0%
“It”s not really our thing”
15%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
56%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
30%
“We”re a very artistic group”
4%
“Haven”t met them”
7%
“Available in class”
59%
“They keep regular office hours”
30%
“They”re always available”
78%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
22%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
0%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
7%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
89%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
4%
“We only party on weekends”
0%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
19%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
70%
“There might be people who do”
11%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
0%
“We”re apathetic”
19%
“We know about current events and vote”
67%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
15%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
4%
“We save it for the classroom”
22%
“Sometimes, but not often”
70%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
4%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
26%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
74%
“I feel extremely safe”
60%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
32%
“We bought the gear”
8%
“We live for the big game”
0%
“It”s not really our thing”
15%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
56%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
30%
“We”re a very artistic group”
4%
“Haven”t met them”
7%
“Available in class”
59%
“They keep regular office hours”
30%
“They”re always available”
78%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
22%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
0%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
7%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
89%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
4%
“We only party on weekends”
0%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
19%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
70%
“There might be people who do”
11%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”

South Puget Sound Community College REVIEWS

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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    26 Students rated on-campus housing 1.7 stars. 12 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    20 Students rated off-campus housing 3.8 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    31 Students rated campus food 3.9 stars. 19 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    31 Students rated campus facilities 4.2 stars. 35 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    31 Students rated class size 4.1 stars. 35 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    31 Students rated school activities 3.8 stars. 29 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    31 Students rated local services 3.8 stars. 26 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    31 Students rated academics 4.2 stars. 32 % gave the school a 5.0.

What's your overall opinion of South Puget Sound Community College?

34 Students rated South Puget Sound Community College

Aurora - 02/27/2023

I really enjoy the class sizes. The parking can be difficult because there is no on campus housing, but there is a bus that reaches both campuses. I enjoy the school, and I feel that it is a safe, positive environment for me to learn in. I give a smile and a thumbs up.

Samantha - 10/28/2020

SPSCC is the community college closest to the city capital. It is kind of hidden so you have to look for it a bit. Parking is great as it is free and all over. Many of the instructors are easily accessible and can be contacted easily. SPSCC has some great advisors and there are lots of groups to join if you want to.

Elisabeth

Great Community College experience! This school was everything a community college should be: exposure to as many subjects as possible to see which ones spark your interest for the future. I always found my professors to be incredibly knowledgeable and invested and passionate about their subjects. My overall experience boils down to, I'd attend this school again in a heart beat

Lauren

I loved my first two years of college. The professors are fantastic. They are genuine, caring, professional and always available to help. The campus is fresh, clean, well maintained and has excellent resources for all your needs - counseling, academics, credits, etc. They have people to assist at all times for core subjects (math, English). I feel safe there and welcome.

South Puget Sound Community College FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at South Puget Sound Community College?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for South Puget Sound Community College is 100%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    If I could go back in time to when I was a high school senior, I think I would tell myself to relax a little. As a high school honor student, I was very stressed for going off to college, for a number of reasons. I thought the transition from small high school classes of students that rarely cared about the work and where constantly shooting glances at the clock waiting for the dismissal bell, to a fifty-student lecture hall where I would have to take constant notes on the professor's lectures to pass huge exams, would be a nightmare. I thought wandering around different buildings across an expanse of winding campus paths would also be a major stressor. However, once I got to community college, I was pleasantly surprised. The atmosphere of the entire campus was much more relaxed than I thought; in fact, much more relaxed than high school. So, if I was able to go back in time, I would tell myself these things. I would tell myself to keep an open mind; the students at college are much different than high school students. I would tell myself, that I would be fine.

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  3. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    Its so expensive. Every quarter I have to buy new books. It gernerally cost about $400.00 a quarter to buy the required books. You can sale them back to the school for pennies on the dollar or try to nagotiate with other students . Its a pretty big pain and when your in school every penny counts its amazing to buy a book for $185.00 wow really? do they need to be that expensive? It seems pretty outrageous to me.

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  4. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    South Puget Sound Community College is a welcoming place that provides students a enhanced place to gain knowledge for their future plans.

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  5. What's unique about your campus?

    The best thing about the school that I attend is the fact that they have more than one program, and atleast one of the programs will have something of your interest. They provide everyone with any kind of problems, disabilities, etc, with the kind of attention they need. They will try there best to keep the students attending, satisfied.

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  6. Describe the students at your school.

    Very interactive and entertaining. Helpful to the learning environment, for example friendly competitiveness and challenging.

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  7. What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

    When I tell friends about my college, there are a few things I brag about. First of all, the atmosphere of the college itself. It's very laid-back, and everyone there actually wants to be there, and is there to work for success, unlike high school. My peers are very professional and think more creatively than the adolescents in high school. Bouncing ideas off of them is very rewarding. In addition, my college offers really fascinating classes. I learn more than I ever did in high school, and about subjects I'm genuinely interested in.

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  8. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    My school is best know for there ability to help those that need help in certain fields of there lives.

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  9. What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

    How hard it was to raise a child and work full time and go to school. I wish I did go to school right after highschool, but you know life happens and life gave me a beautiful son that is everything to me. I do know now it is harder to go back to school and succeed rather than going to college right after highschool since the preperation and skills needed for college are fresh in my mind. Now I have to retrain myself to get back on track and succeed in my son's eyes as well as myself.

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  10. What's the most frustrating thing about your school?

    The most frustrating thing about my school would definitely be the parking availability. I have to arrive 30 minutes early everyday just to ensure I get a parking spot.

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  11. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    This school has the most to offer me in my area. They can be flexible with my lifestyle, I am a mother of two and I work full time. I can also tranfer to a four year University if I later decide, as well. The feel of the campuse and the classes is great. I feel accomplished and determined every day.

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  12. What kind of person should attend this school?

    Anyone could attend this school if they have the desire to learn. South Puget Sound Community College has wide support network, not only amongst it's staff, but the students as well. The most important aspect of a persons personality should be that they are open-minded and willing to accept, but not necessarily agree with, people and opinions from all walks of life.

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  13. What are the most popular classes offered?

    Nursing, dental, and welding.

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  14. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    If you are pursuing a certian career path, this may not be the best option. While this school has many classes to choose from, it lacks many higher levels in each subject because it is only a community college.

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Student Body

Students

57%

female

43%

male

4,861

Total Undergrad Enrollment

N/A

Total Grad Students

2%

Out-Of-State

98%

In-State

N/A

International

Organizations

26

Student Organizations

N/A

Fraternities

N/A

Sororities

Housing

No

On-Campus Housing

N/A

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
1%
% Asian/Pacific Islander
5%
% Black or African-American
3%
% Hispanic/Latino
11%
% White or Caucasian
60%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

48% of students attending South Puget Sound Community College receive some sort of financial aid. 32% were awarded federal grants. While 6% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$9,513

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$825

Books and Supplies

$9,583

Room and Board

19,921

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$5,779
$30 - $48K
$6,863
$48 - $75K
$8,626
$75 - $110K
$11,912
$110K & UP
$12,823

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