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

Location

Northwest

Setting

Large Town Setting

Type

Public

Size

Large (5,000 to 10,000 Undergrad)

On-Campus Housing Available

No

In-State Tuition

$3,026

Out-of-State Tuition

$8,246

Selectivity

Open Admissions

Enrollment

5,648

Students

Total Students
5,648

Full-Time vs. Part-time Students

Full-Time
53%
Part-Time
47%

Students Coming From In-State vs. Out-of-State

In-State
98%
Out-of-State
2%

Ethnic Diversity

African-American
2%
Asian
5%
Caucasian
65%
Latino
5%
Other
23%

Students State Origin

Washington
98%
Other
2%

International Students

International
1%
Domestic
99%