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South Puget Sound Community College (external link)

School Name and Address

Contact for more information

South Puget Sound Community College
2011 Mottman Road SW
Olympia, WA 98512-6292
Main telephone 360.596.5200
Website https://spscc.edu/ (external link)
Virtual campus tour https://spscc.edu/tours (external link)
Request more information https://spscc.edu/contact (external link)
Other sites Lacey Campus
4220 - 6th Avenue SE
Lacey, WA 98503
360.709.2075

General Information (external link)

General information

Educational system Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges
Public or private Public
Type of school 2-year college
Date founded 1970
Degrees offered Certificate or diploma, Associate
School accreditation Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act eligible training provider

Some programs; see program descriptions
School mascot Clippers

School setting

Setting Suburban (within commuting distance of a large city)
Closest major metropolitan area Seattle
Population of city the school is in 44,800
Public transportation to campus On city and county bus line. Students can ride Intercity Transit at no charge when carrying a valid SPSCC student ID card.
Student parking on campus Yes; there is no cost for parking
Campus size 102 acres
County Thurston

School visits

Visitor information website https://spscc.edu/visit (external link)
School visit availability First Thursday of the month at 12:00 p.m. and third Thursday of the month at 4:00 p.m.

Student Body

Enrollment

Number of full time, freshmen men 204
Number of full time, freshmen women 196
Total number of full time freshmen 400
Number of part time, freshmen men 62
Number of part time, freshmen women 76
Total number of part time freshmen 138
Total number of freshmen men 266
Total number of freshmen women 272
Total number of freshmen 538
Number of full time, undergraduate men 1,261
Number of full time, undergraduate women 1,432
Total number of full time undergraduates 2,693
Number of part time, undergraduate men 819
Number of part time, undergraduate women 1,443
Total number of part time undergraduates 2,262
Total number of undergraduate males 2,080
Total number of undergraduate females 2,875
Total number of undergraduate students 4,955
Total number of male undergraduate and graduate students 2,043
Total number of female undergraduate and graduate students 2,818
Total enrollment 4,955
Number of high school students attending this school 690

Racial-ethnic background of undergraduate students

American Indian/Alaskan Native 1%
Asian 4%
Black 2%
Hispanic 7%
Multiracial 7%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Less than 1%
White 63%
Race/ethnicity unknown 10%
These figures reflect responses of people who chose to indicate their racial-ethnic background. All categories except Hispanic represent non-Hispanic students. International students are not included in these figures so they may not add up to 100 percent.

Out-of-state students

Percentage of students from out of state 0%
Number of states and territories represented 16

International students

Percentage of students from outside the US 1%
Number of countries represented 27

Age of students

Percentage of students 25 or older 42%

Costs (external link)

Annual costs for full-time undergraduate students
(Costs are for the 2019-2020 academic year. Full-time costs are based on 45 credits, 3 quarters, 9 courses per year.)

In-state tuition $4,126
Out-of-state tuition $4,576
Fees $465
Books and supplies $1,050
Board and transportation (live with parents) $3,270
Cost information website https://spscc.edu/tuition-fees (external link)

Tuition rates vary by

Class load (number of credits taken)

Tuition payment plans available

Installment plan (you can pay tuition in several payments over the course of the term)

Financial Aid (external link)

Contact for counseling or more information

Financial Aid Office
360.596.5241
Financial aid office website https://spscc.edu/financial-aid (external link)
Scholarship list website https://spscc.edu/scholarships (external link)

Applying for financial aid

Submit these forms FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), school's financial aid form
Application deadline (for fall term) June 29

Financial aid programs at this school

Loans
Federal Stafford loans (subsidized)
Federal Stafford loans (unsubsidized)
Need-based scholarships and grants
Federal Pell Grants
Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
School-sponsored scholarships and grants
State-sponsored scholarships and grants
Student employment
Work study
https://spscc.edu/work-study (external link)
Veteran's benefits
Veteran's benefits, such as the GI Bill, are honored
https://spscc.edu/veterans-benefits (external link)

Admissions (external link)

Contact for more information

Enrollment Services
360.596.5241
Admissions office website https://spscc.edu/apply/newstudents (external link)
Electronic application website https://www.public.ctc.edu/ApplicantWebClient/Applicant/ApplWelcome.aspx (external link)

