South Puget Sound Community College

www.spscc.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,458

2023 Average Net Price

$11,896

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

4,252

61.8% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

42%

176 Graduates

About

South Puget Sound Community College is a higher education institution located in Thurston County, WA. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at South Puget Sound Community College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (550 degrees awarded), General Business (47 degrees), and Registered Nursing (28 degrees).

In 2023, 982 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at South Puget Sound Community College. 63.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 36.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (555 degrees), 3.94 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (141 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at South Puget Sound Community College is $4,458, which is $−3,795 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at South Puget Sound Community College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 411 total borrowers.

Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at South Puget Sound Community College is $4,458, which is $3,795 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $11,896.

In 2023, 41% of undergraduate students attending South Puget Sound Community College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 7% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$4,458

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at South Puget Sound Community College was $4,458. The cost of tuition at South Puget Sound Community College is $−3,795 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

This chart compares the tuition costs of South Puget Sound Community College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$11,896

2023 Value

12.6%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 South Puget Sound Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $11,896. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of South Puget Sound Community College grew by 12.6%.

This chart compares the average net price of South Puget Sound Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$16,512

Room and Board

$942

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at South Puget Sound Community College was of $16,512 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 46.5% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $942. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at South Puget Sound Community College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

41%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

41% of undergraduate students at South Puget Sound Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 18% with respect to 2022, when 50% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at South Puget Sound Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at South Puget Sound Community College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 411 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

South Puget Sound Community College had a total enrollment of 4,252 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at South Puget Sound Community College is 2,628 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,624. This means that 61.8% of students enrolled at South Puget Sound Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at South Puget Sound Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 49.8% White, 15.4% Hispanic or Latino, 10.3% Two or More Races, 7.27% Asian, 3.6% Black or African American, 0.635% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.517% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at South Puget Sound Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (28.8%), followed by White Male (21.7%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (8.81%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

61.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at South Puget Sound Community College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 4,252 students. The full-time enrollment at South Puget Sound Community College is 2,628 and the part-time enrollment is 1,624. This means that 61.8% of students enrolled at South Puget Sound Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.3% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at South Puget Sound Community College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

59%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at South Puget Sound Community College was 59%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), South Puget Sound Community College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at South Puget Sound Community College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
2,118 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
656 enrolled students
Two or More Races
439 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at South Puget Sound Community College is 49.8% White, 15.4% Hispanic or Latino, 10.3% Two or More Races, 7.27% Asian, 3.6% Black or African American, 0.635% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.517% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.7% White, 28.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.6% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 464 students (10.9%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 268 more women than men received degrees from South Puget Sound Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at South Puget Sound Community College is white (555 degrees awarded). There were 3.94 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (141 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at South Puget Sound Community College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (550 degrees awarded), followed by General Business (47 degrees) and Registered Nursing (28 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at South Puget Sound Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Liberal Arts & Humanities (550 degrees awarded), Precision Production (38 degrees), and Physical Sciences (27 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at South Puget Sound Community College are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,556,659 people), Secondary school teachers (540,347 people), Physicians (463,639 people), Education administrators (277,931 people), and Postsecondary teachers (269,315 people).

The most specialized majors at South Puget Sound Community College in 2023 are Liberal Arts & Humanities (550 degrees awarded), Precision Production (38 degrees), Physical Sciences (27 degrees), Education (72 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (17 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at South Puget Sound Community College are Surgeons, Skincare specialists, Physicians, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at South Puget Sound Community College are Liberal Arts & Humanities (550 degrees awarded), Precision Production (38 degrees), Physical Sciences (27 degrees), Education (72 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (17 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at South Puget Sound Community College are Elementary & secondary schools (2,740,027 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (337,137 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (175,252 people), Computer Systems Design (106,721 people), and Child day care services (100,114 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by South Puget Sound Community College.

Most Common (2023)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
550 degrees awarded
General Business
47 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
28 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at South Puget Sound Community College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 550 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at South Puget Sound Community College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

357

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

625

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 357 degrees were awarded to men at South Puget Sound Community College, which is 0.571 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (625).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at South Puget Sound Community College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 185 degrees were awarded to men at South Puget Sound Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.507 times less than the 365 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 365 degrees were awarded to men at South Puget Sound Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.97 times more than the 185 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

36%

100% Completion Time

44%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 36% of students graduating from South Puget Sound Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 44% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 47% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (75%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at South Puget Sound Community College is Female and Asian (75% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 7.95% of graduates (14 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
555 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
141 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
89 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at South Puget Sound Community College is white (555 degrees awarded). There were 3.94 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (141 degrees).

5.7% of degree recipients (56 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
341 degrees awarded
White Male
214 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
98 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at South Puget Sound Community College is white female (341 degrees awarded). There were 1.59 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (214 degrees).

Operations

South Puget Sound Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $11.9M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 183k (1.53%) compared to the 7.3% average return (423k on 5.8M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2023, South Puget Sound Community College had a total salary expenditure of 90.7M. South Puget Sound Community College employs 95 No academic ranks. Most academics at South Puget Sound Community College are Female No academic rank (51), and Male No academic rank (44).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at South Puget Sound Community College are: Management, with 93 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 46 employees, and Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance with 25 employees.

Endowment

$11.9M

2023 Endowment

5.2%

growth from 2022

South Puget Sound Community College has an endowment valued at about $11.9M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of South Puget Sound Community College grew 5.2% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $6.15M higher than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at South Puget Sound Community College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Nontraditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$755k - Federal
$3.84M - State
$8.9M - Local

As of 2023, South Puget Sound Community College received $755k in grants and contracts from the federal government, $3.84M from state grants and contracts, and $8.9M from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$27M

2023 Salaries

5.39%

growth from 2022

In 2023, South Puget Sound Community College paid a median of $27M in salaries, which represents 29.8% of their overall expenditure ($90.7M) and a 5.39% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 1.88% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 3.51% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (40.1% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$7.06M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, South Puget Sound Community College paid a total of $7.06M to 95 employees working as instructors, which represents 26.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $731k (4.21%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

95 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

93 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at South Puget Sound Community College was No academic rank with 95 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at South Puget Sound Community College were Management with 93 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 46 employees, and Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance with 25 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female No academic rank
Male No academic rank

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at South Puget Sound Community College was Female No academic rank with 51 employees, and Male No academic rank with 44 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at South Puget Sound Community College.

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