Description
Arts-oriented degrees, career training programs, and special programs that offer opportunities to students of all backgrounds are some of what you will find at South Puget Sound Community College in Olympia, Washington.
Whether students want to get a two-year degree in anything from Cinematography to Criminal Justice in preparation for four-year transfer, or they want to get a career-oriented degree in firefighting or nursing, South Puget Sound offers it and a lot more.
Additional degrees at South Puget Sound CC are offered in:
*Automotive Technology
*Business
*Education
*Medical Assisting
*Office Administration
*Web Design
Internships or outside work experiences are available, as are accelerated degree options. Additional programs include those available to unemployed workers, career changers and working parents.
South Puget also has college life opportunities, offering arts activities in music, visual arts and theatre. There is also a school newspaper and other campus clubs and organizations. Students may even undertake a study abroad program while at South Puget.
In order to apply and enroll, students need only have a high school diploma or GED. Once they fill out an admissions application online they will need to take a placement test to determine which English and math classes they will need to take.
Financial aid is awarded primarily through scholarships, grants and loans. Students who wish to be considered for aid will need to fill out a FAFSA, which may be done online. Tuition payment plans are also available.
Quick Facts about South Puget Sound Community College
Location
Northwest
Setting
Large Town Setting
Type
Public
Size
Large (5,000 to 10,000 Undergrad)
Mascot
Clippers
Website
On-Campus Housing Available
No
Parking Permit Required
Yes
Selectivity
Open Admissions
In-State Tuition
$3,585
Out-of-State Tuition
$3,390
Retention Rate
56%
Enrollment
5,424
Year Established
1969
Students
- Total Students
- 5,424
Undergraduate vs. Graduate
- Undergraduate
- 100%
- Graduate
- 0%
Full-Time vs. Part-Time Students
- Full-Time
- 0%
- Part-Time
- 100%
Students Coming From In-State vs. Out-of-State
- In-State
- 100%
- Out-of-State
- 0%
Ethnic Diversity
- African-American
- 2%
- Asian
- 5%
- Caucasian
- 63%
- Latino
- 5%
- Other
- 25%
Students State Origin
- Washington
- 100%
International Students
- International
- 1%
- Domestic
- 99%
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