Entrance difficulty

For incoming students Open (virtually all applicants are accepted)
Open admissions policy applies to Except for nursing, fire protection, dental assisting programs
Groups or programs with a different entrance difficulty level Nursing, fire protection programs
Entrance difficulty level for these groups Moderately difficult (about 85% of all applicants accepted)

Last year's applicants

Number of male applicants 256
Number of male applicants accepted 256
Number of male applicants who enrolled 266
Number of female applicants 269
Number of female applicants accepted 269
Number of female applicants who enrolled 272
Total number of applicants 525
Total number of applicants accepted 525
Total number of applicants who enrolled 538

Education required for admission

High school education High school diploma or equivalent not required.

Application dates

Fall* application deadline Continuous
Notification date for fall admission applicants Continuous
Fall transfer application deadline Continuous
Notification date for fall transfer applicants Continuous
* Application dates for winter, spring, or summer term admission are likely to be different.

Application requirements

Online application available https://spscc.edu/apply (external link)
Submit these items:
Application Required for all students
Age 18 or older and can profit from instruction; some programs require a high school diploma.

Exams

Required exams CPT/AccuPlacer or waiver based upon prior college

Factors considered by schools when evaluating applicants

High school GPA Not considered
Difficulty of high school courses Not considered
Standardized test scores Not considered
High school class rank Not considered
Recommendations Not considered
Application essay Not considered
Character/personal qualities Not considered
Interview Not considered
Talent or ability Not considered
Extracurricular activities Not considered
Level of applicant's interest Not considered
Religious affiliation/commitment Not considered
Work experience Not considered
Related to a school graduate Not considered
First generation college student Not considered
Racial/ethnic group Not considered

Other admissions information

Accepted students can defer admission for a period of time
Early admissions (select high school students can enroll for college credit)

Credits accepted for transfer students

American Council on Education (ACE) recommendations
College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) general

Other admission routes

High school permission required if under age 18.

Undergraduate retention and graduation

Percentage of freshmen who returned for their sophomore year 59%

Academics (external link)

Degrees offered

Certificate or diploma
Associate

School catalog

School catalog website https://spscc.edu/news/catalog (external link)
To get a catalog Contact enrollment services at 360.596.5241.
Academic index website https://spscc.edu/areas (external link)

Faculty and instruction

Academic calendar Quarters
Number of faculty on campus 263
Student faculty ratio 17.9:1

Graduation requirements

Required number of credits for an associate degree 90 credits
All students must meet:
Core curriculum or school-wide requirements
Internship requirement Depends on major
Math or science requirement

Attendance options

Evenings
On-line/distance learning
Part time
Summer school
Weekends

Off-campus study

Study abroad available

Military officer training (ROTC)

Army ROTC

Alternative credit opportunities

Advanced Placement
Challenge for course credit
Challenge Level Examination Program (CLEP)
Cooperative education
Internships
Tech prep

Computing

Computers on campus for student use
Computer lab available to students
Computer network can be accessed from off campus
Online registration for classes

Libraries

Main library name Library/Media Center

Sports (external link)

Intercollegiate and intramural sports available

Intercollegiate Intramural
Sport Men Women Men Women
Basketball Yes $ Yes $
Soccer Yes $ Club
Volleyball Yes $
$ indicates scholarships offered. For intercollegiate sports, the division is given when that information is available. “Yes” is used if a sport is offered, but the school has not specified the division. “Club” indicates intercollegiate competition is at the club level. For intramural sports, “Yes” indicates a sport is available.

