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South Puget Sound Community College
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Annual Tuition
$5,103
Average Sticker Price
Admission Rate
N/A
Selectivity Level
Graduation Rate
43.1%
Completion Success
Median Earnings
$45,039
10y Career Outlook
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About Institution
South Puget Sound Community College is a distinguished Public, 2-Year institution located in Olympia, WA. With a competitive tuition profile of $5,103, it remains an attractive choice for ambitious students. A strong graduation rate of 43.1% underscores its academic rigor and effective student support systems.
Investment Return
Estimated College ROI Analysis
Total 2-Year Cost
$10,206
Based on sticker tuition
Estimated Payback
0.7 yrs
Time to recoup investment
Annual Earnings Boost
+$15,039
vs. $30k HS diploma baseline
10-Year Net Gain
+$140,184
Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost
20-Year Net Gain
+$290,574
Long-term projected return on your education investment
Graduation Rate: 43%
Students who don't graduate may still carry debt without the full earnings benefit. Consider program-specific outcomes in the Career Paths section below.
ROI estimates use the BLS national median of $30,000/yr for high school diploma holders as a baseline. Actual results vary based on major, career path, location, and individual circumstances. Median graduate debt at South Puget Sound Community College is $11,000.
Student Community
Gender Balance
Ethnic Diversity
Security Audit
Incidents
0
Burglary
0
Theft
0
Assault
0
Robbery
0
Rape
0
Arson
0
Murder
0
Financial Outlook
Total Sticker Price
$5,103
Estimated cost before aid.
Net Price By Income
Debt & Financial Aid
Repayment measured in 2016–17; this federal measure was discontinued.
* Most students receive significant grants and scholarships, reducing the actual cost. Grant data from IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey.
Quick Overview
Faculty Ratio
N/A
Retention
59.1%
Success
43.1%
In-State Cost
$5,103
Age 25+ Students
31.8%
Carnegie Class
Carnegie 2
Working at 6yr
1,340 students
Living In Olympia
Off-Campus Market Estimator
Studio
$1,341
Monthly Average
1 Bedroom
$1,554
Monthly Average
2 Bedrooms
$1,802
Monthly Average
3 Bedrooms
$
Monthly Average
Data provided by HUD Fair Market Rent (FMR). These estimates assist with financial planning for off-campus housing in the Olympia metropolitan area.