Athletic association membership

Sports website URL http://www.spsccathletics.com/landing/index (external link)

Other sports information

Other sports information https://spscc.edu/campus-life/recreation (external link)

Student Life (external link)

Student activities

Choral groups
Drama or theater groups
Newspaper
Student government

Clubs and associations

Number of student clubs and associations with open membership 20
Largest clubs and organizations on campus Building Revolution by Increasing Community Knowledge (BRICK), Christian Club, Welding Club, Automotive Club, Psychology/Sociology Club
Student clubs and associations website https://spscc.edu/student-life/student-clubs (external link)

Student Services

Academic services for all students

Academic advising
English as a Second Language (ESL) program
Remedial education courses
Tutoring

Health and legal services available on campus for all students

Psychological counseling

Other services for all students

Orientation
Placement testing

Services for students with disabilities

Disability Support Services
360.596.5306
Disabilities services website https://spscc.edu/students/disability-services (external link)
Designated parking
Interpreters for the deaf
Readers for the blind
Registration assistance
Services for students with learning disabilities

Services for women and families

Child Care Center
360.596.5660
Child daycare available on campus https://spscc.edu/campus-life/child-care (external link)

Campus security

24-hour emergency phone and alarms on campus
Campus patrolled by trained security personnel
Late night transport service
https://spscc.edu/campus-life/campus-security (external link)

Career Services

Contact for more information

Career Center
360.596.5567
Career services website https://spscc.edu/students/career-services (external link)

Career services offered

Career counseling
Career interest testing
Career library
Job bank
Job fairs
Job interview preparation
Job interviews
On campus recruitment by employers
Placement assistance
Résumé preparation assistance
Internships (Cooperative Work Experience program)

Educational programs (external link)

List programs by [ title | cluster ]

  • Accounting
    • Accounting--CPA Requirements [Certificate]
  • Accounting Technology and Bookkeeping
    • Accounting [Associate of Applied Science]
    • Accounting Clerk [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
  • Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
    • Office Technology--Administrative Assistant [Associate of Applied Science]
  • Adult Basic Education
    • Adult Basic Education [No Standard Degree]
  • Architectural Engineering Technology
    • Architecture, Engineering and Construction Technology [Transfer, Associate of Applied Science]
  • Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology
    • Associate in Science Track II [Associate of Science - Transfer]
  • Automotive Technology
    • Automotive Technology [Certificate, Associate of Technical Arts, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
    • Automotive Technology--Advanced [Certificate]
    • Automotive Technology--Beginning [Certificate]
  • Biological Sciences, General
    • Associate in Biology [Associate, Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA)]
    • Associate in Science Track I [Associate of Science - Transfer]
    • Craft Brewing and Distilling [Transfer, Associate of Applied Science]
  • Business Management and Administration
    • Business Administration [Associate of Applied Science]
  • Business, General
    • Associate in Business [Associate, Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA)]
  • Chemistry
    • Associate in Science Track I [Associate of Science - Transfer]
  • Child Care Assisting
    • Early Childhood Education--Family Child Care [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
  • Child Care Services Management
    • Early Childhood Education--Administration [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
  • Child Development
    • Early Childhood Education--Family Child Care [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
    • Parent Education--Leadership Skills [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
    • Parent Education--Parenting Skills [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
  • Civil Engineering Technology
    • Architecture, Engineering and Construction Technology [Transfer, Associate of Applied Science]
  • Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology
    • Advanced Manufacturing [Associate of Applied Science]
    • Advanced Manufacturing--Computer Numerical Control Technician [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
  • Computer Programming
    • Computer Programming [Associate of Applied Science]
  • Computer Science
    • Associate in Science Track II [Associate of Science - Transfer]
  • Computer Support Specialist
    • Computer Support I [Certificate]
  • Computer Systems Networking and Administration
    • Cybersecurity & Network Administration [Associate of Applied Science]
  • Computer Systems Technology
    • Computer Support I [Certificate]
    • Information Technology Computer Support [Associate of Applied Science]
  • Construction Engineering Technology
    • Architecture, Engineering and Construction Technology [Transfer, Associate of Applied Science]
  • Culinary Arts
    • Baking & Pastry Arts [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
    • Culinary Arts [Certificate, Transfer, Associate of Applied Science]
  • Cyber-computer Forensics and Counterterrorism
    • Cybersecurity & Network Administration [Associate of Applied Science]
  • Database Administration
    • Database Management [Associate of Applied Science]
  • Dental Assisting
    • Dental Assisting [Associate of Applied Science]
    • Dental Assisting--Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching
    • Early Childhood Education [Transfer, Associate of Applied Science]
    • Early Childhood Education Initial Certificate [Certificate]
    • Early Childhood Education State Certificate [Certificate]
    • Early Childhood Education--Administration [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
    • Early Childhood Education--Family Child Care [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
    • Early Childhood Education--General [Certificate]
  • English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) / English as a Second Language (ESL)
    • English as a Second Language (ESL) [No Standard Degree]
  • Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations
    • Business Administration--Entrepreneurship [Certificate]
    • Business Operations Coordinator [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
  • Environmental Science
    • Associate in Science Track I [Associate of Science - Transfer]
  • Food Science
    • Craft Brewing and Distilling [Transfer, Associate of Applied Science]
  • General Studies
    • Associate in Arts [Associate of Arts]
    • Associate in General Studies [Associate]
  • Geological and Earth Sciences
    • Associate in Science Track I [Associate of Science - Transfer]
  • Legal Secretarial Studies
    • Office Technology--Legal Administrative Assistant [Associate of Applied Science]
  • Machine Shop Technology
    • Advanced Manufacturing [Associate of Applied Science]
    • Advanced Manufacturing--Computer Numerical Control Technician [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
  • Manufacturing Technology
    • Advanced Manufacturing [Associate of Applied Science]
  • Medical Assisting
    • Medical Assisting [Associate of Applied Science]
  • Medical Billing and Coding
    • Medical Billing and Coding [Certificate]
  • Medical Secretarial Studies
    • Office Technology--Medical Administrative Assistant [Associate of Applied Science]
  • Microbiology
    • Craft Brewing and Distilling [Transfer, Associate of Applied Science]
  • Office Support
    • Business Operations Coordinator [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
    • Office Technology--Clerk/Receptionist (Customer Service Specialist) [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
    • Office Technology--Office Assistant [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
  • Paralegal Studies
    • Paralegal [Associate of Applied Science]
  • Physics
    • Associate in Science Track II [Associate of Science - Transfer]
  • Political Science and Government
    • Political Science [Transfer, Associate of Arts]
  • Pre-Engineering
    • Associate in Science Track II [Associate of Science - Transfer]
  • Pre-Medicine
    • Pre-medicine [Associate, Transfer]
  • Pre-Nursing
    • Associate in Pre-Nursing [Associate, Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA)]
  • Registered Nursing
    • Associate in Nursing [Associate, Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA), Pre-license Training]
  • Teacher Assisting
    • Early Childhood Education--Infant-Toddler Care [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
    • Early Childhood Education--School Age Care [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
  • Welding Technology
    • Welding Technology [Associate of Applied Science]
    • Welding--Basic Welding [Certificate]
    • Welding--Flux-Cored Arc Welding [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
    • Welding--Gas Metal Arc Welding [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
    • Welding--Gas Tungsten Arc Welding [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
    • Welding--Shielded Metal Arc Welding [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
  • Workforce Training and WIOA Eligible Training Programs
    • Accounting [Associate of Applied Science]
    • Accounting Clerk [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
    • Advanced Manufacturing [Associate of Applied Science]
    • Advanced Manufacturing--Computer Numerical Control Technician [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
    • Associate in Nursing [Associate, Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA), Pre-license Training]
    • Automotive Technology [Certificate, Associate of Technical Arts, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
    • Baking & Pastry Arts [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
    • Business Administration [Associate of Applied Science]
    • Business Operations Coordinator [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
    • Computer Programming [Associate of Applied Science]
    • Culinary Arts [Certificate, Transfer, Associate of Applied Science]
    • Database Management [Associate of Applied Science]
    • Dental Assisting [Associate of Applied Science]
    • Information Technology Computer Support [Associate of Applied Science]
    • Medical Assisting [Associate of Applied Science]
    • Office Technology--Administrative Assistant [Associate of Applied Science]
    • Office Technology--Clerk/Receptionist (Customer Service Specialist) [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
    • Office Technology--Legal Administrative Assistant [Associate of Applied Science]
    • Office Technology--Office Assistant [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
    • Paralegal [Associate of Applied Science]
    • Welding Technology [Associate of Applied Science]
    • Welding--Basic Welding [Certificate]
    • Welding--Flux-Cored Arc Welding [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
    • Welding--Gas Metal Arc Welding [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
    • Welding--Gas Tungsten Arc Welding [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
    • Welding--Shielded Metal Arc Welding [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]

2019-20 Information as of 5/17/2020

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